POSTCAST - Pelicans peck the Utah Jazz early and often

Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST after every Utah Jazz game

The Utah Jazz's lethargic start proves insurmountable as they fall to the New Orleans Pelicans 136-123. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, dissects the game's key moments, including a 26-point first-quarter deficit and a brief comeback that cut the lead to six. Isaiah Collier's impressive 11 assists and Drew Eubanks' valiant effort against Zion Williamson emerge as bright spots in an otherwise disappointing performance.

The podcast explores the Jazz's growing pains, highlighting the challenges faced by young players like Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski. David Locke and his co-host Ron discuss the team's inconsistent energy levels, particularly at the start of the first and third quarters. They ponder the impact of lineup changes and the noise surrounding the team, while emphasizing the importance of learning from these experiences. The episode concludes with a look ahead to Monday's rematch against the Pelicans, hinting at potential intrigue stemming from late-game incidents.

0:00 Intro
1:44 Lethargic start dooms Jazz
6:55 Isaiah Collier shows promise
8:06 Drew Eubanks impresses against Zion
9:46 Rookies struggle in limited minutes