POSTCAST - Walker Kessler Dominates the Boards Against Thunder

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 battled the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder to the wire in a thrilling 123-114 loss. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the game's 16 lead changes and 14 ties, highlighting Walker Kessler's dominant 17-point, 15-rebound performance. The Jazz's starting lineup, featuring Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, outplayed the Thunder's starters for much of the game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 54-point explosion ultimately proved too much for Utah to overcome. The podcast analyzes key moments, including crucial offensive rebounds leading to Thunder three-pointers late in the game. David Locke and his co-host discuss the Jazz's impressive rebounding effort, Keyonte George's improved free-throw shooting, and the team's struggles with turnovers. Despite the loss, the hosts emphasize the valuable learning experience for Utah's young players against a top Western Conference opponent.

0:00 Intro
3:36 Jazz starting five impresses against Thunder
7:15 Elijah Harkless' impact in late game
10:08 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's dominant performance
13:25 Reliability pluses and team performance