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The Triple Team: Andy Larsen’s analysis of the Jazz’s lead slipping away to Bucks in 4th quarter, and how Jazz might cope without Rubio and Exum

This was a fascinating game through the first three quarters, with both teams playing solid defense, countered by beautiful offense on both sides.

As the Bucks packed the paint to stop the Jazz, Utah responded with excellent ball movement to find open 3-point shooters and even layups inside. Meanwhile Milwaukee found ways to cleverly attack the Jazz without having to deal with Rudy Gobert inside as much, even as Gobert defended Giannis Antetokounmpo well.

But in the fourth quarter, the home Bucks simply outscored the Jazz by a total of 31-16. Some of that was familiar Jazz shooting woes, missing open shots.