Three thoughts on the Jazz’s 120-107 win over the L.A. Clippers from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen.
The Jazz came into the fourth quarter up just one point. The bench bled a few more points, meaning the Jazz were down 3 before Jordan Clarkson was fouled on a 3-point attempt. And from there, the starters took over and played brilliantly, especially on the defensive end.
This play is two-man pick-and-roll defense at its finest. Royce O’Neale goes over the screen, dissuading Paul George from taking the 3-point shot he’s excellent at. So he goes into the paint, and Rudy Gobert successfully delays George: he jabs toward him to prevent the shot, and steps back to prevent the lob.