The Utah Jazz have built a reputation as a team that nobody wants to face. Between their gritty defense and hard-nosed effort on both ends of the floor, they present a tough challenge for any opponent that faces them.
Prior to last season, general manager Dennis Lindsey went as far as to say that he hoped that playing the Jazz would be akin to visiting the world’s worst dentist. Considering what Utah managed to do last year, I’d say they did an extremely good job of achieving that goal.
The Jazz have made it a point of emphasis to add players that are focused on the defensive end of the floor and that bring energy and hustle every single night.