Ivan Rabb seems to think Thursday will be a return to normal in that sense: "One thing about us is we know how to slow down and get stops on defense. Offense is off and on, but defense is always there."
There’s going to be some odd factors, including Utah potentially adding Devon Daniels back to the lineup, the pressure of tournament play and the fact that Utah hasn’t shot inside T-Mobile Arena before. It will be a test of culture: Is Utah’s strong enough to impose its will on Cal in a neutral environment?
Let’s find out.