Locked on Jazz

Utah Jazz radio team David Locke and Ron Boone look at the Jazz loss to the Clippers tonight in Los Angeles.  The offense had a hard time while the defense was strong for most of the night.  The biggest takeaway of all is that the Clippers may be very good.  

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.Today David Locke looks at each team expected points per shot and what it says about the team's philosophy.  It also can tell you where things are not sustainable and which trends are going to change.The Jazz offense has been fine so far, but there are some troubling signs for the Jazz as they move forward if they don't get a bit better getting to the line, offenisve rebounding and taking care of the ball.Then Locke breaks down why he likes the Clippers so much and how they are built to be an offensive juggernaut even without Chris Paul.   Are the Clippers the 4th best team in the West?Today's show is brought to your by Murdock Hyundai at 4646 South State Street as well as the Advocates if you need someone to get you  fair shake in case of a car accident visit utahadvocates.com  

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.Locke recaps the weekend games for the Utah Jazz. Starting with the close game loss in Minnesota and then digging into the incredible defensive performance against Oklahoma City.  He also digs into how is possible the Jazz are shooting well, but the offense is only average. Then Locke discusses the team balance and ball movement.  The passion of Ricky Rubio has been evident in each game and his commitment to winning is showing in every action.  Moreover, Rubio has been freed by Quin Snyder to lead and control the game and it is showing thru in his play.More details all across the board as Locke recaps the Jazz weekend.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Chevy, it is truck month in October at Murdock Chevy as well as 25% off the Cruise and Trax

Utah Jazz radio team David Locke and Ron Boone breakdown the Jazz incredible defense against the Thunder.  They talk about how the Jazz disrupted what the Thunder were doing.   Then they wondered if the Jazz could survive offensively without a go to guy and more conversation about the Jazz tremendous win over the Thunder.

David Locke and Ron Boone break down the Jazz loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-97

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.The ongoing look at big man rotation leads Locke into a discussion of Derrick Favors and Ekpe Udoh as a combination and what it might mean for the Jazz this year.So much of the discussion has been about how the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be isolation based and have a hard time working together.  Thru one night of the season it looks as though those issues might be more centered on Denver and Minnesota.To close the show Locke sits down with Locked on Wolves host Colton Molesky to talk about the Jazz opponent tonight the Minnesota Timberwolves.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Hyundai at 4646 South State Street and the Utah Advocates. 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.Locke opens with a new feature looking at the advanced stats and the shot clock of the opening night win over the Denver Nuggets.   Then Lockes shares what he saw on film from Ricky Rubio's assists and the subtle ways he opens up his teammates.  In addition, Locke hits on the defensive combinations, the Jazz depth and then digs into how the new timeout rules will impact games.  Certain types of teams are going to really struggle with the new timeout rules.Finally, Locke takes a gaggle of questions from the Facebook Live audience.Today's show is brought to you by the Utah Snowmobile show starting this Friday at the South Town Expo Center and the Advocates Injury Attornies, 801-336-4272.

The Utah Jazz used a stifling defensive performance to beat the Denver Nuggets in the 17-18 season opener.  David Lokce and Ron Boone talk about the defense and the balanced offense.  The Utah Jazz radio postgame show on Locked on Jazz.  

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.Jam-packed show for the home opener.   The show is highlighted by David Locke sitting down with Ricky Rubio in a get to know interview.  They go back to Spain to learn about his childhood.  Then they discuss how he broke into professional basketball and the burden that was placed on him at a young age.   The conversation wraps up talking about the books Talent Code and Grit and how they apply to his life.First, Locke reacts to the gruesome injury to former Jazzman Gordon Hayward and all the impact.  Locke also had some thoughts on the Warriors and the Rockets before turning his attention to the Jazz opening night opponent the Denver Nuggets.  A deep breakdown on Nikola Jokic as the Jazz great defense will have its hands full.Dennis Lindsey met with the media yesterday and today's show shares some of his comments on Donovan Mitchell and Ricky Rubio.The show is brought to you by the Utah Snowmobile Show on the 20th and 21st at the South Town Expo Center and new sponsor The Store at 6200 South and 20th East.  Go try to the fresh squeezed orange juice and the incredible tortilla chips

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.David Locke runs thru the news of the day with the Utah Jazz.  Leading off with Dante Exum having shoulder surgery and what the timetable might be while we know we will never get one.   In a surprise to some people Royce O'Neale made the Jazz roster over Weber State's Joel Bolomboy.  Locke talks about how Bolomboy is an NBA player, but O'Neale won the spot and is likely a rotation player in the NBA.Locke touches on a few other news notes and a talks about a player who has worked his way into the rotation.Finally, Locke sits down with Donovan Mitchell.  The rookie from Louisville is thoughtful, insightful and a joy while discussing his upbringing and his approach to the game.   Mitchell will be a fan favorite after listening to this interview.Today's show is brought to you by the Utah Snowmobile Show at the South Towne Expo Center on Friday (3pm to 9pm) and Saturday (10am to 6pm) as well as Murdock Hyundai at 4646  South State Street in Murray.  Currently, $7,000 off the Sante Fe, 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.ESPN's Kevin Pelton joined David Locke for LOCKED ON NBA and in their conversation they talked about the Jazz and the value and depth and defense for a team.   Is defense really less valuable than offense and is the Jazz depth as good as people have said?Reports over the weekend talked about how the Jazz are unlikely to get an extension done with Rodney Hood.   Locke explains that it has nothing to do with how the Jazz and Hood feel about each other, but much more about the cap implications and the rules of the CBA.Locke did his season prep this weekend and shares notes on all the Jazz players.   Let's be honest these are indepth and you aren't getting them anywhere else.Finally, Locke tells a feel good story about a former Jazzman, Carrick Felix.Today's show is brought to you by the Utah Snowmobile show this Friday and Saturday at the South Town Expo Center, get tickets at snowest.com/shows.  Discounted tickets for 5 dollars. Also, brought to you by Murdock Chevy where it is truck month at Murdock Chevy in Woods Cross.

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.Locke was in the gym for a great Jazz practice yesterday and shares as much as he can.   Then delves into if similar to the Blazers and the Warriors can Quin Snyder create offense for the Utah Jazz and what is that value.  Finally he heads over the numbers geeks at Nylon Calculus for their predictions on the upcoming season 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else.   Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home.Locke looks at the Jazz rotations and who is getting minutes at what position.  Will Donovan Mithcell demand more than his shooting guard minutes?  How much is fair to ask out of Joe Ingles and Joe Johnson?  Who fills all the power forward minutes for the Jazz?  Has Alec Burks forced himself into the mix and if so where?  It is all taking shape for the Jazz in this 17-18 season.In addition, Locke takes a look at the pre-season stats and wonders if shows a bigger role for Rudy Gobert.  Can the Jazz shooting of 56% efg be sustained in the regular season? Today's Locked on Jazz is brought to you by Murdock Chevy, October is truck month with Murdock Chevy and by Devin Cash of Equity Real Estate.  Reach Devin at 801-759-1495 if you are looking to buy or sell a house. 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke delivers to you a daily podcast on the Utah Jazz with the insight you can't get anywhere else. Subscribe to LOCKED ON JAZZ on iTunes, Android, Spotify or listen on Alexa or Google Home. Today, Locke reviews the Jazz win over the Pheonix Suns and how the defense was different without Rudy Gobert. He dives into the things that Derrick Favors and Ekpe Udoh can do defensively that you wouldn't ask out of Gobert. Quin Snyder had some very interesting comments about playing Donovan Mithcell at the point guard and how he plays to balance that experience for Mitchell. The Jazz playing rotation is becoming more and more clear. Finally, Lokce looks at why the Rockets and Thunder came out so differently on the PAAC projections