Jazz Let Double-Digit Lead Slip Away, Fall to Magic
Nov 7, 2021, 6:24 PM | Updated: 6:26 pm
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks the ball as Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington Jr. (25) watches during an NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. The Jazz won 132-110. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz struggled to close out the game in the fourth quarter and fell on the road to the Orlando Magic.
Orlando beat Utah, 107-100.
First Quarter
The Magic opened the game red-hot shooting 7-7 from the floor while the Jazz struggled to make open looks. Despite getting into the paint and kicking the ball out to Bojan Bogdanovic for open looks, the Jazz started just 1-7 from the three-point line.
After falling in Miami, the Jazz looked sluggish defensively allowing the young Magic roster to run the floor and build confidence with easy looks in transition.
With 2:52 left in the first quarter, the @utahjazz trail the @OrlandoMagic 24-15.
Magic have opened the game 10-18 from the floor and 4-9 from three. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/MzIhfeWMGZ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 7, 2021
Mitchell led the Jazz in scoring with six points on 3-7 shooting, but the Jazz shot just 7-28 overall and 1-14 from the three-point line.
After one, the Jazz trail the Magic 28-15.
After one, the @utahjazz are trailing the @OrlandoMagic 28-15.
Jazz shoot just 1-14 from the three-point line and 7-25 overall. #takenote pic.twitter.com/22dfdNokUb
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 7, 2021
Second Quarter
The Magic cooled off to start the second quarter which allowed the Jazz to climb back to within single digits early.
Gobzilla with the putback 🦖💪#TakeNote #UTAvsORLhttps://t.co/Gle0tPqAeU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 7, 2021
Hassan Whiteside came in and gave the Jazz a boost one night after finishing the Heat game in place of Gobert. Whiteside’s shot blocking and soft touch around the rim allow the Jazz to keep their defensive identity consistent throughout the game, while his offensive game is different enough that it seems to throw opposing defenses off who aren’t used to having to take Gobert seriously when facing up to the hoop.
DENIED 🛑✋ @youngwhiteside #TakeNote #UTAvsORL https://t.co/xNf3HTIcA9
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
Gobert between the legs for the double-pump jumper.
AMAZING LOL.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 7, 2021
With 6:23 left in the first half, the @utahjazz trail the @OrlandoMagic 38-29.
Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell lead the Jazz with 6 points each. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/CaQPz6JQws
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 7, 2021
The Jazz used a 17-5 run to close the second quarter to take a 52-50 lead into halftime.
At the half the @utahjazz lead the @OrlandoMagic 52-50.
Jazz outscore Orlando 37-22 to retake the lead.#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/TKTypOlHNP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
Third Quarter
Cole Anthony did his best to keep the Magic attached in this game, but despite 14 points in the third quarter, the Jazz were able to slowly pull away from Orlando.
Rudy Olajuwon? Or Hakeem Gobert?
Either way, the @utahjazz star showed off his handles and jump shot against the Magic. #TakeNote https://t.co/Ib82UiS7Al
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
After struggling in the first quarter, Bogdanovic had nine points in the third including four trips to the free-throw line to jumpstart the Jazz’s offense.
🔨 Hammer Time from @epaschall 🏀#TakeNote #UTAvsORLhttps://t.co/N80rCXHMgt
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
The Jazz scored 33 points and knocked down 4-11 three-point attempts to take an 85-75 lead into the final period.
After three, the @utahjazz lead the @OrlandoMagic 85-75.
Great close to the third quarter gave the Jazz some breathing room heading into the final 12 minutes. #takenote pic.twitter.com/2harE5xyw3
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
Fourth Quarter
With 7:32 left in the game, the @utahjazz lead the @OrlandoMagic 91-87.
Magic hanging around as the Jazz have tired legs after playing last night. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/eW3kddhLDu
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
17 turnovers, 19.5% from 3FG… hard to win with those numbers.#TakeNote
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 8, 2021
The @utahjazz fall to the @OrlandoMagic 107-100.
Jazz have lost two straight for the first time all season. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/hJpC6uXDCb
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 8, 2021
With the loss, the Jazz fell to a 7-3 record this season.
Utah’s next game is at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, November 9 at 7 p.m. (MDT).
