Resonance

[six7]

sga looking like another mvp

[redsox907]

Shake Milton starting at PG

they struggling with Book out. But they got their revenge

Good win over Phoenix, but shit, pass the ball around. What y'all out there playing in Utah? 5 vs 1-1-1-1-1?

Y'all can't shake that .500 record. Hopefully you can get above it with these next stretch of games looking winnable.

I'm not sure why our assist numbers are so low, I run a lot of off-screen plays for Cam and Ace and that's where a lot of their points come from, but yet we hardly have more than 20 APG

And yeah, the sims haven't been kind to us lately. At this rate, we may miss the play-in entirely

This has got to be a 4-1 stretch at least, not only to keep pace in the Play-In but because that schedule is light as hell.

I took care of business...the sim however?

sga looking like another mvp

dunno how the Thunder as a team are struggling when he's still playing like that

[redsox907]

Utah Pulls Away In Second-Half For Needed Win To Keep Pace For Play-In
March 18th, 2027 | Delta Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
New Orleans (35-34) @ Utah Jazz (35-34)

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NO | 28 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 113
UTA | 31 | 24 | 37 | 36 | 128

Ace Bailey poured in 20 of his 37 po9|ints in the second half, including this buzzer-beater at the end of the 3rd, as Utah edged the Pelicans in a battle of play-in eligible teams.

Name	Points	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	TO	FG	3PT	FT
PG Darryn Peterson	6	6	17	0	0	2	3/8	0/4	0/0
SG Jordan Poole	9	4	5	1	0	0	3/6	0/1	3/4
SF Trey Murphy III	17	3	0	0	0	1	7/10	3/5	0/0
PF Zion Williams	18	4	1	1	0	3	7/18	0/1	4/4
C Yves Missi	26	7	1	0	0	1	12/13	0/0	2/3
PG Dejonte Murray	18	3	1	1	0	0	6/9	2/3	4/4
Total	113	35	35	7	0	10	47/82(57%)	6/19(32%)	13/15(86%)

Name	Points	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	TO	FG	3PT	FT
PG Anthony Black	12	1	7	1	0	1	5/10	2/3	0/0
SG Cam Thomas	24	2	0	1	0	2	9/10	6/7	0/0
SF Ace Bailey	37	3	2	0	0	1	13/25	6/12	5/5
PF Cameron Boozer	9	4	1	0	0	0	3/9	1/2	2/2
C Walker Kessler	10	10	1	2	0	2	5/5	0/0	0/0
PG Keyonte George	16	2	7	2	0	1	6/9	2/2	2/2
Total	128	36	21	7	1	9	50/84(60%)	19/31(61%)	9/9(100%)

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March 20th, 2027
UTA (35-34) | 22 | 21 | 32 | 34 | 109
POR (22-48) | 28 | 35 | 34 | 38 | 135
PF Cameron Boozer | 19 PTs | 5 Reb | 6 Ast | 7/12 FG | 4/5 3PT | 1/1 FT
PG Damian Lillard | 37 Pts | 3 Stl | 12/19 FG | 6/7 3PT | 7/7 FT



March 21st, 2027
MEM (31-39) | 35 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 128
UTA (35-35) | 40 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 114
PG Ja Morant | 43 Pts | 6 Reb | 5 Ast | 13/21 FG | 6/9 3PT | 11/11 FT
PF Cameron Boozer | 25 Pts | 6 Reb | 7/21 FG | 4/9 3PT | 7/8



March 23rd, 2027
UTA (35-36) | 25 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 101
PHX (39-33) | 24 | 21 | 44 | 35 | 124
SF Ace Bailey | 20 Pts | 8 Reb | 8/13 FG | 2/6 3PT | 2/2 FT
PG Devin Booker | 41 Pts | 5 Reb | 6 Ast | 17/29 FG | 4/11 3PT | 3/3



March 24th, 2027
UTA (35-37) | 26 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 96
WAS (17-56) | 24 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 99
SG Cam Thomas | 28 Pts | 3 Reb | 13/22 FG | 2/6 3PT
PF John Collins | 16 Pts | 10 Reb | 7/8 FG | 1/2 3PT | 1/2 FT

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Utah Jazz Record: 34-34(11th Seed)

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[RoyalTy]

Sim had them getting blown out after 3 quarters of that Wizards game, crazy

[kibaxx7]

Looks like the end of the Giannis era in Milwaukee.

[marshdaddy]

I'm still on 25 but the sim always drives me nuts. Creates decent storylines I guess, but it feels so disconnected from the played games. I guess that's always going to happen, but I feel like I don't know what adjustments you make for the coaching settings actually work and which ones don't. Feels like a guessing game.

[The JZA]

Ace "Chucky" Bailey Cam had that dagger though

2K out here evening out that Coastal Carolina dominance

[six7]

boozer in utah feels good. missed that storyline before

[redsox907]

Sim had them getting blown out after 3 quarters of that Wizards game, crazy

this sim is killing me for real

Looks like the end of the Giannis era in Milwaukee.

last I looked at his morale he was disgruntled, so pretty sure he's testing FA after the season

I'm still on 25 but the sim always drives me nuts. Creates decent storylines I guess, but it feels so disconnected from the played games. I guess that's always going to happen, but I feel like I don't know what adjustments you make for the coaching settings actually work and which ones don't. Feels like a guessing game.

Yeah, it's frustrating but also keeps it interesting. Losing to Washington is rough, but then again a team like the Jazz that is still figuring it out? Could definitely see it

Ace "Chucky" Bailey Cam had that dagger though

2K out here evening out that Coastal Carolina dominance

HE NEVER SEEN A SHOT HE DON LIKE

boozer in utah feels good. missed that storyline before

Both the brothers are in Salt Lake

I was worried the Thunder were going to take him, or worse Petterson and make me chose between AJ or Booz. I'm glad it worked out the way it did, even if I have to contend with AJ and SGA now

[redsox907]

Will Hardy's Future in Doubt as Jazz Collapse Down the Stretch

Salt Lake City, UT. - As the 2027 regular season wound down heading into All-Star Break festivities, the Utah Jazz sat at 27-26, squarely in the middle of the play-in race with momentum seemingly on their side.
Now, just over a month later, the wheels have come off.

The Jazz have wilted with a 7-12 record since the break and currently sit in the 11th seed in the Western Conference. While they remain just a half-game back of the Los Angeles Clippers for the 10th seed, Utah has dropped four straight and faces a daunting five-game stretch ahead—casting serious doubt within the organization about whether they can hold on and make the play-in after consecutive sub-20-win seasons in 2025 and 2026.

More troubling for the franchise: Questions are now swirling about head coach Will Hardy's future in Salt Lake City.

"Before the All-Star break, there was a real positive feeling within the organization that they were 'turning the corner,' so to speak," said a source close to the team. "Will had the team playing competitive basketball, and there were conversations among upper management—specifically Danny and Austin Ainge—about extending Hardy's contract at the end of the season."

Hardy's deal is set to expire after the season. Neither side discussed a new contract prior to the campaign, opting instead to let the season play out and evaluate from there—a decision that made sense given Utah's turbulent recent history.
"But now, from everything I hear, the Ainges are starting to discuss going in a different direction after the season ends," the source added.

It's a stunning reversal for a coach who, just six weeks ago, appeared to have the franchise's full confidence.

The front office's frustration is understandable. After investing significant resources into keeping Walker Kessler in Salt Lake City—despite the center publicly stating he didn't want to return—and signing sharpshooter Cam Thomas away from the Brooklyn Nets, the Jazz clearly expected a higher return on their investment.

Instead, they're staring at a potential fourth consecutive playoff miss.

To further muddy the waters, Kessler is once again airing his grievances publicly. After the Jazz's loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night—Utah's fourth straight defeat and Washington's 18th win of the season—Kessler was asked what needed to change for the team to rally and secure a playoff spot.

"I don't know, I'm just here to play basketball," Kessler said curtly. "I go out and play my best. It's the coaching staff's job to figure out how to turn that into winning."

Kessler refused to elaborate on the statement, walking away from reporters after the brief exchange.

The comment sent shockwaves through the organization. For a player the Jazz bent over backward to retain—offering a lucrative extension despite his public displeasure—Kessler's willingness to undercut his coach so openly signals deeper dysfunction within the locker room.

The problem in Utah is twofold, and neither issue has an easy solution.

On one hand, Ace Bailey has built upon his Rookie of the Year campaign and is clearly moving the needle for a franchise that has doubled its win total from last season. Bailey's ascension into a legitimate 25-point-per-game scorer is the lone bright spot in an otherwise frustrating year—a positive sign that Utah's cornerstone is developing as planned.

But with Bailey's rookie contract having just two years remaining, the looming max extension he'll command casts a shadow over the entire roster construction.
"There isn't a lot of wiggle room for them once they extend Bailey," noted one rival executive. "And the other thing no one is talking about: Does Bailey want to hang around if the Jazz can't contend soon? Or will they end up in another Walker Kessler situation—big money committed to a clearly disgruntled star?"

It's a valid concern. Bailey has been nothing but professional publicly, but the Jazz know better than most how quickly sentiment can shift. They watched Donovan Mitchell grow frustrated and demand a trade. They've watched Kessler's discontent simmer and boil over. The franchise can't afford to let the same thing happen with their franchise player.

Everything coming out of Utah indicates the front office remains committed to building a playoff-caliber team around Bailey. The offseason investments in Thomas and the retention of Kessler—however rocky that relationship has become—demonstrate a willingness to spend and compete.

The question now becomes: Is Will Hardy the man to lead that charge?

Hardy has his defenders. He inherited a 16-win roster and has gradually improved the team's competitiveness. The offense ranks in the top 10 in the league. Bailey has flourished under his tutelage. The locker room—Kessler aside—generally respects him.

But the results speak louder than potential. If the Jazz miss the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, it will be difficult for ownership to justify bringing Hardy back, regardless of the extenuating circumstances.
"At some point, you have to show tangible progress," said another league source. "Moral victories don't cut it forever. If they don't make the play-in, I think he's gone."
What's Next

The Jazz have 14 games remaining to salvage their season and, potentially, Hardy's future in Utah. They'll need to win at least seven or eight of them to have a realistic shot at the play-in tournament. It won't be easy. Their remaining schedule includes matchups against playoff contenders and several teams fighting for positioning. One more extended losing streak, and the decision may be made for them.

For Hardy, the message is clear: Win now, or start packing.

For the Jazz, the stakes are even higher: Get this right, or risk alienating the franchise cornerstone you've spent three years developing.

The next two weeks will tell us everything we need to know.