Andy Larsen
@andyblarsen.bsky.social
It's me. Utah Jazz & NBA beat writer for The Salt Lake Tribune. Oh, and now I also write a data column once a week for the Trib
Clippers beat Jazz 118-101. Close til the 4th, when it became one team's best player was Kawhi Leonard (45 points) and the other team's best player was either Kyle Anderson (22) or Brice Sensabaugh (20) or Isaiah Collier (18/10).
Golden State up next, Saturday. See you then!
Golden State up next, Saturday. See you then!
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Clippers beat Jazz 118-101. Close til the 4th, when it became one team's best player was Kawhi Leonard (45 points) and the other team's best player was either Kyle Anderson (22) or Brice Sensabaugh (20) or Isaiah Collier (18/10).
Golden State up next, Saturday. See you then!
Golden State up next, Saturday. See you then!
No longer a close game, as Kawhi Leonard just decided to take over (along with some pretty iffy contests from the Jazz defense). Clippers up 105-94, 5:53 left.
January 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM
No longer a close game, as Kawhi Leonard just decided to take over (along with some pretty iffy contests from the Jazz defense). Clippers up 105-94, 5:53 left.
Career high 18 points for Cody Williams with 8:56 left to play. He's even 2-4 from three tonight! (Was 3-29 from deep before today.)
January 2, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Career high 18 points for Cody Williams with 8:56 left to play. He's even 2-4 from three tonight! (Was 3-29 from deep before today.)
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I know the Clippers have been playing better lately, but if they lose at home to Utah w Markkanen and George both out they need to disband
January 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM
I know the Clippers have been playing better lately, but if they lose at home to Utah w Markkanen and George both out they need to disband
Jazz down 82-81 going into the 4th. Neither team can really buy a three, but the Jazz are waltzing into the paint and scoring with ease anyway. The Clippers are living through mostly tough Harden/Leonard shots. Weird game.
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Jazz down 82-81 going into the 4th. Neither team can really buy a three, but the Jazz are waltzing into the paint and scoring with ease anyway. The Clippers are living through mostly tough Harden/Leonard shots. Weird game.
Jazz only down 53-50 at the half.
Kyle Anderson's been sensational: 16 points, 8 rebounds, a +17. After the worst possible start, the Jazz's second unit came in and really solidified things here.
Kyle Anderson's been sensational: 16 points, 8 rebounds, a +17. After the worst possible start, the Jazz's second unit came in and really solidified things here.
January 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Jazz only down 53-50 at the half.
Kyle Anderson's been sensational: 16 points, 8 rebounds, a +17. After the worst possible start, the Jazz's second unit came in and really solidified things here.
Kyle Anderson's been sensational: 16 points, 8 rebounds, a +17. After the worst possible start, the Jazz's second unit came in and really solidified things here.
We have Will Hardy's second angry timeout of the game already as the Jazz are down 16-0.
The fact that the Jazz are getting just blanked in the first quarter of these road games over and over again has now circled back around to funny, after previously being just sad.
The fact that the Jazz are getting just blanked in the first quarter of these road games over and over again has now circled back around to funny, after previously being just sad.
January 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
We have Will Hardy's second angry timeout of the game already as the Jazz are down 16-0.
The fact that the Jazz are getting just blanked in the first quarter of these road games over and over again has now circled back around to funny, after previously being just sad.
The fact that the Jazz are getting just blanked in the first quarter of these road games over and over again has now circled back around to funny, after previously being just sad.
The Intuit Dome remains absolutely siiiiick, honestly think it's pretty much a must see if you're a basketball fan with the ability to travel to a road game
January 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The Intuit Dome remains absolutely siiiiick, honestly think it's pretty much a must see if you're a basketball fan with the ability to travel to a road game
Celtics beat Jazz 129-119.
Keyonte George put up 37/7/6. Jusuf Nurkic had 26/8/8 on 10-11 FG, his best Jazz game. Four players were +/- positive: George, Nurk, Markkanen, Hendricks.
Sensabaugh really struggled... 2-9 FG, but still played 39 minutes. Svi was a DNP-CD.
Keyonte George put up 37/7/6. Jusuf Nurkic had 26/8/8 on 10-11 FG, his best Jazz game. Four players were +/- positive: George, Nurk, Markkanen, Hendricks.
Sensabaugh really struggled... 2-9 FG, but still played 39 minutes. Svi was a DNP-CD.
December 31, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Celtics beat Jazz 129-119.
Keyonte George put up 37/7/6. Jusuf Nurkic had 26/8/8 on 10-11 FG, his best Jazz game. Four players were +/- positive: George, Nurk, Markkanen, Hendricks.
Sensabaugh really struggled... 2-9 FG, but still played 39 minutes. Svi was a DNP-CD.
Keyonte George put up 37/7/6. Jusuf Nurkic had 26/8/8 on 10-11 FG, his best Jazz game. Four players were +/- positive: George, Nurk, Markkanen, Hendricks.
Sensabaugh really struggled... 2-9 FG, but still played 39 minutes. Svi was a DNP-CD.
Jazz up 64-59 on the Celtics at the half. Keyonte George has 23.
Legitimately trying to think of what All-Star he's playing most like now. Book maybe? Maxey?
Legitimately trying to think of what All-Star he's playing most like now. Book maybe? Maxey?
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Jazz up 64-59 on the Celtics at the half. Keyonte George has 23.
Legitimately trying to think of what All-Star he's playing most like now. Book maybe? Maxey?
Legitimately trying to think of what All-Star he's playing most like now. Book maybe? Maxey?
Keyonte George isn't just better than he was last season, he's better than he was last month. 15 points in 1Q.
He's averaging 27/7/5 on 64% true shooting this month. A super high level of play.
He's averaging 27/7/5 on 64% true shooting this month. A super high level of play.
December 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Keyonte George isn't just better than he was last season, he's better than he was last month. 15 points in 1Q.
He's averaging 27/7/5 on 64% true shooting this month. A super high level of play.
He's averaging 27/7/5 on 64% true shooting this month. A super high level of play.
This *may* be just a tonight thing, I do not know, but:
For the first time this season, there is no overhead cable cam in front of me at the Delta Center, nor no cable cam operator to my left. It appears to have been removed?
For the first time this season, there is no overhead cable cam in front of me at the Delta Center, nor no cable cam operator to my left. It appears to have been removed?
December 31, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This *may* be just a tonight thing, I do not know, but:
For the first time this season, there is no overhead cable cam in front of me at the Delta Center, nor no cable cam operator to my left. It appears to have been removed?
For the first time this season, there is no overhead cable cam in front of me at the Delta Center, nor no cable cam operator to my left. It appears to have been removed?
A proposed anti-tanking measure I heard recently that I think I like?
Split the national TV revenue unevenly so that top teams make more than bad teams.
So right now, each team makes about $230M/yr. Instead do a sliding scale where top teams make $350M and bottom make $110M.
Split the national TV revenue unevenly so that top teams make more than bad teams.
So right now, each team makes about $230M/yr. Instead do a sliding scale where top teams make $350M and bottom make $110M.
December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A proposed anti-tanking measure I heard recently that I think I like?
Split the national TV revenue unevenly so that top teams make more than bad teams.
So right now, each team makes about $230M/yr. Instead do a sliding scale where top teams make $350M and bottom make $110M.
Split the national TV revenue unevenly so that top teams make more than bad teams.
So right now, each team makes about $230M/yr. Instead do a sliding scale where top teams make $350M and bottom make $110M.
Cunningham gets the 3 up over Collier, but it's missed wide left! Jazz beat the East-leading Pistons 131-129.
Keyonte George (31) and Lauri Markkanen (30) combine for 61.
Win moves the Jazz to 11-19 and into a tie for 11th in the West. 9th in the tank race now.
Keyonte George (31) and Lauri Markkanen (30) combine for 61.
Win moves the Jazz to 11-19 and into a tie for 11th in the West. 9th in the tank race now.
December 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Cunningham gets the 3 up over Collier, but it's missed wide left! Jazz beat the East-leading Pistons 131-129.
Keyonte George (31) and Lauri Markkanen (30) combine for 61.
Win moves the Jazz to 11-19 and into a tie for 11th in the West. 9th in the tank race now.
Keyonte George (31) and Lauri Markkanen (30) combine for 61.
Win moves the Jazz to 11-19 and into a tie for 11th in the West. 9th in the tank race now.
Keyonte George, another huge shot! His floater with 2.1 seconds left puts the Jazz up 131-129! Pistons will get chance to tie or win.
December 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Keyonte George, another huge shot! His floater with 2.1 seconds left puts the Jazz up 131-129! Pistons will get chance to tie or win.
Jazz get a stop... looks like the Pistons will have to play the foul game... and then there's a turnover at midcourt! Cunningham gets 2 FTs to try to tie this one with 18 seconds left
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Jazz get a stop... looks like the Pistons will have to play the foul game... and then there's a turnover at midcourt! Cunningham gets 2 FTs to try to tie this one with 18 seconds left
Huge, almost Jose Alvarado-esque sneaky steal and two from Keyonte George puts the Jazz up 129-125 with 1:14 left. Bickerstaff calls timeout.
December 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Huge, almost Jose Alvarado-esque sneaky steal and two from Keyonte George puts the Jazz up 129-125 with 1:14 left. Bickerstaff calls timeout.
Wowwww that's an interesting call from Matt Myers... Jazz have definitely gotten the benefit of the whistle in this one
December 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Wowwww that's an interesting call from Matt Myers... Jazz have definitely gotten the benefit of the whistle in this one
Will Hardy mad timeout as Brice Sensabaugh loses Duncan Robinson for an open three. Jazz up 3, 120-117.
December 27, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Will Hardy mad timeout as Brice Sensabaugh loses Duncan Robinson for an open three. Jazz up 3, 120-117.
Jazz have a 111-103 lead on the the 24-6 Pistons going into the 4th. Markkanen has 25p, George 27p. Jazz scored a whopping 44 points in that 3rd quarter.
December 27, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Jazz have a 111-103 lead on the the 24-6 Pistons going into the 4th. Markkanen has 25p, George 27p. Jazz scored a whopping 44 points in that 3rd quarter.
Jazz say Ace Bailey will not return tonight due to a left hip flexor strain.
December 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Jazz say Ace Bailey will not return tonight due to a left hip flexor strain.
In the timeout, Will Hardy coaching Brice Sensabaugh after he picks up his third foul on a offensive screen push... Hardy wanted his guys to be physical, but you can't make the physicality that illegal/obvious
December 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
In the timeout, Will Hardy coaching Brice Sensabaugh after he picks up his third foul on a offensive screen push... Hardy wanted his guys to be physical, but you can't make the physicality that illegal/obvious
Grizzlies beat Jazz 137-128. Santa* Aldama tied his career high of 37, Taylor Hendricks set a new one with 21. Filipowski led the Jazz with 25.
In general, the Jazz's defensive level of play continues to be very low.
*not his name, but I wish
In general, the Jazz's defensive level of play continues to be very low.
*not his name, but I wish
December 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Grizzlies beat Jazz 137-128. Santa* Aldama tied his career high of 37, Taylor Hendricks set a new one with 21. Filipowski led the Jazz with 25.
In general, the Jazz's defensive level of play continues to be very low.
*not his name, but I wish
In general, the Jazz's defensive level of play continues to be very low.
*not his name, but I wish
Taylor Hendricks just hit his career-high 21 points: 7-10 FG, 2-4 from deep. He has 3 steals tonight too. Cody Williams just subbed in for him, but I imagine he'll be back relatively quickly.
December 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Taylor Hendricks just hit his career-high 21 points: 7-10 FG, 2-4 from deep. He has 3 steals tonight too. Cody Williams just subbed in for him, but I imagine he'll be back relatively quickly.
Wow, what a behind-the-back pass from Isaiah Collier to Ace Bailey.
Couple plays later though there's knee to knee contact for Collier and he goes down. Looks to be walking it off though.
Couple plays later though there's knee to knee contact for Collier and he goes down. Looks to be walking it off though.
December 24, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Wow, what a behind-the-back pass from Isaiah Collier to Ace Bailey.
Couple plays later though there's knee to knee contact for Collier and he goes down. Looks to be walking it off though.
Couple plays later though there's knee to knee contact for Collier and he goes down. Looks to be walking it off though.