POSTCAST = Utah Jazz WIN pre-season closer BUT Questions linger

Utah Jazz close out preseason with a nail-biting 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns, but rebounding woes cast a shadow over the victory. Can Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen anchor a defense that struggles to finish possessions, and will the Jazz’s towering lineup finally solve their issues on the boards as the regular season begins?

David Locke and Ron Boone spotlight the impact of offensive mismatches for Markkanen and Jackson Jr., question the readiness of the second unit, and assess the bench contributions from Ace Bailey and Darryn Peterson. Turnovers, defensive assignments against Suns guards, and the effectiveness of Will Hardy’s offensive schemes all come under scrutiny. With the regular season fast approaching, Utah’s strengths and weaknesses are in sharp focus—can the Jazz turn rebounding concerns into a winning formula?

0:00 Show Open08:11 Jazz Bench Struggles & Turnovers09:13 Jazz Offensive Movement & Young Player Performance11:10 Phoenix Guards vs Jazz Guards & Big Lineup Discussion

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