Utah Jazz’s ‘senior council members’ pave the way for comeback vs. Celtics
Two players on the team approach coach Will Hardy with the idea of giving a mothballed 1-3-1 zone scheme another try, and it plays an integral role in rallying the Jazz back from a 19-point deficit.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
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