Game Thread Jan 22, 2026 07:00PM MT: San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz

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Utah Jazz Game Day

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Jan 22, 2026 07:00PM MT

 

[homeytennis]

Lauri out, Key and Brice questionable.

 

[MTS]

View: https://x.com/andyblarsen/status/2014130098782245172


This is shameless

 

[Tremendous Upside]

"Left forearm strain"????????

They're really getting creative now.

 

[homeytennis]

"Left forearm strain"????????

They're really getting creative now.

It's a new version of contusion.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

It's a new version of contusion.

Ainge is trolling the league office.

 

[NUMBERICA]

View: https://x.com/andyblarsen/status/2014130098782245172


This is shameless

I am fine with it but can we at least try just not playing our best guys nearly 40 minutes? Like, if Key plays 32 minutes yesterday the Jazz don’t win.

Save the shameless shenanigans for tank battles.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I endorse it but can we at least try just not playing our best guys nearly 40 minutes? Like, if Key plays 32 minutes yesterday the Jazz don’t win.

I'm pretty sure there is an understanding that Hardy will use the guys he has available as effectively as possible.

In other words, Ainge has to keep kneecapping the team to make us lose. Luckily he has plenty of experience.

 

[HermanG]

I'm pretty sure there is an understanding that Hardy will use the guys he has available as effectively as possible.

In order words, Ainge has to keep kneecapping the team to make us lose. Luckily he has plenty of experience.

Also have to account for Key's MIP campaign. Hardy is 100% supporting that, just like he supported Lauri's AS and MIP campaigns back in 2023. They will play him enough to meet the eligibility criteria, and when he plays Hardy gives him a chance to put up big numbers.

Awards such as those are important to the players (recognition) and the organisation (marketing).

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Also have to account for Key's MIP campaign. Hardy is 100% supporting that, just like he supported Lauri's AS and MIP campaigns back in 2023. They will play him enough to meet the eligibility criteria, and when he plays Hardy gives him a chance to put up big numbers.

Awards such as those are important to the players (recognition) and the organisation (marketing).

They have done zero campaigning for Lauri's All Star spot this time though

 

[Shad]

We need to do everything in our power to get AJ. The dude was just at IHC Children's Hospital visiting and giving gifts to the children there. The dude is a stud. Please lose.

 

[HermanG]

They have done zero campaigning for Lauri's All Star spot this time though

Yeah I think that would be counter-intuitive when you are also tanking.

"This guy is definitely a top player in the NBA... but please dont look at our record and ask whether these two things should correlate".