Monday was a bad night for the Jazz, without question, given that it yielded another poor defensive performance, a fourth consecutive defeat, and an 0-4 record at Vivint Smart Home Arena this season.
“Every day’s a new day. Today, we have an opportunity to get our first win at home, so that’s what we’re focused on,” he said at Wednesday’s shootaround, hours before a game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Asked how his demeanor is different in the midst of a four-game skid as opposed to, say, a four-game winning streak, the center said it was important for he and his teammates to remain upbeat.