Pretty much everyone knew what the Jazz’s modus operandi would be this year because … well, because it’s pretty much what they do every year:
Smother and suffocate teams defensively, and slow the pace and grind it out offensively to score just enough.
So then, a mere two games into the 2018-19 campaign, it seems safe to say we’re all wondering the same thing now: Exactly what the hell is going on?
Yes, it’s an admittedly small sample size, but so far Utah is averaging 123 points per game — tied for third-most in the NBA.