Before Monday's game against Houston, the Jazz had been playing some of their best basketball of the season up to that point — resulting in a five-game winning streak.
It wasn't just the victories, though. It was how Utah was getting the results — dominant defense, efficient offense, and energy/hustle.
While the victory against the Rockets was more of the same, there was one big difference. The return of all-star big man Rudy Gobert brought a different energy and vibe to the team, resulting in a 135-101 victory over Houston.
"We just decided to just focus on the thing that was the most essential and most important, also the most simple things like just running back or communication," Gobert said postgame.