Jazz are passing difficult test through recent hard-fought losses

The Jazz have been losing more of their games, but there's little to take issue with here.

Dec 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) chases after a rebound against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesThe Utah Jazz have lost two in a row, both of which they fought to the end when the buzzer sounded. The Jazz losing to the Lakers and Magic was never going to shock the masses, but what should shock Jazz fans is that they competed right down to the very last second without Lauri Markkanen, a welcome change of pace compared to last season.

Regardless of how legitimate Markkanen's…