All season long, Utah head coach Quin Snyder has made it very apparent that he and his coaching staff will prioritize health over victories. It’s why he’s had no problem resting players throughout the season, often sitting them to prevent minor nagging issues from becoming full-blown injuries.
So after Utah played a hard-fought and physical battle against Memphis on Tuesday night — and with the postseason just over a week away — electing to rest some of his regulars against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a simple decision for Snyder.
It also helps when you’re widely regarded as one of the deepest teams in the league.