In a performance that felt less like a basketball game and more like a statement, the Jazz secured a massive 123-112 victory, led by a scorching-hot Keyonte George.

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell short of continuing their move in the right direction with a 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. Guard Donovan Mitchell ended the night with 21 points after notching two solid scoring nights in a split series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 129-125 in overtime Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing skid

The Jazz returned home to the Delta Center for a quick turnaround Thursday night after an overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday. Utah welcomed the Dallas Mavericks to town and in a back-and-forth affair that saw 15 lead changes and 10 ties, the Jazz used a late run to pull out a 116-114 win.

The Jazz’s defense has had its fair share of problems over the last couple of years even when defensive anchor Walker Kessler was healthy and on the court, but the walloping at the hands of the Trail Blazers meant that the team needed to look in the mirror.

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into their matchup with the Utah Jazz on Monday night carrying momentum, confidence, and a favorable recent record against their op