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Utah Jazz: 5 Midseason Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the basketball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the basketball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Gobert developing on both ends

The Utah Jazz have been stingy on defense and much of that is do in part to the play of center Rudy Gobert. Gobert is averaging 12.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game so far this season. In his fourth season, Gobert is starting to figure things out in the paint for the Jazz.

Points have come at a premium against the Utah Jazz. Led by the Gobert’s 95 blocks this season, the Jazz only allow 95.3 points per game this season. Gobert has three or more blocks in 20 games so far this season. They are 15-6 in games Gobert records three blocks or more.

He recorded a season-high six blocks in the team’s win over Sacramento Kings 104-84 on Dec. 20. Gobert is also fifth in the NBA in rebounds per game.

Gobert has 25 double-doubles this season as well, which ties for fourth in the NBA. By comparison, the French center had just 20 double-doubles all of last season. He is shooting 66.5 percent from the floor, a career-high.

As the team looks to turn a corner, look for them to get Gobert more involved on both ends.

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