This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/jazz/onsi as Will Hardy Has Confident Outlook on Utah Jazz Despite 4–8 Start.

The night Utah traded Rudy Gobert to Minnesota in 2022, an era ended. For nearly a decade, the Jazz were built around his rim protection, drop coverage, and a half-court defense that smothered mistakes at the point of attack.

Anthony Edwards had 35 points and six assists as the Timberwolves beat the Jazz 120-113 on Monday night for Minnesota's second win over Utah in four days.

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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz will face off in a regular-season clash at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, November 18.

During his initial sample size on the season, Mykhailiuk has put up some career numbers, averaging 10.3 points 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists on 50% shooting from the field, and one of only three Jazz players to have started every game on the year thus far.

Okongwu erupted for 32 points and 11 rebounds, drilling eight three-pointers, the most of his career. His expanded shooting range stretched Utah’s defense to the breaking point, opening lanes for cutters and forcing the Jazz into uncomfortable rotations all night.