Ben Anderson
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Utah Jazz and NBA writer for KSL Sports | Jake and Ben 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone
🔥 Lauri Markkanen drops 40. Ace Bailey hit another career-high 21.🔥
But the Utah Jazz still fell 132-122 to the Hawks after a late offensive collapse.
But the Utah Jazz still fell 132-122 to the Hawks after a late offensive collapse.
Atlanta Hawks Hot Shooting, Late Defense Slows 4-8 Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz got 61 combined points from Lauri Markkanen and Ace Bailey, but still fell 132-122 to the Atlanta Hawks.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
🔥 Lauri Markkanen drops 40. Ace Bailey hit another career-high 21.🔥
But the Utah Jazz still fell 132-122 to the Hawks after a late offensive collapse.
But the Utah Jazz still fell 132-122 to the Hawks after a late offensive collapse.
Are Jazz fans allowed to enjoy wins again? 👀
Utah’s 4-7 start isn’t tank-worthy—and that’s okay.
Let the kids cook. Worry about the lottery later. 🍳🎯
Utah’s 4-7 start isn’t tank-worthy—and that’s okay.
Let the kids cook. Worry about the lottery later. 🍳🎯
The Utah Jazz Aren't Tanking, And That's Okay
If you're a Utah Jazz fan who feels conflicted after each win this season, you're not alone.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Are Jazz fans allowed to enjoy wins again? 👀
Utah’s 4-7 start isn’t tank-worthy—and that’s okay.
Let the kids cook. Worry about the lottery later. 🍳🎯
Utah’s 4-7 start isn’t tank-worthy—and that’s okay.
Let the kids cook. Worry about the lottery later. 🍳🎯
The Utah Jazz dropped 152 points—4th-most in franchise history—in a blowout win over the Pacers.
💥 Markkanen: 35 pts
💥 Ace Bailey: Career-high 20
💥 Isaiah Collier: 14 pts, 11 ast
💥 Markkanen: 35 pts
💥 Ace Bailey: Career-high 20
💥 Isaiah Collier: 14 pts, 11 ast
Utah Jazz Score 152 Points, Crush Pacers At Home
The Utah Jazz steamrolled the Indiana Pacers 152-128, fueled by big scoring outputs from Lauri Markkanen, Ace Bailey, and Svi Mykhailiuk.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The Utah Jazz dropped 152 points—4th-most in franchise history—in a blowout win over the Pacers.
💥 Markkanen: 35 pts
💥 Ace Bailey: Career-high 20
💥 Isaiah Collier: 14 pts, 11 ast
💥 Markkanen: 35 pts
💥 Ace Bailey: Career-high 20
💥 Isaiah Collier: 14 pts, 11 ast
Will Walker Kessler's frustration rise after getting injured without a contract extension?
More importantly, would the Utah Jazz still consider trading the injured center this season?
More importantly, would the Utah Jazz still consider trading the injured center this season?
Jazz Mailbag: Will Walker Kessler Be Frustrated Not Getting Paid
In this week's Utah Jazz Mailbag, we look at how not signing a contract may affect Walker Kessler after his season-ending injury.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Will Walker Kessler's frustration rise after getting injured without a contract extension?
More importantly, would the Utah Jazz still consider trading the injured center this season?
More importantly, would the Utah Jazz still consider trading the injured center this season?
Ace Bailey made his first NBA start on Monday and didn’t disappoint 💥
✅ 10 PTS
✅ 7 REB (4 OREB)
✅ 2 AST
✅ 3 STL
✅ 28 MIN
What did the Utah Jazz rookie have to say about his play after the team's loss to the Timberwolves?
✅ 10 PTS
✅ 7 REB (4 OREB)
✅ 2 AST
✅ 3 STL
✅ 28 MIN
What did the Utah Jazz rookie have to say about his play after the team's loss to the Timberwolves?
Ace Bailey Makes First Start, Jazz Fall To Timberwolves
Ace Bailey made a statement in his first career start, but the Utah Jazz fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-113 on Monday night.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Ace Bailey made his first NBA start on Monday and didn’t disappoint 💥
✅ 10 PTS
✅ 7 REB (4 OREB)
✅ 2 AST
✅ 3 STL
✅ 28 MIN
What did the Utah Jazz rookie have to say about his play after the team's loss to the Timberwolves?
✅ 10 PTS
✅ 7 REB (4 OREB)
✅ 2 AST
✅ 3 STL
✅ 28 MIN
What did the Utah Jazz rookie have to say about his play after the team's loss to the Timberwolves?
Jordan Clarkson's new Knicks teammates teased the former Jazz guard after fouling out of Sunday's game in just 18 minutes.
The interaction with Josh Hart is worth your time.
The interaction with Josh Hart is worth your time.
Teammates Tease Jordan Clarkson For 18 Minute DQ
The New York Knicks bench erupted in laughter after veteran guard Jordan Clarkson fouled out during the team’s dominant 134–98 win on Sunday.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Jordan Clarkson's new Knicks teammates teased the former Jazz guard after fouling out of Sunday's game in just 18 minutes.
The interaction with Josh Hart is worth your time.
The interaction with Josh Hart is worth your time.
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them on the episode.
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them on the episode.
🚨 Blowout or Breakdown? 🚨
The Utah Jazz capped their 1-4 road trip with a brutal 139-97 loss to the Timberwolves.
Was this fatigue, or a sign of what's to come?
Plus, a career night from Ace Bailey, and Will Hardy's thoughts on an ugly court.
The Utah Jazz capped their 1-4 road trip with a brutal 139-97 loss to the Timberwolves.
Was this fatigue, or a sign of what's to come?
Plus, a career night from Ace Bailey, and Will Hardy's thoughts on an ugly court.
Utah Jazz Wrap Road Trip With Blowout Loss To Timberwolves
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz wrapped up their five-game road trip with a disappointing 1-4 record, capped by a lopsided 139-97 loss to the Minnesota
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November 8, 2025 at 4:43 AM
🚨 Blowout or Breakdown? 🚨
The Utah Jazz capped their 1-4 road trip with a brutal 139-97 loss to the Timberwolves.
Was this fatigue, or a sign of what's to come?
Plus, a career night from Ace Bailey, and Will Hardy's thoughts on an ugly court.
The Utah Jazz capped their 1-4 road trip with a brutal 139-97 loss to the Timberwolves.
Was this fatigue, or a sign of what's to come?
Plus, a career night from Ace Bailey, and Will Hardy's thoughts on an ugly court.
With Walker Kessler out for the season, the Utah Jazz now face a major dilemma—can Will Hardy find a replacement for one of the NBA’s best young centers?
What options do they have?
What options do they have?
Who Steps Up With Walker Kessler Out For 2025-26 Season?
The Utah Jazz suffered a significant setback when the team announced that center Walker Kessler would miss the rest of the season due to a torn labrum.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
With Walker Kessler out for the season, the Utah Jazz now face a major dilemma—can Will Hardy find a replacement for one of the NBA’s best young centers?
What options do they have?
What options do they have?
📉 The Utah Jazz Offense Hit A Wall In Detroit
Svi Mykhailiuk drops 28, but Utah falls to 1-3 on the road trip.
Full recap + what Will Hardy had to say about Walker Kessler's season-ending injury ⬇️
Svi Mykhailiuk drops 28, but Utah falls to 1-3 on the road trip.
Full recap + what Will Hardy had to say about Walker Kessler's season-ending injury ⬇️
Utah Jazz Fall to Pistons as Kessler Injury Shakes Up Season
The Utah Jazz dropped to 1-3 on their five-game road trip, falling to the Pistons 114-103 as offensive struggles continue.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
📉 The Utah Jazz Offense Hit A Wall In Detroit
Svi Mykhailiuk drops 28, but Utah falls to 1-3 on the road trip.
Full recap + what Will Hardy had to say about Walker Kessler's season-ending injury ⬇️
Svi Mykhailiuk drops 28, but Utah falls to 1-3 on the road trip.
Full recap + what Will Hardy had to say about Walker Kessler's season-ending injury ⬇️
🚨 Breaking News🚨
Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 Utah Jazz season after suffering a torn labrum.
• How does this change the Jazz’s season?
• What does this mean for Walker Kessler’s pending restricted free agency?
Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 Utah Jazz season after suffering a torn labrum.
• How does this change the Jazz’s season?
• What does this mean for Walker Kessler’s pending restricted free agency?
Walker Kessler Out For 25-26 Season With Labrum Injury
Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after suffering a torn labrum according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🚨 Breaking News🚨
Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 Utah Jazz season after suffering a torn labrum.
• How does this change the Jazz’s season?
• What does this mean for Walker Kessler’s pending restricted free agency?
Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 Utah Jazz season after suffering a torn labrum.
• How does this change the Jazz’s season?
• What does this mean for Walker Kessler’s pending restricted free agency?
🎷 Jazz stun the Celtics in Boston ☘️
Keyonte George drops a season-high 31 and Jusuf Nurkic hits a clutch game-winner with 0.6 seconds left to snap the Jazz's road losing streak.
Keyonte George drops a season-high 31 and Jusuf Nurkic hits a clutch game-winner with 0.6 seconds left to snap the Jazz's road losing streak.
Keyonte George Carries Jazz To First Road Win Over Celtics
Keyonte George scored 31 points to lift the Utah Jazz to a dramatic win over the Boston Celtics—their first road victory of the season.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
🎷 Jazz stun the Celtics in Boston ☘️
Keyonte George drops a season-high 31 and Jusuf Nurkic hits a clutch game-winner with 0.6 seconds left to snap the Jazz's road losing streak.
Keyonte George drops a season-high 31 and Jusuf Nurkic hits a clutch game-winner with 0.6 seconds left to snap the Jazz's road losing streak.
🚨 Injury Report Update 🚨
For the first time this season, Isaiah Collier is not listed on the Jazz injury report.
The rookie guard has rejoined the team in Boston after missing six games with a hamstring strain.
For the first time this season, Isaiah Collier is not listed on the Jazz injury report.
The rookie guard has rejoined the team in Boston after missing six games with a hamstring strain.
Isaiah Collier Not On Utah Jazz Injury Report Against Boston
The Utah Jazz injury report does not feature second-year guard Isaiah Collier for the first time this season.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🚨 Injury Report Update 🚨
For the first time this season, Isaiah Collier is not listed on the Jazz injury report.
The rookie guard has rejoined the team in Boston after missing six games with a hamstring strain.
For the first time this season, Isaiah Collier is not listed on the Jazz injury report.
The rookie guard has rejoined the team in Boston after missing six games with a hamstring strain.
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them in the mailbag on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them in the mailbag on the episode.
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them in the mailbag on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions, and we will answer them in the mailbag on the episode.
The Utah Jazz are spiraling.
After a strong season opener, they’ve dropped 4 of 5 — including blowout losses to Phoenix and Charlotte.
Kessler is out, the defense is collapsing, and the schedule only gets tougher.
Is it panic time in Utah?
After a strong season opener, they’ve dropped 4 of 5 — including blowout losses to Phoenix and Charlotte.
Kessler is out, the defense is collapsing, and the schedule only gets tougher.
Is it panic time in Utah?
Utah Jazz Blown Out By Hornets, Fall To 0-3 On Road
The Utah Jazz dropped to 0-3 on the road and 2-4 overall to open the season after falling to the Charlotte Hornets 126-103.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The Utah Jazz are spiraling.
After a strong season opener, they’ve dropped 4 of 5 — including blowout losses to Phoenix and Charlotte.
Kessler is out, the defense is collapsing, and the schedule only gets tougher.
Is it panic time in Utah?
After a strong season opener, they’ve dropped 4 of 5 — including blowout losses to Phoenix and Charlotte.
Kessler is out, the defense is collapsing, and the schedule only gets tougher.
Is it panic time in Utah?
🚨 Walker Kessler Injury Update 🚨
The Utah Jazz center has returned to Salt Lake for further testing on his left shoulder, missing the second game of this road trip.
Kessler was off to a career-best start:
🔹 14.4 PPG
🔹 10.8 RPG
🔹 1.8 BPG
🔹 78% FG
The Utah Jazz center has returned to Salt Lake for further testing on his left shoulder, missing the second game of this road trip.
Kessler was off to a career-best start:
🔹 14.4 PPG
🔹 10.8 RPG
🔹 1.8 BPG
🔹 78% FG
Walker Kessler Leaves Jazz Road Trip With Shoulder Injury
Walker Kessler returned to Utah before the second game of the Jazz’s five-game road trip to undergo testing on his injured shoulder.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
🚨 Walker Kessler Injury Update 🚨
The Utah Jazz center has returned to Salt Lake for further testing on his left shoulder, missing the second game of this road trip.
Kessler was off to a career-best start:
🔹 14.4 PPG
🔹 10.8 RPG
🔹 1.8 BPG
🔹 78% FG
The Utah Jazz center has returned to Salt Lake for further testing on his left shoulder, missing the second game of this road trip.
Kessler was off to a career-best start:
🔹 14.4 PPG
🔹 10.8 RPG
🔹 1.8 BPG
🔹 78% FG
Locked in. 🔒
The Utah Jazz exercised rookie-scale options on five young players today — including breakout star Keyonte George and lottery picks Taylor Hendricks & Cody Williams.
The Utah Jazz exercised rookie-scale options on five young players today — including breakout star Keyonte George and lottery picks Taylor Hendricks & Cody Williams.
Utah Jazz Pick Up Five Rookie Scale Options
The Utah Jazz announced Thursday they have exercised rookie-scale contract options for five second- and third-year players on the roster.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Locked in. 🔒
The Utah Jazz exercised rookie-scale options on five young players today — including breakout star Keyonte George and lottery picks Taylor Hendricks & Cody Williams.
The Utah Jazz exercised rookie-scale options on five young players today — including breakout star Keyonte George and lottery picks Taylor Hendricks & Cody Williams.
Isaiah Collier is almost back.
The Utah Jazz guard will begin a rehab stint with the Salt Lake City Stars as he nears his 2025-26 season debut.
The Utah Jazz guard will begin a rehab stint with the Salt Lake City Stars as he nears his 2025-26 season debut.
Isaiah Collier Nears Return, Reports To G League Stars
Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier is nearing his 2025-26 season debut as the team assigned him to the Salt Lake City Stars.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Isaiah Collier is almost back.
The Utah Jazz guard will begin a rehab stint with the Salt Lake City Stars as he nears his 2025-26 season debut.
The Utah Jazz guard will begin a rehab stint with the Salt Lake City Stars as he nears his 2025-26 season debut.
The comeback fell short, but the fourth-quarter fight was real.
Will Hardy hammered the Jazz's defense.
Keyonte George salvaged what used to be a terrible night, while Ace Bailey had his best game yet against the Trail Blazers.
Will Hardy hammered the Jazz's defense.
Keyonte George salvaged what used to be a terrible night, while Ace Bailey had his best game yet against the Trail Blazers.
Utah Jazz Collapse Defensively In Loss To Trail Blazers
The Utah Jazz suffered their first home loss of the season Wednesday, falling 136-134 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The comeback fell short, but the fourth-quarter fight was real.
Will Hardy hammered the Jazz's defense.
Keyonte George salvaged what used to be a terrible night, while Ace Bailey had his best game yet against the Trail Blazers.
Will Hardy hammered the Jazz's defense.
Keyonte George salvaged what used to be a terrible night, while Ace Bailey had his best game yet against the Trail Blazers.
Keyonte George's growth has been one of the best developments of the Utah Jazz season.
The third-year guard credited his improved mental health with helping him get off to a hot start.
"It’s felt great, it’s taken a weight off my shoulders.”
The third-year guard credited his improved mental health with helping him get off to a hot start.
"It’s felt great, it’s taken a weight off my shoulders.”
Jazz Mailbag: What Has Been Best Development To Open Season?
Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we look at the best development during the first week of the season.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Keyonte George's growth has been one of the best developments of the Utah Jazz season.
The third-year guard credited his improved mental health with helping him get off to a hot start.
"It’s felt great, it’s taken a weight off my shoulders.”
The third-year guard credited his improved mental health with helping him get off to a hot start.
"It’s felt great, it’s taken a weight off my shoulders.”
🔥 LAURI LEGEND 🔥
Lauri Markkanen drops a career-high 51 points to lead the Jazz past the Suns in OT.
Walker Kessler was clutch, while Keyonte George looked like a true PG.
Lauri Markkanen drops a career-high 51 points to lead the Jazz past the Suns in OT.
Walker Kessler was clutch, while Keyonte George looked like a true PG.
Lauri Markkanen Scores 51, Jazz Beat Suns In OT
Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points to lead the Utah Jazz past the Phoenix Suns 138-124 in overtime.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
🔥 LAURI LEGEND 🔥
Lauri Markkanen drops a career-high 51 points to lead the Jazz past the Suns in OT.
Walker Kessler was clutch, while Keyonte George looked like a true PG.
Lauri Markkanen drops a career-high 51 points to lead the Jazz past the Suns in OT.
Walker Kessler was clutch, while Keyonte George looked like a true PG.
🚨 Injury Report Update 🚨
Key absences on both sides ahead of tonight’s Jazz vs. Suns showdown in Salt Lake City.
🧊 Jazz still missing two rotation pieces
🔥 Suns down a major offseason pickup
Who steps up? Tip-off at 7 PM MT.
Key absences on both sides ahead of tonight’s Jazz vs. Suns showdown in Salt Lake City.
🧊 Jazz still missing two rotation pieces
🔥 Suns down a major offseason pickup
Who steps up? Tip-off at 7 PM MT.
Jazz, Suns List Key Names On Injury Report
The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns have several key players listed on the injury report ahead of Monday night’s matchup.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🚨 Injury Report Update 🚨
Key absences on both sides ahead of tonight’s Jazz vs. Suns showdown in Salt Lake City.
🧊 Jazz still missing two rotation pieces
🔥 Suns down a major offseason pickup
Who steps up? Tip-off at 7 PM MT.
Key absences on both sides ahead of tonight’s Jazz vs. Suns showdown in Salt Lake City.
🧊 Jazz still missing two rotation pieces
🔥 Suns down a major offseason pickup
Who steps up? Tip-off at 7 PM MT.
Recording a new Jazz Notes Podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes Podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
Lauri Markkanen drops 33, but the Utah Jazz fall 105–104 to the Kings after Keyonte George’s buzzer-beater comes up short.
Here's what we saw...
✅ Defensive strides
⚠️ Bad Turnovers
📉 Bench frontcourt struggles
📈 Keyonte’s growth on D
Here's what we saw...
✅ Defensive strides
⚠️ Bad Turnovers
📉 Bench frontcourt struggles
📈 Keyonte’s growth on D
Utah Jazz Show Familiar Flaws In Loss To Kings
The Utah Jazz pushed the Sacramento Kings to the final possession, but suffered their first loss of the season, falling 105-104 on the road.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Lauri Markkanen drops 33, but the Utah Jazz fall 105–104 to the Kings after Keyonte George’s buzzer-beater comes up short.
Here's what we saw...
✅ Defensive strides
⚠️ Bad Turnovers
📉 Bench frontcourt struggles
📈 Keyonte’s growth on D
Here's what we saw...
✅ Defensive strides
⚠️ Bad Turnovers
📉 Bench frontcourt struggles
📈 Keyonte’s growth on D
🚨 New floor, new fight for the Cup 🏆
The Utah Jazz unveiled their bold new court for the NBA In-Season Tournament!
First home game: Nov. 21 vs. OKC.
📸 Full schedule ⬇️
The Utah Jazz unveiled their bold new court for the NBA In-Season Tournament!
First home game: Nov. 21 vs. OKC.
📸 Full schedule ⬇️
NBA Unveils New Utah Jazz Court For 2025
The NBA unveiled the hardwood for its In-Season Tournament games, including the New Utah Jazz Court for 2025.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🚨 New floor, new fight for the Cup 🏆
The Utah Jazz unveiled their bold new court for the NBA In-Season Tournament!
First home game: Nov. 21 vs. OKC.
📸 Full schedule ⬇️
The Utah Jazz unveiled their bold new court for the NBA In-Season Tournament!
First home game: Nov. 21 vs. OKC.
📸 Full schedule ⬇️