Spurs vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The San Antonio Spurs (10-17) play against the Utah Jazz (7-7) at Vivint Arena Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday December 17, 2021 San Antonio Spurs 100, Utah Jazz 98 (Q4 11:32) What’s the buzz on Twitter? San Antonio Spurs @ spurs 19-5 run to end …

The San Antonio Spurs (10-17) play against the Utah Jazz (7-7) at Vivint Arena

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday December 17, 2021

San Antonio Spurs 100, Utah Jazz 98 (Q4 11:32)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
19-5 run to end the quarter! Final frame coming up pic.twitter.com/ZsCqbUnxs710:52 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The Spurs already have 14 made threes which is tied for fourth highest total by any Jazz opponent this season.
Good news, the Jazz are 5-0 in games when opponents have hit 14 or more threes. – 10:52 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The Spurs won the third quarter 41-23. – 10:51 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 3Q: Spurs 100, Jazz 96. San Antonio drops 41p on 17-25 shooting in the period. Utah scores 23 on 9-for-24. Lots of forced shots, not a lot of defensive effort. Jazz are on the verge of blowing what should be an easy win. – 10:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So the Jazz surrendered 41 points in that quarter, saw a 14 point halftime lead erased and now trail the Spurs 100-96 heading into the fourth
41-23 San Antonio in the third – 10:51 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Spurs outscored the Jazz 41-23 in the 3Q… impressive stuff from San Antonio, but the Jazz have felt pretty sleepwalky in this quarter. Can they turn it around in the 4th? – 10:51 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
The San Antonio Spurs scored 41 points in the 3rd quarter – 10:50 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs lead Utah 100-96 at the end of the third quarter. Ten years ago, that would be the final and it would have been one heck of a win for the Spurs. – 10:50 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
tfw you knew the steal was clean pic.twitter.com/8xHBzc4PIF10:50 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Pull up…SPLASH💦
@Devin Vassell getting it done! pic.twitter.com/WIFu2XOWLg10:49 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Quin Snyder is going to review this call that looked clean on the ball from Mike Conley.
The crappy part for a coach in this situation is he’s challenging a call the official made from behind the play and win or lose he won’t have it in a close game in the fourth quarter. – 10:47 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Quin got the word, he’s challenging the call against Conley. Probably wouldn’t be such a big deal if it weren’t for the fact that the Jazz played so blah in the third quarter and are now playing in a close game – 10:47 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The Spurs are … winning – 10:46 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
WE’RE TIED! 93-93
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/c5AxIYh8Al10:46 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz are kinda just going thru the motions defensively again in the 3Q. Spurs have hit 13 of 20 shots for far in the quarter — 65%. It’s 93-91 with 2:47 left in the period. – 10:42 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:47 remaining in the third quarter. The Jazz lead the Spurs 93-91 – 10:41 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
This has not been a good 3Q from the Jazz… letting the Spurs score nearly every time down the floor, and this time it’s not outlier 3-point shooting. – 10:38 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Spurs are all the way back. – 10:38 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
OK, I wouldn’t say the Jazz are in *trouble* necessarily but Spurs are certainly back in the game now. – 10:37 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Oh a Jock Landale sighting, eh? – 10:37 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Utah Jazz have perfected the Euro foul. That’s like four tonight. – 10:37 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Jock Landale third-quarter minutes, over Eubanks and Thad Young here. – 10:36 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
It’s more fun to share!
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/GPhxxwjsJd10:35 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Slight work in the paint for Jak 😎 pic.twitter.com/tm0gkToRH410:34 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
A few empty offensive possessions, a bit of lax defense, and the Jazz’s lead is down to 84-77, as the Spurs go on a 14-6 run. Timeout Quin with 6:39 left 3Q. – 10:31 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Spurs have played really well in the third quarter. They have cut Utah’s lead to 84-77…timeout Quin Snyder – 10:31 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
another one 🇫🇷
#TakeNote | @Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/JiRC7Asild10:30 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The Spurs have kept this deficit at 10 points, but it doesn’t feel like the Jazz are ever in any sort of trouble – 10:27 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Describe Spida’s season so far using your last 3 emojis 🤪🥶🤯
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/tMTA7TBMJe10:18 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
so far, so good.
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Rf7nP3mqoW10:10 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Jazz offense rating at halftime is a 141
League average is 110 – 10:10 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Jazz 73, Spurs 59. 37 and 36p for Utah in the 1st two quarters, just a ridiculous offensive display, led by a ridiculous performance from Donovan Mitchell (16p on 6-10 FGs, 3r, 2a, 2s). Rudy Gobert has 11/8. JC with 12p. Jazz 56.5% FGs, 15 assists on 26 baskets. – 10:10 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
fresh 24 coming up after the break pic.twitter.com/lqyTPxCvoj10:10 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
This Jazz team is just stupid good.
This is the best basketball Donovan Mitchell’s played in his career, but then you have everyone else excelling in their roles, and it’s all just pretty incredible. Who knows what happens by playoff time, but still. – 10:09 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz lead the Spurs 73-59 at halftime. 16 for Mitchell. 11 and 8 rebounds for Gobert. Utah gained separation in the second quarter – 10:08 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The Spurs are not playing well but the real takeaway from the first half tonight should be man the Jazz are good. – 10:07 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
hand switch 😳
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/sf2msiMQmE10:04 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Royce O’Neale seems like he hurt his right hand or wrist when he fell on the court going for a loose ball. He keeps shaking it out and holding onto it – 10:04 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
bully ball but make it 𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓮
#TakeNote | @Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/GB7kymG1ta10:00 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
4:35 of the Jazz in the bonus is not as dangerous for the Spurs as it would be for other teams. Spurs average the least amount of fouls per game in the league – 9:59 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are becoming one of those teams that are so good offensively that you should just try and limit their possessions as best you can. The more possessions you give them, the more the likelihood that they eventually bury you – 9:59 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz are on a 19-6 run and now lead 51-42. 3-point shooting has normalized, and the defensive intensity has picked up a bit. – 9:52 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
12 points for 00 👀
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/hhIWJcWwuX9:52 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are on a 12-3 run and lead the Spurs 51-42 – 9:52 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
If Ocho would’ve dunked that … pic.twitter.com/eKjvMKMTOw9:50 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gay trying to body folks? – 9:49 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gay took off from 2008 for that one – 9:49 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
KJ dialing in from the corner 👌 pic.twitter.com/LisP7da4nL9:48 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
9:27 remaining in the first half. The Jazz lead the Spurs 44-42 – 9:45 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
keeping up with @Jordan Clarkson is no easy job ☮️
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/pVlN1mLsIY9:44 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Jazz first quarter offensive ranking was 141 – 9:37 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Jazz 37, Spurs 36. Not much defense played by either team, as Utah shoots 58.3% and San Antonio all the way down to 50% after a couple late misses. Dougie McBuckets, who I forgot was still in the league until this game, leads all scorers with 9p. – 9:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz lead the Spurs 37-36 after one quarter. Balanced game offensively from Utah. Says something about them offensively that they survived San Antonio’s quarter – 9:36 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Second straight first quarter in which the Spurs top 30 points in the first quarter and still trail. This deficit a little more manageable at 37-36. – 9:35 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 37-36 after 1Q. That’s one of the best offensive quarters I’ve seen from this iteration of the Spurs… and for the Jazz to still be leading has to be deflating. – 9:35 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Rudy Gobert runs so damn hard all the time. @DadShammdad mentioned it on our last pod, but seriously it’s incredible. – 9:35 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
That was a bad call on Ingles that would have resulted in a layup for Lonnie Walker had the refs just swallowed their whistles. – 9:32 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Jingle bells 🔔
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/qsmOTZw23P9:31 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
LONNIE IS HEATING UP🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/z0YaGmBWX29:30 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
I’m going to go on a limb and say if the Spurs outscore the Jazz from 3 all night long, they’ll win the game. hashtag goodluckwiththat – 9:28 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Spurs have made five threes in the first eight minutes and lead the Jazz 28-23 – 9:26 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jingles just made the Jazz’s first 3 at the 4:26 mark of the 1Q. Only have 4 attempts there. Devin Vassell, meanwhile, just made the Spurs’ fifth 3 on nine attempts. Pretty backwards shooting right now. Spurs lead 28-23 with 4:11 left 1Q. – 9:26 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
So, this is surprising. The Spurs, who rank 30th in the league in 3-point rate, are 5-9 from 3 so far. Meanwhile, the Jazz — No. 1 in the league in 3pr — are 1-4. Spurs up 28-23. – 9:26 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
BACK-TO-BACK TRIPLES!!!! 🎯 – 9:25 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Spurs making threes all over the place – 9:25 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
DJ is cooking early tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SuaebUTvzE9:23 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
I think one of the reasons the Jazz offense is so good is that they have just a ton of guys who are good at making the ball go in the basket. – 9:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lonnie Walker IV for three and the Spurs lead for the first time – 9:22 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Jakob finding the bottom of the net early 💪 pic.twitter.com/oQJCY4Py6j9:22 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Doug McDermott’s first 4-point play of the season (if I’m not mistaken) ties this one at 14 apiece. – 9:20 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Interesting… Donovan Mitchell was the first to be subbed out, and then almost immediately returns to the court. – 9:20 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Ah this is interesting… different rotation tonight as Donovan Mitchell is the first sub out. – 9:19 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
The steal ✔️
The outlet ✔️
The bucket ✔️
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/tqQF0H3jaQ9:19 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Rudy Dunks & Other Things
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/JETRAZUcY09:15 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Spurs blow a PnR coverage that results in a Rudy Gobert dunk, and Pop calls timeout with the Jazz up 4-2 and 1:07 off the clock. Very on-brand. – 9:13 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
I’d be curious what the Jazz win percentage is in games in which Gobert catches a lob in the first two minutes.
It’s a pretty horrendous sign that other teams aren’t prepared for that as soon as they step on the floor. – 9:13 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Gregg Popovich timeout, 1:04 into the game and the Spurs down 4-2. – 9:13 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Wow thats a great save by Mitchell – 9:11 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Jazz are 11.5-point favorites tonight. That has to be the largest spread the Spurs have faced this season, and it makes sense. This is a *bad* matchup. Gonna have to hit a whole bunch of 3s to have a chance. – 9:04 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🖤❤️🧡💛 Dark Mode 💛🧡❤️🖤
#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/QuJtOpgouN9:04 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Jazzes: Conley, Mitchell, Bogdanovic, O’Neale, Gobert
Spurs: Murray, White, Johnson, McDermott, Poeltl – 9:00 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
It’s going down in the Digital Arena tonight🎉
Enter the Spurs Digital Arena pres. by @SociosHoops for your shot at some cash to use in the Fan Shop! pic.twitter.com/pHNYWAtFQv9:00 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
first five out in Utah
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/JvippD1DmW8:52 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Mr. Met ⚾️🏀
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/CQJ6ZYFTae8:11 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Full quote from Coach Pop when @Jeff McDonald asked about Thad Young getting limited minutes this season: pic.twitter.com/nDiN6xwL0O7:57 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🎧| Pregame listening!
@Bobby Marks jumps on #RoundballRoundup to talk about the Danny Ainge news.
Now in your podcast feed or click to listen ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Kpw5V9AD5q7:55 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
hoodie szn 🥶
#ULTRADrip | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/uSttuQ1JWg7:52 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Jazz through 27 games.
The Jazz are outscoring opponents by 15 points per game from the 3PT line. pic.twitter.com/K4aeTS8WG07:50 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says on what he expects from Thad Young, even if he’s not playing much:
“Just like any player, it’s a business. It’s your job to stay ready. He’s been more that willing to do that. Of course he would rather play.” (1/2) – 7:50 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He was a great teammate.” – Coach Pop on Rudy Gay when he was with the Spurs over the last few years – 7:39 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Lonnie Walker will be available for the Spurs tonight in Utah, having missed Wednesday’s game with a stomach illness. – 6:38 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings rookie Davion Mitchell (COVID health and safety protocols) has been officially ruled out tonight. – 6:36 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: The Best and Worst NBA Lineups; Ainge to Utah; Change in COVID Policy Must Come w/ @Danny Leroux
Listen by becoming a member and you’ll get our 5 subscription pods/week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/OVnD5H0gBr6:30 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
“This is where it all started in the U.S. for me.”
As he returns to Utah tonight, Jakob reflects on the place where he played college hoops and began his basketball journey 🙏
@UtahMBB | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/KGG3iDGXS96:30 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Source confirms Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. – 6:06 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Start your weekend with Spurs Basketball!
🆚 @Utah Jazz
⏰ 8pm CT
📍 Vivint Arena
📺 @KENS5
📱 Spurs App (San Antonio & Austin regions only)
📻 @1200WOAI, @kxtn1350 AM & 107.5 FM HD 2 pic.twitter.com/fXwbICt6FL5:58 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Davion Mitchell (health and safety protocols) is still listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. Woj reported Mitchell has been ruled out, but I haven’t been able to confirm that at this point. – 5:36 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Curry Becomes 3PT King + Danny Ainge Hired by Jazz | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast w/ @Gary Tanguay presented by @calm & @HireOnLinkedIn twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…5:30 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: The Best and Worst NBA Lineups; Ainge to Utah; Change in COVID Policy Must Come w/ @Nate Duncan
Listen by becoming a member and you’ll get our 5 subscription pods/week. Subscribe: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/jx3UY9V6uP5:30 PM

Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Episode 46 – @Jock Landale talks about signing with the @San Antonio Spurs
***Language Warning***
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyEs2S
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Spurs pic.twitter.com/TJUg5pm3oc5:01 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Sacramento guard Davion Mitchell has entered Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He’s out for tonight’s game vs. Memphis. – 4:52 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: The Best and Worst NBA Lineups; Ainge to Utah; Change in COVID Policy Must Come w/ @Danny Leroux
Listen by becoming a member and you’ll get our 5 subscription pods/week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/1jUQDChbMJ4:30 PM

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| With 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 consecutive wins come good vibes ☮️
#ShootaroundInterviews | @ZionsBank3:51 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans placed OL Justin McCray on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
That’s now 9 Texans on the list
J. McCray, T. Brooks, T. Mitchell, K. Grugier-Hill, A.J. Moore, C. Kirksey, D. Walker
Plus PSquad COVID list: C. LeBlanc, J. Samuels. – 3:39 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox (health and safety protocols), center Alex Len (health and safety protocols) and Richaun Holmes (eye) have been ruled out tonight vs. the Grizzlies. Davion Mitchell is questionable and has apparently entered NBA health and safety protocols. – 3:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Davion Mitchell is now listed as questionable due to health and safety protocols. – 3:35 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings have placed Davion Mitchell in health and safety protocols. He’s listed as doubtful for tonight. Hope there is that he can produce a negative test. – 3:35 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Y’all let us know, which #Spiderman are you going with?
@SociosHoops | #PorVida3:31 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Marcus Morris doesn’t remember as much of the Clippers-Jazz series as he should https://t.co/pNDUuhV9ZA pic.twitter.com/TkqUKFLSL43:31 PM

Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Utah State football coach Blake Anderson apologizes for comments made about sexual assault victims https://t.co/WWIGGtElqP pic.twitter.com/tB3CahGrC93:11 PM