Post-up plays are not a major part of …

Post-up plays are not a major part of Utah’s offensive identity. The Jazz post up on just 1.8 percent of the time on offense, according to NBA.com data, the second-lowest frequency in the NBA behind the Brooklyn Nets. Still, it could take just one of those possessions to change a game, and Murray is ready to do his part. It began while in quarantine during the NBA’s hiatus. He began an intense weightlifting regimen that he coupled with adherence to a strict diet. The result was 14 pounds of new muscle that Murray believes has helped him in all facets of his game. “I typically don’t go heavy on the weights during this season because I haven’t wanted to throw off my shot,” Murray said. “But adding the weight was for a multitude of reasons. Obviously the post was a big one. But adding 14 pounds of muscle allows me to do a lot more on the court on both ends. I know that midrange and getting in there with bodies is a big part of my game. So I just feel like I’m moving better than I have and I’m stronger, faster even coming off the hamstring injury.”