The 2020-21 Utah Jazz season was marked by impressive regular-season performance and a disappointing playoff exit. The Jazz finished the regular season with a league-best 52-20 record, securing the top seed in the Western Conference. This stellar performance was largely fueled by the dynamic duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Mitchell averaged 26.4 points per game, while Gobert anchored the defense with 13.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game, earning him his third Defensive Player of the Year award.
Utah’s success was also driven by their exceptional three-point shooting. They led the league in three-pointers made per game, with sharpshooters like Bojan Bogdanović and Joe Ingles playing pivotal roles. Head coach Quin Snyder’s system emphasized ball movement and spacing, which allowed the Jazz to operate efficiently on both ends of the floor. Their offensive rating of 116.5 was third-best in the league, underscoring their scoring prowess.
Despite their regular-season dominance, the Jazz faced challenges in the playoffs. After defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, they encountered the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite taking a 2-0 series lead, the Jazz were eliminated in six games. The series highlighted their vulnerability to defensive adjustments and the impact of injuries, as Mitchell dealt with an ankle injury and Mike Conley struggled with a hamstring issue. The season’s end was a sobering reminder of the competitiveness of the NBA playoffs, despite a historic regular season.
- Regular Season Record: 52-20
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 2020-21 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Donovan Mitchell | 53 | 26.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 38.6 | 10 | 32.3 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 43.5 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 68 | 18.4 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 34.7 | 11 | 17.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 35.1 |
| Bojan Bogdanović | 72 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 39.0 | 11 | 18.1 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 46.1 |
| Mike Conley | 51 | 16.2 | 3.5 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 41.2 | 6 | 15.3 | 3.5 | 7.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 48.6 |
| Rudy Gobert | 71 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 11 | 14.7 | 12.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Joe Ingles | 67 | 12.1 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 45.1 | 11 | 10.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 41.4 |
| Royce O'Neale | 71 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 38.5 | 11 | 11.3 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 46.7 |
| Georges Niang | 72 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 42.5 | 11 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 30.0 |
| Derrick Favors | 68 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Ersan İlyasova | 17 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 43.9 | 1 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Thomas | 19 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trent Forrest | 30 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 19.2 | 4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarrell Brantley | 28 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 42.9 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Miye Oni | 54 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 34.1 | 8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elijah Hughes | 18 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 34.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Juwan Morgan | 29 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 30.8 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Udoka Azubuike | 15 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shaquille Harrison | 17 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Utah Jazz in the 2021 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies
In the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz, led by Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies. After dropping the first game, the Jazz showcased their top-seeded dominance by winning the next four games, clinching the series 4-1. Their balanced offense and strong defensive play underscored their status as a formidable contender in the Western Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 112-109 | |
| May 26, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 141-129 | |
| May 29, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 121-111 | |
| May 31, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 120-113 | |
| Jun 02, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 126-110 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round, entering as the top seed in the Western Conference. Despite starting strong with a 2-0 series lead, the Jazz struggled to contain the Clippers' dynamic offense, ultimately losing four straight games and being eliminated in six. The series highlighted Utah's reliance on Donovan Mitchell's scoring prowess and exposed their vulnerabilities in defensive adaptability against a small-ball lineup.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-109 | |
| Jun 10, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 117-111 | |
| Jun 12, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 132-106 | |
| Jun 14, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 118-104 | |
| Jun 16, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 119-111 | |
| Jun 18, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 131-119 |
Utah Jazz 2020-21 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2020-21 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-100 | |
| Dec 26, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 28, 2020 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-109 | |
| Dec 31, 2020 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 106-95 | |
| Jan 01, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-100 | |
| Jan 03, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 130-109 | |
| Jan 05, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 130-96 | |
| Jan 06, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-100 | |
| Jan 08, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 131-118 | |
| Jan 10, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-86 | |
| Jan 12, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-87 | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-92 | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 109-105 | |
| Jan 19, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-102 | |
| Jan 21, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 129-118 | |
| Jan 23, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 127-108 | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 108-94 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 116-104 | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 120-101 | |
| Jan 31, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 128-117 | |
| Feb 02, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-105 | |
| Feb 04, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-91 | |
| Feb 05, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 138-121 | |
| Feb 07, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 103-95 | |
| Feb 09, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 122-108 | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 129-115 | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | W 112-94 | |
| Feb 15, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 134-123 | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-96 | |
| Feb 19, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 116-112 | |
| Feb 22, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 132-110 | |
| Feb 24, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-89 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | @ Miami Heat | L 124-116 | |
| Feb 27, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | W 124-109 | |
| Mar 01, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 129-124 | |
| Mar 03, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 131-123 | |
| Mar 12, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 114-99 | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 131-119 | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-109 | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | L 131-122 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 115-112 | |
| Mar 22, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 120-95 | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 118-88 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 117-114 | |
| Mar 27, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 126-110 | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 114-75 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-107 | |
| Apr 02, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 113-106 | |
| Apr 03, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 137-91 | |
| Apr 05, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-103 | |
| Apr 07, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 117-113 | |
| Apr 08, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-103 | |
| Apr 10, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 128-112 | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 125-121 | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 106-96 | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-111 | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 127-115 | |
| Apr 19, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-97 | |
| Apr 21, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 112-89 | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-96 | |
| Apr 26, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 105-104 | |
| Apr 28, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 154-105 | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 121-100 | |
| May 01, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 106-102 | |
| May 03, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 110-99 | |
| May 05, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 126-94 | |
| May 07, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 127-120 | |
| May 08, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-116 | |
| May 10, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-116 | |
| May 12, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-98 | |
| May 14, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 109-93 | |
| May 16, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 121-99 |