The 2006-07 Utah Jazz season marked a significant turnaround for the franchise, as they emerged as a formidable force in the NBA’s Western Conference. Under the leadership of head coach Jerry Sloan, the Jazz finished the regular season with a 51-31 record, securing the Northwest Division title and the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. This success was largely driven by the impressive performances of point guard Deron Williams and power forward Carlos Boozer, both of whom played pivotal roles in the team’s resurgence.
During the regular season, the Jazz ranked among the top teams in several statistical categories, showcasing a balanced offensive and defensive approach. Boozer averaged a double-double with 20.9 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, while Williams emerged as a top-tier playmaker, averaging 16.2 points and 9.3 assists. Their supporting cast included Mehmet Okur, who contributed significantly with his scoring and rebounding, and Andrei Kirilenko, known for his defensive prowess.
In the playoffs, the Jazz advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1998. They defeated the Houston Rockets in a hard-fought seven-game series in the first round and overcame the Golden State Warriors in the second round. However, their run ended in the conference finals, where they were defeated by the eventual NBA champions, the San Antonio Spurs, in five games. The 2006-07 season laid a strong foundation for the Jazz’s future, re-establishing the team as a competitive force in the league.
- Regular Season Record: 51-31
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Western Conference Finals: 1-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 2006-07 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Carlos Boozer | 74 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 17 | 23.5 | 12.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Mehmet Okur | 80 | 17.6 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 38.4 | 17 | 11.8 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 31.6 |
| Deron Williams | 80 | 16.2 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 32.2 | 17 | 19.2 | 4.3 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 33.3 |
| Matt Harpring | 77 | 11.6 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 17 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Derek Fisher | 82 | 10.1 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 30.8 | 16 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 37.5 |
| Andrei Kirilenko | 70 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 21.3 | 17 | 9.6 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 33.3 |
| Gordan Giriček | 61 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 42.6 | 17 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 53.8 |
| Paul Millsap | 82 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 33.3 | 17 | 5.9 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Ronnie Brewer | 56 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| C.J. Miles | 37 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 21.9 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rafael Araújo | 28 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarron Collins | 82 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 13 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dee Brown | 49 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 21.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Roger Powell | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lou Amundson | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Utah Jazz in the 2007 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Houston Rockets
In the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced off against the Houston Rockets in a tightly contested series that went the full seven games. The Jazz showcased resilience and determination, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to clinch the series with a Game 7 victory on the road, thanks to the standout performances of Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams. This victory marked the Jazz's first playoff series win since 2000, setting the stage for an impressive postseason run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | L 84-75 | |
| Apr 23, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | L 98-90 | |
| Apr 26, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 81-67 | |
| Apr 28, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 98-85 | |
| Apr 30, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-92 | |
| May 03, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 94-82 | |
| May 05, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-99 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals and advanced to the Conference Finals by winning the series 4-1. Led by the dynamic duo of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, the Jazz capitalized on their home-court advantage and superior depth to outmaneuver the high-octane Warriors, who were fresh off their historic first-round upset of the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. Utah's disciplined, team-oriented play overwhelmed Golden State's fast-paced style, showcasing their defensive tenacity and efficient offense.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 116-112 | |
| May 09, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 127-117 | |
| May 11, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 125-105 | |
| May 13, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 115-101 | |
| May 15, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 100-87 |
2007 Conference Championship vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz advanced to the Western Conference Finals, marking their first appearance at that stage since 1998. Led by the dynamic duo of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, the Jazz showcased resilience and skill, overcoming the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors in the earlier rounds. However, they faced a formidable challenge against the San Antonio Spurs, ultimately falling 4-1 in the series as the Spurs' experience and depth proved too much for the young Jazz squad.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-100 | |
| May 22, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-96 | |
| May 26, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 109-83 | |
| May 28, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 91-79 | |
| May 30, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-84 |
Utah Jazz 2006-07 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2006-07 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2006 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 107-97 | |
| Nov 03, 2006 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 108-104 | |
| Nov 04, 2006 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 106-82 | |
| Nov 06, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-101 | |
| Nov 08, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-89 | |
| Nov 10, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 107-100 | |
| Nov 11, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-111 | |
| Nov 14, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-90 | |
| Nov 17, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 118-109 | |
| Nov 18, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 120-117 | |
| Nov 20, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-96 | |
| Nov 22, 2006 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-101 | |
| Nov 24, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-108 | |
| Nov 25, 2006 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 91-78 | |
| Nov 27, 2006 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 88-75 | |
| Nov 29, 2006 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 83-75 | |
| Nov 30, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 132-102 | |
| Dec 02, 2006 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 109-107 | |
| Dec 04, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-88 | |
| Dec 08, 2006 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 110-103 | |
| Dec 11, 2006 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 101-79 | |
| Dec 13, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-86 | |
| Dec 15, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 98-97 | |
| Dec 17, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-94 | |
| Dec 18, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-96 | |
| Dec 20, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-106 | |
| Dec 22, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 101-89 | |
| Dec 23, 2006 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 100-97 | |
| Dec 26, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-92 | |
| Dec 28, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-83 | |
| Dec 30, 2006 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-86 | |
| Jan 03, 2007 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-87 | |
| Jan 05, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-86 | |
| Jan 06, 2007 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 96-84 | |
| Jan 09, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 108-105 | |
| Jan 12, 2007 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 122-114 | |
| Jan 13, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | L 119-110 | |
| Jan 15, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | L 114-111 | |
| Jan 17, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 100-99 | |
| Jan 19, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 102-94 | |
| Jan 20, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 95-85 | |
| Jan 22, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-91 | |
| Jan 24, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 132-130 | |
| Jan 26, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 116-111 | |
| Jan 27, 2007 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 94-83 | |
| Jan 29, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 116-115 | |
| Jan 31, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 97-93 | |
| Feb 03, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 05, 2007 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-95 | |
| Feb 10, 2007 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-102 | |
| Feb 12, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 102-76 | |
| Feb 14, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-98 | |
| Feb 20, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-100 | |
| Feb 23, 2007 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 114-104 | |
| Feb 24, 2007 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-87 | |
| Feb 26, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-94 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 104-88 | |
| Mar 02, 2007 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-83 | |
| Mar 04, 2007 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 108-94 | |
| Mar 05, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 120-95 | |
| Mar 07, 2007 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 94-72 | |
| Mar 10, 2007 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 96-86 | |
| Mar 13, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | L 88-86 | |
| Mar 14, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | L 101-90 | |
| Mar 16, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-88 | |
| Mar 17, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 82-73 | |
| Mar 20, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-72 | |
| Mar 24, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 118-108 | |
| Mar 26, 2007 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 103-97 | |
| Mar 28, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-102 | |
| Mar 30, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 102-93 | |
| Apr 01, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 86-83 | |
| Apr 04, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-89 | |
| Apr 06, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 107-103 | |
| Apr 07, 2007 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 106-103 | |
| Apr 09, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 126-102 | |
| Apr 11, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 115-106 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-89 | |
| Apr 14, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 126-98 | |
| Apr 16, 2007 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 130-93 | |
| Apr 18, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 101-91 |