The 2007-08 Utah Jazz season was marked by consistency and solid performance, culminating in a 54-28 record. This impressive regular-season finish placed them first in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. Under the guidance of head coach Jerry Sloan, the team continued to build on the previous season’s success, where they had reached the Western Conference Finals.
Key players included Deron Williams, who emerged as a premier point guard, averaging 18.8 points and 10.5 assists per game. Carlos Boozer was another crucial contributor, providing the team with 21.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Their synergy on the court was a driving force behind the Jazz’s success. Additionally, Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko were instrumental in both offensive and defensive plays, adding depth to the roster.
The Jazz’s playoff campaign began strongly, as they defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round in a six-game series. However, their journey ended in the Western Conference Semifinals when they faced the Los Angeles Lakers, who bested them in a 4-2 series. Despite the playoff exit, the season was viewed positively, as the Jazz demonstrated resilience and were competitive against top-tier teams.
Overall, the 2007-08 season reinforced the Utah Jazz’s standing as a formidable team in the Western Conference, driven by a well-balanced roster and effective leadership from Sloan. The foundation set during this season would be pivotal for the team’s subsequent endeavors.
- Regular Season Record: 54-28
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 2007-08 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Carlos Boozer | 81 | 21.1 | 10.4 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 12 | 16.0 | 12.3 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Deron Williams | 82 | 18.8 | 3.0 | 10.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 39.5 | 12 | 21.6 | 3.6 | 10.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Mehmet Okur | 72 | 14.5 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 38.8 | 12 | 15.4 | 11.8 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 37.3 |
| Ronnie Brewer | 76 | 12.0 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 22.0 | 12 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 16.7 |
| Andrei Kirilenko | 72 | 11.0 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 37.9 | 12 | 11.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 22.7 |
| Kyle Korver | 50 | 9.8 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 38.8 | 12 | 7.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 28.9 |
| Matt Harpring | 76 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 12 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Paul Millsap | 82 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 12 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| C.J. Miles | 60 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 39.0 | 7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Gordan Giriček | 22 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 35.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ronnie Price | 61 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 34.7 | 12 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 21.4 |
| Jason Hart | 57 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 35.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarron Collins | 70 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Kyrylo Fesenko | 9 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Morris Almond | 9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Utah Jazz in the 2008 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Houston Rockets
In the first round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced off against the Houston Rockets. With a strong performance from their star duo, Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, the Jazz managed to clinch the series in six games, 4-2. Their cohesive team play and ability to capitalize on home-court advantage were pivotal in overcoming the Rockets' defensive tenacity.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | W 93-82 | |
| Apr 21, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | W 90-84 | |
| Apr 24, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 94-92 | |
| Apr 26, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 86-82 | |
| Apr 29, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | L 95-69 | |
| May 02, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 113-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Los Angeles Lakers
In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, ultimately falling in six games. Despite the formidable performances from Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, the Jazz struggled to contain Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, who led the Lakers with their dynamic play. This series highlighted the Jazz's resilience and competitive spirit, but also underscored the Lakers' depth and championship-caliber team.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-98 | |
| May 07, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-110 | |
| May 09, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-99 | |
| May 11, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 123-115 | |
| May 14, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-104 | |
| May 16, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-105 |
Utah Jazz 2007-08 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2007-08 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 117-96 | |
| Nov 01, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 106-95 | |
| Nov 03, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 133-110 | |
| Nov 04, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-109 | |
| Nov 07, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-101 | |
| Nov 09, 2007 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-101 | |
| Nov 10, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 118-94 | |
| Nov 12, 2007 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 117-93 | |
| Nov 14, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 92-88 | |
| Nov 16, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-94 | |
| Nov 17, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 117-97 | |
| Nov 19, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 102-75 | |
| Nov 23, 2007 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 99-71 | |
| Nov 25, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-93 | |
| Nov 26, 2007 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-109 | |
| Nov 28, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-95 | |
| Nov 30, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-96 | |
| Dec 03, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | W 110-101 | |
| Dec 04, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 117-107 | |
| Dec 07, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 08, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 125-117 | |
| Dec 11, 2007 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-89 | |
| Dec 12, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-98 | |
| Dec 14, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-91 | |
| Dec 15, 2007 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 96-75 | |
| Dec 17, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 19, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 98-92 | |
| Dec 21, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | W 113-94 | |
| Dec 22, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-102 | |
| Dec 26, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-90 | |
| Dec 28, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-109 | |
| Dec 29, 2007 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 31, 2007 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-101 | |
| Jan 02, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-107 | |
| Jan 05, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-89 | |
| Jan 08, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 111-89 | |
| Jan 10, 2008 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-86 | |
| Jan 12, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 119-115 | |
| Jan 14, 2008 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 98-87 | |
| Jan 17, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 120-109 | |
| Jan 18, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-88 | |
| Jan 21, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-93 | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 127-113 | |
| Jan 27, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | W 97-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 97-91 | |
| Jan 30, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 96-87 | |
| Feb 02, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 110-91 | |
| Feb 04, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 110-88 | |
| Feb 06, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 118-115 | |
| Feb 08, 2008 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 117-104 | |
| Feb 09, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 97-87 | |
| Feb 13, 2008 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 112-93 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 119-109 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-104 | |
| Feb 23, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-94 | |
| Feb 26, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-100 | |
| Feb 27, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-95 | |
| Feb 29, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 110-98 | |
| Mar 01, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 113-92 | |
| Mar 03, 2008 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 116-110 | |
| Mar 05, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-76 | |
| Mar 07, 2008 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 126-118 | |
| Mar 08, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 132-105 | |
| Mar 11, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-96 | |
| Mar 12, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-110 | |
| Mar 14, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | W 110-92 | |
| Mar 15, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-115 | |
| Mar 17, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 96-79 | |
| Mar 20, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-95 | |
| Mar 22, 2008 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-101 | |
| Mar 25, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 128-106 | |
| Mar 28, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-101 | |
| Mar 30, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 110-103 | |
| Mar 31, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 129-87 | |
| Apr 02, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-100 | |
| Apr 04, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 90-64 | |
| Apr 08, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 77-66 | |
| Apr 10, 2008 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 97-94 | |
| Apr 12, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 124-97 | |
| Apr 14, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 105-96 | |
| Apr 16, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-80 |