The 2011-12 Utah Jazz season was marked by a return to the playoffs after a brief absence. Under the guidance of head coach Tyrone Corbin, the Jazz finished the regular season with a 36-30 record, securing the 8th seed in the Western Conference. This season was particularly challenging due to the lockout, which condensed the schedule to 66 games. Despite this, the team showed resilience and determination throughout the campaign.
The Jazz were led by a core group of players including Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, and Devin Harris. Al Jefferson was a standout performer, leading the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 19.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. The team’s frontcourt was its strength, with both Jefferson and Millsap forming a formidable duo that powered much of Utah’s success on the court.
In the playoffs, the Jazz faced the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The series proved to be a difficult challenge for Utah, as the Spurs swept them in four games. Despite the early exit, the season was regarded as a stepping stone for the franchise, showcasing the potential of their young talent like Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors, who both showed promise for the future.
Overall, the 2011-12 season was a rebuilding year that ended on a positive note with a playoff appearance, setting the stage for future growth and development within the organization.
- Regular Season Record: 36-30
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 0-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Al Jefferson | 61 | 19.2 | 9.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 25.0 | 4 | 18.3 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Paul Millsap | 64 | 16.6 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 22.6 | 4 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Gordon Hayward | 66 | 11.8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 34.6 | 4 | 7.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| Devin Harris | 63 | 11.3 | 1.8 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 36.1 | 4 | 13.0 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 26.7 |
| C.J. Miles | 56 | 9.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 30.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Derrick Favors | 65 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Josh Howard | 43 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 24.3 | 4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Alec Burks | 59 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 4 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Raja Bell | 34 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 39.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| DeMarre Carroll | 20 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 36.8 | 4 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 20.0 |
| Enes Freedom | 66 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Tinsley | 37 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 27.0 | 4 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Earl Watson | 50 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 19.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Blake Ahearn | 4 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 22.2 | 3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Jeremy Evans | 29 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Utah Jazz in the 2012 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced a formidable opponent in the San Antonio Spurs, who swept them in a decisive 4-0 series victory. The Jazz, led by Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap, struggled to contain the Spurs' balanced attack and playoff experience. Despite their efforts, Utah's young roster couldn't match San Antonio's depth and execution, marking an early exit from the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-91 | |
| May 02, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 114-83 | |
| May 05, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 102-90 | |
| May 07, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 87-81 |
Utah Jazz 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-71 | |
| Dec 28, 2011 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 117-100 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-99 | |
| Dec 31, 2011 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-89 | |
| Jan 02, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 94-90 | |
| Jan 03, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 85-73 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 94-85 | |
| Jan 07, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 88-87 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-105 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-87 | |
| Jan 14, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 107-94 | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 106-96 | |
| Jan 17, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-79 | |
| Jan 19, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 94-91 | |
| Jan 21, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-98 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 111-106 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 116-101 | |
| Jan 28, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 96-93 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 107-105 | |
| Feb 02, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-101 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 96-87 | |
| Feb 06, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-88 | |
| Feb 07, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 104-99 | |
| Feb 10, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 101-87 | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 98-88 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 86-80 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 111-85 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 114-100 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | L 101-85 | |
| Feb 20, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 106-102 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-98 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-96 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 104-83 | |
| Mar 02, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | W 99-98 | |
| Mar 03, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 05, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-100 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 99-93 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-91 | |
| Mar 10, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 111-97 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-90 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 120-111 | |
| Mar 15, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-105 | |
| Mar 17, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 99-92 | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-99 | |
| Mar 20, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 97-90 | |
| Mar 22, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 103-102 | |
| Mar 23, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 121-102 | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 139-133 | |
| Mar 26, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-84 | |
| Mar 28, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-82 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 104-103 | |
| Mar 31, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-96 | |
| Apr 02, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-97 | |
| Apr 04, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 107-105 | |
| Apr 06, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-98 | |
| Apr 08, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 114-104 | |
| Apr 09, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 91-84 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-91 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 96-85 | |
| Apr 14, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 103-98 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 123-121 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-91 | |
| Apr 21, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 117-107 | |
| Apr 24, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 100-88 | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-94 |