The 2016-17 Utah Jazz season marked a significant step forward for the franchise, showcasing their development and competitiveness in the Western Conference. Under head coach Quin Snyder, the Jazz finished the regular season with a 51-31 record, securing the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. This improvement was spearheaded by their formidable defense, ranked third in the league in defensive rating, and the emergence of their star player, Gordon Hayward, who averaged 21.9 points per game and earned his first All-Star selection.
Key offseason acquisitions, including veteran guard George Hill and forward Joe Johnson, bolstered the roster. Rudy Gobert also proved to be an essential asset, leading the NBA in blocks with 2.6 per game and establishing himself as one of the league’s premier defensive anchors. The team’s depth was further highlighted by the contributions of Rodney Hood and Derrick Favors, despite the latter struggling with injuries throughout the season.
In the playoffs, the Jazz faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. The series was tightly contested, but Utah triumphed in seven games, marking their first playoff series victory since 2010. Their postseason run was halted in the second round by the eventual champions, the Golden State Warriors, who swept the Jazz in four games. Overall, the 2016-17 season was pivotal for the Jazz, laying a strong foundation for future success while reinvigorating the fan base with renewed hope and excitement.
- Regular Season Record: 51-31
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 0-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Gordon Hayward | 73 | 21.9 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 39.8 | 11 | 24.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 41.2 |
| George Hill | 49 | 16.9 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 40.3 | 8 | 15.6 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 38.7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 81 | 14.0 | 12.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 9 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Rodney Hood | 59 | 12.7 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 37.1 | 11 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| Derrick Favors | 50 | 9.5 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 30.0 | 11 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Joe Johnson | 78 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 41.1 | 11 | 12.9 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Shelvin Mack | 55 | 7.8 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 30.8 | 9 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 46.7 |
| Joe Ingles | 82 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 44.1 | 11 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 36.6 |
| Alec Burks | 42 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 32.9 | |||||||
| Dante Exum | 66 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 29.5 | 7 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Trey Lyles | 71 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 31.9 | 2 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Boris Diaw | 73 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 24.7 | 11 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 42.9 |
| Jeff Withey | 51 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Raul Neto | 40 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 32.3 | 9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 50.0 |
| Joel Bolomboy | 12 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Utah Jazz in the 2017 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers in a tightly contested first-round series. The Jazz emerged victorious in seven games, thanks to standout performances from Gordon Hayward and the veteran leadership of Joe Johnson. This series win marked Utah's first playoff series victory since 2010, setting the stage for their second-round matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 97-95 | |
| Apr 18, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 99-91 | |
| Apr 21, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-106 | |
| Apr 23, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-98 | |
| Apr 25, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 96-92 | |
| Apr 28, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-93 | |
| Apr 30, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz advanced to the second round after a hard-fought seven-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, they faced the Golden State Warriors, who were in dominant form, ultimately sweeping the Jazz in four games. Despite their exit, the Jazz showcased resilience and potential, setting a strong foundation for future seasons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-94 | |
| May 04, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 115-104 | |
| May 06, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 102-91 | |
| May 08, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 121-95 |
Utah Jazz 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-104 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 96-89 | |
| Oct 30, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 88-75 | |
| Nov 01, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 106-91 | |
| Nov 02, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 97-81 | |
| Nov 04, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-86 | |
| Nov 06, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | W 114-109 | |
| Nov 07, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-84 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 87-74 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 102-91 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 102-96 | |
| Nov 17, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 85-77 | |
| Nov 19, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-102 | |
| Nov 20, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-91 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 108-83 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 95-68 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-103 | |
| Nov 29, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 120-101 | |
| Dec 01, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 111-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 105-98 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-101 | |
| Dec 06, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 112-105 | |
| Dec 08, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 106-99 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 104-84 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 109-89 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-100 | |
| Dec 18, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 82-73 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-74 | |
| Dec 21, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 94-93 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 27, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-100 | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-83 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 91-86 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 101-89 | |
| Jan 03, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-104 | |
| Jan 05, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-93 | |
| Jan 07, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 94-92 | |
| Jan 08, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 88-79 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-92 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-77 | |
| Jan 14, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 114-107 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 106-101 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-107 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 109-100 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 97-95 | |
| Jan 24, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 103-93 | |
| Jan 26, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 96-88 | |
| Jan 28, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 102-95 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-88 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 105-98 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 120-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 127-94 | |
| Feb 09, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 112-105 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-104 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 88-72 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-88 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-95 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | W 102-92 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-106 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-80 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 112-97 | |
| Mar 05, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-109 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 88-83 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-108 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-104 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-108 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-83 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-83 | |
| Mar 18, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 95-86 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-100 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 108-101 | |
| Mar 25, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 108-95 | |
| Mar 27, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 108-100 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-82 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 95-88 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-103 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-87 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-113 | |
| Apr 08, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-86 | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-99 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 101-97 |