Refs are blind
by ElMartini on 11/29/21Vivint Arena - Salt Lake CityGreat game, I had a good time. The refs that officiated just really sucked
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Utah Jazz History
The Utah Jazz joined the NBA in 1974 as an expansion franchise in New Orleans. They quickly traded for a local favorite, point guard "Pistol" Pete Maravich, who went to college at Louisiana State. Maravich had an entertaining style of playing and won the NBA scoring title in the 1976–77 season.
Logistical issues plagued the team in New Orleans, where the franchise spent only five years, never finishing with a winning record. The Jazz moved to Utah for the 1979–80 season, and they qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 1983–84.
The season after their first playoff berth, the Jazz selected point guard John Stockton with the No. 16 pick in the NBA Draft. The following year, they selected forward Karl Malone with the No. 13 pick. They became one of the best duos in NBA history and anchored the most successful period in franchise history.
The Jazz qualified for the playoffs in 20 consecutive seasons and won 50 or more regular season games in 11 of those seasons. Malone won the NBA MVP Award twice, in 1997 and 1999, and Stockton broke Magic Johnson's career assist record in 1995. He finished his career with 15,806 assists, a record that still stands.
The Jazz advanced to the NBA Finals in back-to-back seasons in 1996–97 and 1997–98, but they faced Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls both times. The Bulls beat them in six games each year. Utah has not been back to the finals since, but they’ve maintained a consistent level of success. They have missed the playoffs just nine times in the last 35 years.
Utah Jazz Team Info
Conference: Western
Division: Northwest
Year Founded: 1974
Team Colors: Key Black, Spotlight Yellow, Gray, Purple
Team Rivals: Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets
Utah Jazz at Delta Center
Delta Center (formerly Vivint Arena) has gone through several different names, but it has been the home of the Utah Jazz since it opened in 1991. The arena has hosted several notable events, including the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the 2002 Winter Olympics.
The exterior of the arena features statues of point guard John Stockton and forward Karl Malone, who are widely considered the two best players in Jazz franchise history. Stockton spent his entire 19-year career in Utah, while Malone spent 18 years with the Jazz.
The Utah Jazz’s 2023–24 regular season kicks off in October at home as the Jazz face off against the Sacramento Kings. The Jazz play their final game of the regular season at Chase Center in San Francisco, California against Western Conference opponents the Golden State Warriors. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on:
Resale tickets for the Utah Jazz’s 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster.
The Utah Jazz have made two appearances in the NBA Finals (in 1997 and 1998), but have never won.
All 30 teams will participate in the Group Play stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Here’s a list of the Utah Jazz’s Group West A matchups:
The Utah Jazz play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The seating map for Delta Center can be viewed here.
Great game, I had a good time. The refs that officiated just really sucked
This was my first in person NBA experience. I was thrilled and loved every moment of it. I will definitely be back.
For the price of tickets, the in-game entertainment was terrible. There was no half-time show. The only thing they really had was a bunch of dancers that nobody really cared about. The Jazz played terrible so at a bare minimum, they could have had some really good in-game entertainment and halftime show, which they did not.
This was my first ever experience at vivid arena along with my first ever jazz game that I have ever been too so it was amazing!!!
I’m not from Utah or a Jazz fan. I’m out here on business and want to go out before returning home. I was so amazed at how easy it was to located seating, how affordable the tickets were and how entertaining the game was. Of course the team I was rooting for lost but it was still a very enjoyable night
Had so much fun. Lines were not long getting in. Security was great. Snacks were ok.
Jazz got the win, fun game! However, entering the venue required waiting in lines so long it was like a bad dream
It was a good experience. We had good seats and the atmosphere was fun. Water is way overpriced!
Got the tickets for anniversary to surprise wife. She had the best time ever. Everything was easy and great
Had a great experience at the game even though the Jazz got beat. It was especially fun joining in on the Gordon Hayward "Boooooo" Chorus, that just made my whole night!
This was the worst game I have watched since following the Jazz for 26 years. Houston did not play there three best players. The fans cheered for the first time late in the 3rd quarter after a Mitchell technical foul. Tons of turnovers and too many ticky tack fouls never allowed for there to have any flow to the game. The Jazz starters were out hustled by 2nd string players.
We found our seats very fast because the ushers did a good job. We are great Jazz fans and it was so much fun
Excellent game and venue. Great food and halftime entertainment, facilities are very clean and very much family oriented atmosphere. Would go again.
Great venue! Friendly, kind staff. Views of court are great no matter your seat location. Clean and inviting.
We really enjoyed our visit to the arena against the hornets. Maybe it was because we were winning the whole game, it felt like the energy at the stadium was not the hyped loud energy it usually is. The whole jazz bear jousting thing was a waste of time but im glad the kids got to have fun watching it. Great experience overall.
Entering the arena through security was quick. The attended pointed to the direction of our seats. A good variety of concession stands, reasonably price, compared to other arena's . Atmosphere was good, especially when the home team wins.
It was great as always! I love Utah Jazz games and never miss the opportunity to come again and support favorite team!
Everyone was very helpful and the whole experience was fantastic
It was a great game as long as I was there. I had an awesome time while I was there.
Everything was great!!! Good food, workers very friendly and the game very fun!!!