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Weekly Run podcast: How the Jazz adjusted to win Game 2 and even up with the Thunder

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma City • Defense travels, and so does the podcast.

Tony Jones and Kyle Goon report from Chesapeake Energy Arena, breaking down the adjustments and performances in the Utah Jazz’s Game 2 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. With special guest Andy Larsen of KSL.com, the team looks at Donovan Mitchell, Russell Westbrook and the plays and players that mattered on the Weekly Run Podcast, the Tribune’s show about the Utah Jazz.

There’s also some diving into the local color — did somebody mention nightlife?

Here’s the rundown:

At 2:20 • Hello, Donovan Mitchell. The rookie has a coming-out party as a playoff closer after the Jazz allowed a 19-0 run.

At 7:55 • Derrick Favors turned into a glass-cleaning monster in Game 2.

At 10:30 • Discussing the foul trouble Steven Adams got into, and thinking about how much officiating is affecting the series.

At 13:55 • Is the West unfolding according to Steve Kerr’s master plan?

At 15:30 • From Game 1 to Game 2, what was the best coaching or player adjustment from the Jazz?

At 18:30 • Russell Westbrook has fallen into the trap the Jazz defense set for him.

At 23:35 • Experiencing the thrilling nightlife of Oklahoma City! Tony tells of meeting a storm-chaser and explains his deep relationship with his XBox.

At 29:05 • What the Jazz still need to improve and adjust going into a homestand.

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