Even with Rudy Gobert on the court, does the Utah Jazz’s ‘prevent defense’ make them too susceptible to big runs?

Half of the Utah Jazz’s losses have seen them surrender double-digit leads on the way to defeat.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Hassan Whiteside (21) and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defending Charlotte Hornets guard Ish Smith (10) as the Utah Jazz host the Charlotte Hornets, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.

Even with Rudy Gobert on the court, does the Utah Jazz’s ‘prevent defense’ make them too susceptible to big runs?

Half of the Utah Jazz’s losses have seen them surrender double-digit leads on the way to defeat.

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