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Frustrated Coach Hardy Demands More from Struggling Jazz

12/9/2025

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Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy expressed frustration during a timeout in a 131-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 7, 2025.
Video footage shows Will Hardy urging his players to "play harder."
The Jazz, now 8-15, have not reached the playoffs since 2022 in their rebuilding.
Thunder led 45-20 after the first quarter, with Lauri Markkanen out.
The Jazz will play the Memphis Grizzlies next.

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Story summary

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy expressed frustration during a timeout in a 131-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 7, 2025.
Video footage shows Will Hardy urging his players to "play harder."
The Jazz, now 8-15, have not reached the playoffs since 2022 in their rebuilding.
Thunder led 45-20 after the first quarter, with Lauri Markkanen out.
The Jazz will play the Memphis Grizzlies next.