In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, the Utah Jazz emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against their opponents, with veteran guard Mike Conley providing insight into the game"s dramatic conclusion and the team"s reaction to pivotal developments elsewhere in the league.
Following a nail-biting victory, Conley joined reporters to reflect on the rollercoaster of emotions that characterized the contest.
“Unorthodox way to win the game, but the Wolves find a way to win it," Conley remarked. “Crazy night. You know, last couple of games of the year you get, you get games like this and, you know, give them credit. They played hard, they worked for everything and made it a tough game and we were able to figure it out then."
"When we went down a couple of points in the 4th Coach called timeout & he was going off on us & was saying DEN is down 1 with 1 second to go, so get your bleep together."
-Mike Conley postgame when I asked when the team knew about Nuggets loss. https://t.co/Q3xN5bLHd9
— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) April 13, 2024
Amidst the intensity of the game, Conley revealed the pivotal moment when the team received crucial information regarding the outcome of another matchup.
“When we went down a couple points there in the fourth, coach called timeout and he"s going off on us and was saying like, Denver is down one with 1 second to go. Like get your, get your bleep together," Conley recounted.
Despite the team"s triumph, Conley remained humble and focused on the challenges that lie ahead, acknowledging the competitive nature of the league and the significance of every game as the playoffs draw near.
“You know, normally you get the last couple games and guys are resting and sitting out, and now every game is more important than the next," Conley remarked, emphasizing the heightened stakes as the regular season concludes.
Conley also praised teammate Rudy Gobert for his outstanding performance, commending the star center for his dominant presence on both ends of the court.
“He was great. You know, I told him there earlier in the fourth, I said, man, I"m gonna get you going," Conley remarked, highlighting Gobert"s impact on the game.
As the Jazz continue their quest for playoff success, Conley"s insights offer a glimpse into the team"s mindset and determination to overcome adversity on their journey towards championship glory.
