Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 125-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen. 1. Jazz’s poor defense — can it get better by the end of the rebuild? The good news — after becoming the worst defensive team in the league last season,

In a 125-110 victory in which the Milwaukee Bucks led fairly comfortably throughout — especially in the second half — Lillard and Antetokounmpo combined to score 70 points as they coasted past the Jazz to their 26th win. The loss dropped Utah to 10-34 and notched the Jazz’s sixth consecutive loss and their ninth defeat in the last ten games.

Isaiah Collier was moved to the Utah Jazz starting lineup, replacing Keyonte George. Collier's passing skills and defensive potential were key factors in the decision. Despite the loss to the Bucks, the Jazz see this as beneficial for team development.