Kawhi Leonard making threes, Patty Mills showing off his range (a perfect 3-3 from deep), Gasol scoring 21 points with 8 rebounds, 3 steals and Bismack Biyombo swatting 3 blocks and disrupting passing lanes. As soon as a turnover occurred by Utah, the Spurs were off down the court. Bryn Forbes would hit a 3PTer, or Rudy Gay (and his 20 points with 7 rebounds) would throw down a ferocious dunk on the break.
The Jazz would cut it within single digits here and there courtesy of Ricky Rubio's 11 assists and playmaking efforts, but in the 3rd quarter, the Spurs regained control and nearly led by thirty points, their highest lead being 27.
Iman Shumpert was tasked with making life difficult for rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell, and nearly outscored Mitchell, which was a nice result. Mitchell shot 5-15 from the floor, a disappointing 2-8 from long range courtesy of Shumpert hounding him. The Spurs big men combined for 12 rebounds, a pretty solid takeaway when facing Rudy Gobert, who dominated the glass for the Jazz with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Derrick Favors had 20 points and 12 rebounds on 8-13 shooting. Kawhi Leonard had 15 points, as well.