Lauri Markkanen has been asked to lead the Utah Jazz both on and off the floor this year and so far he has been wildly impressive. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at how Lauri has handled the role of leader this year and how he has adapted his game to a team that has been in flux.

Through 11 games of the season the Jazz schedule has been against 5 of the best teams and 4 of the least good teams so it is a really good level of assessment of where the Utah Jazz sit and what we can expect for the rest of the season.

Late Game Watch takes a look at the Atlanta Hawks and what a tremendous problem Trae Young is on the defensive end. The New York Knicks beat the Hawks last night. The Boston Celtics look amazing. They are by far the best team Locke has seen all season and the 76ers still have some issues with Tyrese Maxey at the point guard.

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