NBA 2018-19: 3 talking points from San Antonio Spurs' payback win over Utah Jazz

#3 Utah commit 16 turnovers while San Antonio shoot 91% from the FT line

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committing an average 22 personal fouls per game this season.

The final score would suggest that the Spurs beat the Jazz by just 13 points, but the hosts were pretty much dominant for most of the game, especially after a 17-0 run from the end of the first quarter through the beginning of the second.

The Spurs held the Jazz to 18 points in the first and second quarters which turned out to be a season-low for points allowed by an opponent in the first half.

Utah's powerhouse sophomore, Donovan Mitchell was held scoreless in the first half as San Antonio raced to a 54-36 lead while holding Utah to 36 percent shooting.

The Spurs shot an impressive 53% from the field as a unit and restricted the Jazz to a total of under-100 points at the same time. Spurs blocked the ball 7 times in the game and produced 16 turnovers out of the Jazz offense.

They outrebounded Utah both on the offensive (10) and defensive (36) glass.

"The last couple of games we looked better at the defensive end," Popovich said. "More communication, a little more understanding. Guys get used to playing with each other and understanding what the process is for the way we want to play. I think it's sinking in, so we'll see if it continues."