SALT LAKE CITY – The recent success of the Minecraft movie has not only captivated audiences but has also made its way into the realm of sports. Director Jared Hess was a special guest at the Utah Jazz’s final home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where the excitement of the film was palpable.
The crossover we didn’t know we needed
Welcome to @deltacenter, @EdiPattersonHi, @MrTonyHale and Jared Hess!#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/pNJG6KNXp4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 12, 2025
To commemorate the film’s triumph, the Jazz Bear donned a zombie mask and rode a human chicken, a playful nod to a viral meme from the movie that has taken social media by storm. Fans erupted in laughter and cheers as Jack Black, the voice behind Steve, delivered the now-iconic line “chicken jockey.”
𝘾𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙉 𝙅𝙊𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙔
https://t.co/1i8d9IBLkR pic.twitter.com/9brjdX7vQQ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 12, 2025
Jazz Close Out Home Schedule Against OKC Thunder
As the Utah Jazz wrapped up their home schedule against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they aimed to build on a recent victory. After enduring a challenging stretch with nine consecutive losses and only 10 wins in their last 19 games, the Jazz finally broke their drought with a thrilling 133-126 overtime win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite this recent success, the team holds a disheartening 10-30 record at home and a 17-63 overall standing, tying them for the lowest in the NBA.
In stark contrast, the Thunder have been enjoying an extraordinary regular season, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With an impressive 66-14 record, Oklahoma City has the luxury of resting key players as they prepare for the playoffs. Notably, several stars, including Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, were listed on the injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup.
This game marked the fourth and final encounter between the Jazz and the Thunder this season, with Oklahoma City having dominated the previous three matchups by an average margin exceeding 17 points.
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Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
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