Especially Jeff Hornacek, like Kevin Johnson, has already decided to retire after the season, so this game might also be the last of his career.
He tried to salvage the defeat with three-pointers, making two out of three and momentarily giving the fans a glimpse of hope.
But on the defensive end, the Jazz couldn't hold up, the veteran players couldn't keep up, and there were gaps everywhere.
When defending Grant Hill, Hornacek was beaten with a single step and could only pull from behind.
He was called for a foul, which resulted in six accumulated fouls, forcing him off the court, and he didn't come back again.
As Hornacek left the court, the fans at the Triangle Center erupted in applause; this was his final exit.
Returning to the bench, Hornacek covered his face with a towel, telling himself in his heart, it's over, it's all over.
