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Los Angeles Clippers @ Utah Jazz - Game Thread - Continuing the pre-season

Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz, Nov 1, 2008 7:00 PM MDT


How ironic (I've never quite sure if I use that word right) if Morris Almond starts getting more playing time now than he ever has before due to injuries?  Harpring is out again, Korver could be out (although it is likely he will play), and of course Deron is still sporting the collared shirt as opposed to the blue and white.

The Jazz have a bit of incentive to play Almond to see if they can increase his trade value a bit.  Everyone knows what he can do in the D-League, but how he performs at the NBA level is unknown.

It's got to be a terribly awkward situation to be in.  Essentially the team has stated that you're not needed.  It's nothing personal of course.  We have a slew of shooting guards still.  There's just no room for him.  I hope we find a team for him soon.  But I also want the team to get the most they can for him.

The early pre-season continues it's pre-season feel as we'll be without at least five regulars; Williams, Harpring, Collins, Baron Davis, and Marcus Camby. 

Of course the rule that you have to play the team you were traded from within five games of said trade holds true tonight.  Jason Hart makes his triumphant return to the ESA and will once again be LA's starting PG because of an injury to the starter.  Hart's time with the Jazz was a frustrating one for Hart, the Jazz, and for fans.  His poor shot clock management and inability to learn the Jazz offense drove fans nuts.  I imagine we'll hear some boos.  So he was traded straight up for Brevin Knight and I suppose most will say we got the better end of the deal.

So intead of your Deron Williams/Baron Davis matchup, you get Ronnie P/Hart.

The Jazz should own this one.  Boozer should rule the paint again and look for AK to be huge.

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Nice breakdown

Interesting tidbit about Mo Nuts: I’ve been playing NBA Live 09 a bit, and he’s rated more highly than Ronnie Brewer or Ronnie Price. When I played the Nuggets game, without Deron Williams because I was using the DNA feature (updates the rosters to their current condition), Brevin Knight started and the game inserted Mo Nuts as backup point guard. And he’s actually fairly decent, both in shooting and dribble penetration.

Anyway, yes, tonight the Jazz should roll. I’ll be in and out tonight as I’m working.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 6:46 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis and Camby are out?

Wow, I didn’t even know. It’s going to look real bad if we don’t win this one by a sizeable margin.

by Vromanite on Nov 1, 2008 6:47 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Life off, Game on... HAHA.

You know, I don’t mind if Deron is out for this game. He looks way hott in a suit.

I am very sad that my beloved KK is injuered though. Luckily I am wearing my sparkly pink KK t-shirt so hopefully that will help him play better.

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 7:06 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

P.S.

How comical is it that Shart is starting?

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 7:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

This sucks

I’m not getting any video from League Pass Broadband, yet all of the other games are working fine.

by Vromanite on Nov 1, 2008 7:17 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Won't be here much

but hopefully this won’t be as close as it is right now.

by UtesFan89 on Nov 1, 2008 7:36 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the problem

may have been that Booze had ZERO rebounds in the 1st quarter.

by Vromanite on Nov 1, 2008 7:38 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually, he had 2.

7 total… 5 for AK, 2 for Booze.

by UtesFan89 on Nov 1, 2008 7:39 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, oops

Okur had the 2. Sorry.

by UtesFan89 on Nov 1, 2008 7:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally!

My live stream kicked in. Better late than never, I suppose.

by Vromanite on Nov 1, 2008 7:44 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Luckily

You didn’t miss much

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 7:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

How much is that?

I don’t want to pay Dish for America’s Top 100 Plus when all I want is FSN for Jazz games.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's $84.95

but it’s free until November 11.

by Vromanite on Nov 1, 2008 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you said it

I have to flip back and forth between the Utes and this, and I’m not inclined to stay here.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 7:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I was forced to finish watching BYU. It was an ugly win.

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 7:48 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

a win is a win

I’ll take it. (sorry, BYU grad, but I’ve had most of the partisanship drilled out of me by my profession)

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

I’m a quasi Byu fan. I did go to high school with almost the whole team though

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

They won that?

Can’t believe it. Although, it’s better for them to have a better record when they fall to Utah.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sloan at home...

Do you think Sloan even watches this game after the first half defense? He’s already sick…

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 7:50 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Millsap!

Use the backboard dude!

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 7:50 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

hey D

off topic, but you are Luxury in our fantasy league, aren’t you? or do you want us to try to guess? :)

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Was it that obvious? Is that a bad name?

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

we’re just trying to find out who is who.

by UtesFan89 on Nov 1, 2008 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

what he said

I already sent the league a message about who was who, but I had to guess on yours. It’s all good.

ps let me know if you want some help for the draft tomorrow. I have a PDF I can send you that will probably help a lot.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry

to get off topic, everyone.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please

If you could send it to me that’d be great

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

But,

I already have a secret strategy of how I am going to pick players

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

what, take the cutest player on every team? :P

I’ll send you the thing.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAH

How’d you guess…

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you wouldn't have room

only 13 roster spots. :)

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's ok

Not every team has a hot player

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:38 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

mostly player rankings

and a few other things (sleepers, busts, offseason moves, etc.)

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Send the pdf

if you don’t mind.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

over the back

mmmmm

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fes

could take Kaman.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:07 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Sadly

Fes has to take J-Slo first. Not happening.

by UtesFan89 on Nov 1, 2008 8:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Koufos

I propose a game of horse.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone tell me about the first half

I’ve been working and missed most of the action

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:10 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Basically

It was ugly, low scoring
Highlights:
KK hitting back to back catch and shoots
Mike Dunleavy wearing a pimp suit

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

highlight

Wondering what goes through Dunleavy’s head when he looks at his team now as the GM. Think about it – come Tuesday would you rather be Obama or Dunleavy? Who has a bigger mess to clean up?

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

One quick ?

Is the draft at 5 or 6??

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

6pm

can you not make it then?

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:27 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can

I was just confused cause I think it said 5 PST, so that’s 6 here, I just wanted to make sure

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

coolio

yep, 6pm MT. Daylight savings is tonight, so remember that.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:37 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

CJ needs to learn to run a fast break.

That was a horrible shot.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 8:26 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Too many jumpshots.

CJ seems allergic to the rim or cutting to the basket at times. And by times, I mean most times.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 8:31 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I just started watching too.

Where is Sloan?

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 8:32 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT WAS THAT?

Booze was running the floor with him.

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

There should have been one

After the missed dunk by Price.

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they ask him

About Life Off, Game On.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:41 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's the email?

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

please don't

I want to get as little attention as possible.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean the song?

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

should have said “I want IT to get as little attention as possible.”

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I teach English...

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will

What’s the address?

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

RONNIE B

the man-crush continues.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:49 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Ronnie B for 3

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 8:49 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Brev Brev

looked stoked on that one. He’s probably overjoyed at playing for a good team now.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:50 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

We could sit next to each other

and text each other.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean everybody

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

No,

You’d have to bring laptops and post here.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I think it was Shums that brought it up. We’d get anyone that would want to go.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I’ve wanted to do this since I wrote for my old site.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

knight or price?

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 8:59 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point

He’s energy and wow for a few minutes a game. If we lost D-Will for a long time, though, I think I’d go with the steady hands of Knight. Less wow, but less worry.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm impressed with Knight tonight.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally

I was started to get worried about this game. Thank goodness this is the Clippers.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:00 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Clips confidence?

I’m watching the FSN West (Clippers) broadcast since I live in Vegas and they mentioned how the Jazz will start 2-0 with DW out. The one announcer starts in… “Well, they have an…” looking like he’s gonna say easy schedule to start the year, ’til he realizes the next game is against the Clips! :) Funny shtuff.

by rxmike12 on Nov 1, 2008 9:02 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

The one thing I like about Boler and Booner is that for the most part, they’re not homers.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

are we talking

about the same Booner? The guy that voted D-Will for Rookie of the Year over Paul? Now it’s a different story, but back then, there’s no way Deron had the better year.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he came out and admitted it

Most wouldn’t have. But yeah, that was unbelievable. But in the broadcasts, they don’t have too much homerism. They’re actually kind of hard on the Jazz at times.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

...homers

I hoped to get the Utah ‘cast which would have been on League Pass but it’s blacked out.. oh well.

by rxmike12 on Nov 1, 2008 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

tundra

Our question was better.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:06 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Ricky Davis

is getting moved into my “do not draft” column for Sunday.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:10 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

You want him, cuz he will do ANYTHING to get stats.

He tried to get a triple double by passing to himself.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE Ohio State University

Is this the KK Danielle thinks is so hot?

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Koufos!

Wow, these Clips announcers are lovin it…

by rxmike12 on Nov 1, 2008 9:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Member..

..of the Koufos Klan they just said. They are pretty bad…

by rxmike12 on Nov 1, 2008 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

They probably said it

with a C, Clan, no?

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

They said it...

..with three syllables. Kou-Fos Klan. So take it for what you will…

by rxmike12 on Nov 1, 2008 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

uncool

Klan jokes = NEVER funny.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to hear the audio

There’s not reason for saying that. I would love to post it for those morons.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I rewound the DVR...

It wasn’t as bad as I thought. It’s more Koufos-clan, all in one. But, still odd.

by rxmike12 on Nov 1, 2008 9:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kosta sighting

No Almond yet though. JErry would still have all the starters out though.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems like it.

We would have a hard time trading Almond alone, I would think.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almond sweetens the deal

if you’re trying to dump fes

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

doesn't have to be Fes

Collins’ contract is attractive.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:16 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't tease us like that

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wasn't teasing. It's true.

And I think Fes and Almond sort of sweeten the deal together. A team would take a flier on those guys, I would guess.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to go on record.

I prefer Knight over Price. I love Ronnie Price actually, but not on the floor with the starters. He tries a little too hard and Knight, just doesn’t make bad decisions. Almost ever. And AK looks fantastic this year. I feel no ounce of worry when he has the ball this year.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:14 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome!

This needs to be a permanent part of every game thread.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:17 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly.

Bolerjack thinks that double doubles are the greatest stat ever. Hey Boler, let us know when Jazz men DON’T get a double double.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

love it.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kaman welcomes Koufos

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:18 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Fes vs Koufos

First one to score doesn’t have to go to Orem

by Vromanite on Nov 1, 2008 9:19 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

better than HORSE

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Knight has been terrific. A game.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:21 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh.

Our 3rd unit is going to ruin the low TO record.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:22 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Almond for Eric Gordon

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

FES

not going to Orem

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Koufos

to theD-League, then

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:24 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

BBJOHN

You’re a gracious host. Thanks for having us.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:25 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad to have everyone

Lurkers, feel free to post. Tell your friends. Try the veal.

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:26 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

For the record.

I like Fes better than Almond, for the record. Fun times. If we do a game together at the ESA, I would love to come. I will be in SLC for about 20 days in Dec/Jan.

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on Nov 1, 2008 9:26 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Game Off, Life On :-(

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:27 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Utes are still playing on the Mtn.

Leave the ball, will you George?

by MTN on Nov 1, 2008 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good work tonight, everyone

Made my shift much more enjoyable. Oh, a small game recap is already up here.

Don’t forget, fantasy friends: tomorrow at 6pm MT! Be there or be a loser all season!

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:32 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

If you're still here

And you’re not watching the Texas/TT game, you just missed the game of the century

by Basketball John on Nov 1, 2008 9:46 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crispy crap
was. EPIC. Guns up indeed.

My little brother is serving his mission in Lubbock right now. Stay inside tonight, B.

I'll make it.

by Shums on Nov 1, 2008 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry I disappeared

I got dragged to Mamma Mia. Ewwwww. But good game. And I’m excited for the draft tomorrow.

by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 1, 2008 9:59 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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