Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz - Game Thread
by Basketball John on Nov 26, 2008 5:03 PM MST
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Right now, having Williams back is all that matters. It will take him a while to get up to full speed. I still don't think we see him attack the rim like he normally does, but he should be better than his last outings when he was pushing it.
His first game at home will get him a huge ovation when he's introduced. And should he be able to explode for a dunk, the crowd may blow the roof off.
Every Jazz fan has been (in)patiently waiting for his return. With Deron back, we'll be able to better gauge just how well this Jazz team will be.
Of course, that will have to wait a little longer no too. Boozer is likely out. Korver is a game-time decision. If we could get a regular rotation, it would be a miracle.
But the bench players have filled in admirably. Granted, there have been a couple of frustrating losses that we might not have had had everyone been healthy. But to be where we are in the standings while having at least 3 regulars out per game, we're okay. It might sting in the end of the season though if we lose a seeding by one or two games.
And so much for Jarron Collins' expiring contract this season. He'll be out at least 4-6 weeks and a lot more than that if he has surgery due to his elbow injury. He may be out past the trading deadline. And even if he's back before then, who's going to take his $2MM expiring deal? It could happen for someone trying to get even more cap space and doesn't care if he plays or not.
So on to tonight's game. Memphis is in town after getting beat at their place just last week. The Jazz should win this handily. We're getting some semblance of our team back. Let's hope that this thing gets decided by the third quarter so that we can rest Deron a bit.
And I failed pretty miserably for Dial the Dunk. So I'll be adding a reminder to every game thread with the number. I'll have a contest in the next game or two (one that will get more readers) for leaving a message. Here it the info,
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sorry
working, I’ll be in and out tonight. Glad to see Deron hit some shots — that would seem to indicate that his ankle is able to generate enough lift to get him in optimal shooting form.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
Anyone that's been watching the games (because I certainly haven't)
how’s Almond looked?
I mean, I can look at his stats, but how does he look on the court (on both sides)?
weak defensively (positioning is poor in on-ball defense, got a foul called on him too), hasn’t had a chance yet offensively. He’s hustling, though.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
Paulie
is playing like a MAN. It’s amazing to see what he can do when he isn’t worrying about fouls.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
i thought the okc-cle box score was messed up
that lbj and two other starters played less than 20 minutes but it was real…cle led 66-32 at the half and won by 35…
ronnie b 10th in the league in dunks
http://www.sportsline.com/nba/dunk-o-meter/yearly
ak 21st (actually tied for 16th)
Amen!
Just the emotion and leadership… oh and he’s kinda good too.
Regardless of Simmons’ silliness. See his NBA article today?
i don't read him anymore, i find him annoying
(even before he started going off on dwill this season)
dwill 5 assists in last 4 minutes
I was gonna mention that
although death threats are never cool, I sort of like that Jazz fans are getting under his skin. Prick.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
this
is just great team basketball. What the Jazz are all about. This pleases me.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
Obviously he's joking, but c'mon... (for those who didn't see it..)
9. Is there a dumber argument in sports than “Chris Paul or Deron Williams”?
I argued before the season, passionately, that Paul was in a different league and earned myself a few death threats from the Salt Lake City area. (You stay classy, Utah.) Check out their 2009 stats through four weeks:
• Paul: 20.5 PPG, 12.2 APG, 2.9 steals, 52.3% FG, 85.6% FT.
• Williams: 7.5 PPG, 8.0 APG, 0.0 steals, 26.7% FG, 66.7% FT.
I mean, that’s a landslide! Come on! Can we all agree to stop arguing about this?
D-Will
has his swagger back. Every shot they show of him, on the court, on the bench, scoring, passing, whatever, he’s got this look on his face like he’s gonna straight murder some fools.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
you have to remind us.
keep your depressing comments to yourself, Dr. Doom.
Kidding. but seriously, it’s gonna be tough this offseason.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
I would think Millsap and Memo makes the most sense...
Although I wouldn’t want to lose Boozer. But Millsap’s turning into a beast as a PF.
'Sap & Memo.
Keeping ’Sap & Booze would leave us very short up front.
Even with Koufos & Fesenko in the wings.
I honestly don't know.
Massive scrum on the floor for the ball, somehow it kicks out and ends up in Ronnie B’s hands for a reverse layup. I think every single Jazzman on the floor touched the ball at some point. Crazy.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
Here's my description: (watching for 3rd time)
RP steal, AK between defenders legs to CJ to Millsap to Brewer for up and under reverse layup.
If that’s what you were asking…
He's played pretty well..
The entire team has been VERY active defensively… too much Rudy Gay/O.J. Mayo, but thankfully that’s it.
no such thing with CJ
I would much rather have him fire away and be recognized as an offensive threat, even if he has a bad night, than have him play timid.
"SHOCK THE WORLD!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
What's sad
is that it seems (based on a blog I was reading) that the Grizzlies also have 3rd quarter issues.
At least until today.
We're not?
Does that have something to do with half of our team being injured, and the other half knowing a small bit of D.
Right now
the Jazz best /- is Ronnie Brewer (31)
the Grizz’s best is Adriana Lima’s boyfriend (-1)
Slight difference, no?
So
I didn’t watch the game at all, but how did everyone play with Deron back?
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 26, 2008 9:16 PM MST reply actions
After the game
I just updated the “theme” of my blog… anyone wanna tell me if it looks better/worse?
Please?
I was wondering the same thing
..but I KNOW I’m stupid..
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