Utah Jazz @ Los Angeles Clippers - Game Thread - MIA
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 4:23 PM MST
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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers, Nov 3, 2008 8:30 PM MST
Second verse, same as the first.
The only difference in this game will be that it's in LA instead of at the ESA. The Clippers will be able to hang around longer since they've had some time to rest and because they're playing at home. That said, they Jazz should once again be favored as Baron Davis is out and Camby could be.
Deron is of course still out. Siler has the update on his status. It sounds like he would have been back by now if not for the swelling of his foot with blood.
Maybe we need to throw some leaches on the thing.
So just take everything I wrote in the last game thread and apply it to this one.
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Wow. That picture has no place in the World Wide Web.
I think I have to talk to my bishop now. Thanks.
We bleed True Blue.
www.truebluejazz.com
It's similar to an ink blot test
You should see your psychiatrist for some follow up.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
what the hell is that?
and what part of the body is it?
Is the game at 8:30 tonight? I’m out campaigning in the freezing cold
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 3, 2008 5:13 PM MST up reply actions
I don't care what anyone says.
Boozer has been playing with great defensive intensity and he communicates on the floor on defense.
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Miles. Does not play good defense.
I don’t know why some people say he does or has the potential to. He moves too much on defense. Looks nervous.
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He has "potential"
he’s not looking very far ahead in finding it though.
LIke you said, too nervous. And not exactly looking like he’s worth $4 million.
Anyone has "potential"
except for Collins and Hart.
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That last drive by Boozer
Is unusual for him. He went right for the contact. Maybe that’s been his attitude change this year on both ends.
Just when you think Knight might be the better starter
Price goes and makes two amazing passes on the break like that.
I might just be optimistic, but,
I just get a different sense from this team than the last year’s team. Last year in a game like this, I just kept hoping that the Jazz would come around and steal the game, but this year, I feel like we will win this game. There is a sense of accountability on the court. The defense improves in game. We are now stopping Thornton. Boozer plays with attitude now. I like what I have seen so far. Don’t worry fans. We will win this game. We seem to really not want to lose, which is refreshing.
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by clarkpojo on Nov 3, 2008 9:04 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Im glad you feel confident
I am feeling very uneasy about this game. It just gives me anxiety when Deron isn’t playing
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 3, 2008 9:17 PM MST up reply actions
I agree
You can definitely tell when the team has “it.” They seem to now.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:17 PM MST up reply actions
Nothing against Knight or Price
but I miss watching D-Will play. Hopefully he’ll be back for the Portland game.
I don't know what Memo's deal is.
I thought that he would have a hot start to the season due to his hot end last year. He isn’t playing badly. He just isn’t shooting. It is encouraging to know we will have another level to go to when he starts playing and asserting himself.
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He looks tentative..
…even when he goes to the hole it’s a step slower than usual. For a guy who’s supposed to be in much improved shape, I dunno what’s up.
Agreed.
But he isn’t forcing anything, which would be bad. He just isn’t asserting himself.
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Have Memo and Boozer
Ever played well together? Seems like one is hot, the other is cold. Are they sharing the hot hand?
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:23 PM MST up reply actions
OK
Boone was leading me astray. But we still only have 4. 5 as I type.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:19 PM MST up reply actions
I like these announcers.
They aren’t biased and they are straightforward. And they don’t keep track of double doubles.
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I personally think that Boozer will stay with the Jazz after this season.
But I would now move Detroit to the very top of the list of potential suitors.
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Putting up shots
Same thoughts as yours above.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:26 PM MST up reply actions
They desperately need...
HD on the League Pass. It always looks so awful when it’s not.
Or I just need a better TV.
I'm a struggling graduate student.
We ALL need better tvs.
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Baron is our best weapon right now.
We are settling for too many long two pointers. We need to control the paint or take 3’s.
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Our defense has been fine.
We just can’t hit shots or get out on the break.
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All I know is that I picked up Marc Gasol off waivers.
And he had 27 points and 15 boards tonight.
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Does he even get a look from a girl
If he’s not in the NBA?
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:35 PM MST up reply actions
A girl gorilla, maybe.
That was mean. I am sorry Marc.
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I think you stole it from me
during the draft last night
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 3, 2008 9:39 PM MST up reply actions
And it's all because he had to get a rental car.
And his poor kids had to ride low.
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As far as DWill goes...
Is it smarter to sit him vs. Portland and let him rest ’til the NY game? An extra four days might be good long term for 1 game…
…although I’m dying to see him back.
I am confident that Deron will know when he is ready to come back.
I think it will be his decision and he looks like he won’t rush anything, so if he’s ready, I think he will play.
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That is the most speculative article I have read in a long time.
That’s not a compliment. One quote from a team executive or GM does not a good case make.
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YAH
I think it’s total bs. Some intern had a lot of fun writing it though…
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 3, 2008 9:46 PM MST up reply actions
We all know LBJ is coming to Utah in 2010
To argue otherwise is pointless.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:47 PM MST up reply actions
If we had a professional football team
There could have been a joke there. I guess LA would have had to have one too.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 9:48 PM MST up reply actions
Lebron to Detroit would be realistic if...
-Lebron wanted to win championships more than make 50 Billion dollars.
-Detroit was a market city and not like a 3rd world country
-Lebron was best friends with Fifty Cent or Mary J. Blige and they partly owned the Pistons
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There should be a rule for CJ.
He can’t shoot an outside shot unless he has made 3 layups.
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HE's so ugly though
He has ‘shoulder’ hair!!!!!!
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 3, 2008 10:00 PM MST up reply actions
We need to get a jumpstart in the offense this game.
Hit a couple of shots and start rolling.
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nice passing
and quick thinking on that loose ball pass from booze to ak
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 10:05 PM MST reply actions
I thought Brewer would struggle this game.
But not like this. We need to look for him a little more. Him and Boozer and Okur should get the offensive calls to finish the game.
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The way they had to double Brewer last game makes me think
he should be getting the ball more in the paint. Back down Mobley while Camby’s not in there.
That is the story of this game for sure. Missed shots.
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But we are starting to crash the boards better.
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What is Hollinger going to say when the Clippers only shoot 4 free throws in 3 quarters?
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In only 8 minutes.
It was when they were already up by 20 points though.
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I'll just take any win on the road without Deron.
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Mobley can't grab the ball after being out of bounds. That was a missed call.
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Nothing against Price & Knight
but this team just seems horribly less potent without Deron.
And that needs to be fixed, or Deron will be playing 40+ minutes a game this season.
Brewer should not have come down with that.
Knight and Price are very good backups though.
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Long term. Having Deron out a few games will help Knight and Price.
Especially if we win the games without Deron.
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And I nominate Ricky Davis for the most useless player in the NBA.
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Hart can't hurt the team from the bench. Davis is making the Clippers worse by playing.
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He will have made
$40 MM in his career after this year.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
You cna sponsor his basketball-reference.com page for $20
That’s about $19.99 too high.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 10:26 PM MST up reply actions
If you have
four twenties and a five
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 10:29 PM MST up reply actions
The more I see both of them play, I think Knight and Price are dead even.
I also think they are both good backups in this league. We have the best 3 point guard rotation in the league, hands down.
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Millsap has been nothing short of incredible.
Subway sub and player of the game.
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I'm a big fan of Sting.
I don’t really listen to his music, but the fact that he is still making it. I respect that.
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Are you all very jealous of the fact that I have Millsap on my team?
by DaniellelovesKK on Nov 3, 2008 10:35 PM MST reply actions
absolutely.
I will trade Lebron James, Chris Paul and Corey Maggette for him.
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I thought the Clippers would contend for a playoff spot this year. I was dead wrong.
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The Kings, Clips & Wiz are all winless.
The Kings… that’s what happens when you start Mikki Moore over Jason Thompson.
The Clips… stay healthy, maybe?
The Wiz… it’s only been 2 games. Is Shorty on the team?
Korver
taking the hit in a decided game.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 10:45 PM MST reply actions
I can't believe that.
I think he had 6 or 7 on one offensive possession.
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Oh hey so...
if the Nuggets do release/waive/whatever Antonio McDyess, should the Jazz try to bring him in?
I read that he's staying now
He might be worth something. But there’s no room for him right now.
by Basketball John on Nov 3, 2008 10:53 PM MST up reply actions
Price & Knight.
10 points, 9 assists, 2 TOs. Nice.
Price 3-8, Knight 2-9. Ouch & the double.
Price -3, Knight +19.
Not great, but totally acceptable.
And yet another win.
This team has "it" right now.
They blew open a game they should win. Let’s hope it keeps up all season. See you all Wednesday.
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