Golden State Warriors @ Utah Jazz - Game Thread
by Basketball John
on Jan 5, 2009 4:57 PM MST
103 comments
Golden State @ Utah
Now that the US holidays are over and the college football season is Utah has come to to a satisfying end, we can turn our attention to the Jazz and the NBA.
It's a good thing that the Utes provided the sports entertainment for Friday because it was a disappointing game for the Jazz. Unfortunately, my prediction rang true,
If the Jazz don't get blown out early, they should make a game of this
The Jazz couldn't shoot in the first quarter and got behind early and trailed 37-20 after one. They were able to get it back to within three in the second half, but a number of mistakes cost them any chance of overtaking LA.
I'll promise to make this the last statement about "if the playoffs started today" until at least the end of April. Stating anything about the playoffs now is dumb because so much can and will change between now and then. But one thing that we do know is that one qualified team will be left out of the WC playoffs. On a side note, I thought that the EC had started evening back up this year. But they still have just 6 contender teams and it looks like at least one, maybe two sub .500 teams will make the playoffs. The 12-22 Bobcats are just 3 1/2 games out of a playoff spot. Even the 7-win Wizards aren't out of it and if Hibachi ever comes back, could make a push.
If Booze comes back in February or even March, I think the Jazz make it just fine. But should the worst happen and they're sans Booze, the Jazz will need to start winning the games that they're suppose to win, starting tonight. That means winning the next four at home against GS, NO, Detroit, and IND. They then have to take care of should win games against the Thunder and Grizz (who are looking scary).
The Jazz are just 3 1/2 games out of the second seed in the WC. I hate saying that because it seems like the last two years they were just a couple games out at one point and then fell off. But that's the reality of the WC. The Jazz are also tied for the second-best conference record as well.
The Warriors come to town tonight. They're a shell of their former selves that shocked the playoffs in 2007. They're giving up 111 points a game while scoring 105 themselves. So they play it in the same Nellie-ball style with the second highest pace-factor in the league. But their defensive rating is the worst in the league. In 2007, they were 19th in that regard.
So expect a run-n-gun show that the Jazz can easily match. But more importantly, expect a Jazz win with plenty of highlight reel material.
Other blogs,
On a side note, I've been sans internet for a couple of days. I'll be checking in via phone, but that's about all that work right now.
0 recs |
103 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Millsap should really feast on the Warriors.
I predict 27 and 21 for Millsap.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 5:23 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
that would be lovely
hope so. Well, I just hope for a win at all.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 5:31 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
One of the # 1 defensive rules: Never foul a jumpshooter.
CJ Miles does not know this.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 7:15 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Poor Starts.
Are starting to become routine. Now it seems mental. Bad news.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 7:16 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
CJ just plays really dumb basketball sometimes.
1 on 2 fast break. He was the one.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 7:20 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
you wonder if he'll ever "learn"
given how long he’s been around the jazz already
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 7:23 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I doubt it
sadly, we’re stuck with him for a while, it seems.
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 7:23 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
isn't the trade moratorium on him over?
or near over?
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 7:25 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
speaking of dumb basketball
how about them golden state warriors?
*no jinx
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 7:27 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Boler makes a good point
14-2 run since Sloan called a timeout. That is what Hubie Brown would call a “great timeout.”
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 7:30 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Great timeout
something J-Slo never utilizes enough
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 7:35 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
the more I watch The Koof
the more I like his game. I can’t wait for him to really bloom.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 7:51 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
hard to believe that cj and dwill came into the league the same year...
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 7:54 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
That was dumb of Andrei
should’ve known he was in the circle.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 7:57 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
memo is showing
all sorts of ugly but wonderful post moves lately…
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:01 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
couldn't have said it better.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 8:02 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
um, what?
dunno what just happened, but nice dunk KK.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 8:02 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
it feels like the jazz should be way up
hard to believe it’s as close as it has been
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:07 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
also
dwill is playing like it’s last season…and he’s on national television…against the hornets
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:08 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Damn
slow start to the 2nd half as well? I thought it was just a beginning of the game thing.
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 8:29 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
this quarter is gonna drag...
both teams with 4 fouls already and 7:30 to play
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:31 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
we should not be letting these dudes hang with us.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 8:41 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
i know. i can't believe it's so close. it doesn't feel close.
or at least it didn’t until 5 minutes ago.
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:43 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Sweet, sweet, internet
I’m back, baby. My router died.
by Basketball John on
Jan 5, 2009 8:41 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
AK's shots are still, "No, no, no"
But then he makes them.
by Basketball John on
Jan 5, 2009 8:43 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
LIVE
Golden State Warriors – Utah Jazz
http://www.iddaliyim.tr.gg/Canli-Mac-izle-_-salon-1.htm
———————————————————-
Indiana Pacers – Denver Nuggets
http://www.iddaliyim.tr.gg/Canli-Mac-izle-_-salon-3.htm
www.iddaliyim.tr.gg
by milleniumprince on
Jan 5, 2009 8:43 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
why why why
are the jazz fouling on every possession?
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:44 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Have we discussed the KJZZ/DirecTV thing?
I can’t stand hearing the propaganda on FSN to call DirecTV.
by Basketball John on
Jan 5, 2009 8:44 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Maggette
You POS. Just whacked Deron across the head.
by Basketball John on
Jan 5, 2009 8:50 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
thanks for that, Corey Maggette
way to aim for the head.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 8:50 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
for such a non-star
it’s amazing how often maggette gets to the line
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:52 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
I know J-Slow hates this
but I really wish the Jazz would play this fast more often.
It seems to fit them so well.
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 8:56 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
maybe only when the other team doesn't play d?
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 8:58 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
truth in both statements.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:00 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
o hai.
i can has deefenz on morrow? k thx bai.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:00 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
well, can't we all predict what would happen w/o a to?
someone would jack up a 3, it’ll miss, and fast break going the other way.
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 9:02 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
The Jazz just had 3 on 1
And Jerry called for the TO. ????
by Basketball John on
Jan 5, 2009 9:02 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Nice
3 double-doubles again!
And 2 other starters that have combined for 8 points & 2 boards (both by Brewer) on 4-12 shooting.
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 9:05 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
incredibly, the denver-indiana game is racking up more points than this one
then again it’s denver so maybe not incredible after all.
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 9:08 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Danny Granger, Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith
all playing for Rhymes With Satan this evening. Excellent, Smithers.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:09 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
you really had a hell of a week
even with your injuries.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:11 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Brewer is back to his old self.
He is playing great perimeter defense this quarter.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:09 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
why isn't AK in?
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:11 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
oh yeah, why did ak play so few minutes in the last game?
i was wondering about that
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 9:13 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
+eleventy billion
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:13 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
which is no more separation than we've had at any point in the game...
which is surprising and kinda unacceptable
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 9:15 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Korver is reminding me of Jonathon Tavernari tonight.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:17 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Pushoff by Crawford, no foul
A swipe by Memo on the ball, foul.
by Basketball John on
Jan 5, 2009 9:17 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Having said that...
Does anyone else think we need to start Korver over CJ Miles for awhile?
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:18 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
i like brewer and korver playing together
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 9:18 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I just think we need a little more veteran presence to start the game.
CJ is killing us right now. And I don’t think he is useless. He just shouldn’t be a starter.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:20 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
i can see jerry's point though
playing cj alongside 4 starters helps to mask his flaws
by moni on
Jan 5, 2009 9:21 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Not masking very well though.
I still think we need to go make a trade for a wing that can hit a jumper. Play him alongside Brewer, then AK & Korver together, and then CJ if need be.
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 9:23 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Who would we trade that could give us a reliable shooter?
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:23 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
No idea
Almond? Fesenko? Flop?
Boozer’s left leg?
Harpring for some under-used/in the doghouse guy?
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 9:25 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
don't get your hopes up for a trade that will improve our team greatly.
We don’t have the cap space to make a korver-like trade and the players other teams would want, we won’t give up.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:26 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
CJ is a reliable shooter
he’s just in a slump at the moment. I don’t think a trade is the answer. We have too many swingmen already.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:25 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Agreed. i believe that CJ's threes are going in when he shoots them.
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:27 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
But he goes cold every week
waiting for him to get hot is just painful.
And he tries to work his slumps out during the game, which is never good.
by UtesFan89 on
Jan 5, 2009 9:29 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I dunno
As a shooter, you sort of just have to keep shooting. I do think, though, he should take a little more of a Ronnie B approach — solid back-cuts and put-backs to build confidence early, then open up the floor later.
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:33 PM MST
up
reply
actions
0 recs
CJ is sort of like Ronnie Price.
Still a good player and is needed, but other people are just playing better right now. have you guys noticed how Price doesn’t play anymore right now?
The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.
by clarkpojo on
Jan 5, 2009 9:22 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
ball game
where my D-Will dance is at?
Uh, do you think you could draw me like a ninja?
by Shums on
Jan 5, 2009 9:26 PM MST
reply
actions
0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
New FanPost
Dial The Dunk
Blogs
Certain photos copyright © 2009 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
