Game 19 – January 30, 2012: Portland Trailblazers @ Utah Jazz
by AllThatJazzBasketball on Jan 30, 2012 4:36 PM MST
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Tonight the Jazz host the Portland Trail Blazers. They are a good team, and a division rival. We’ll face them four times during the regular season. I don’t think we learned much from each other in our two pre-season games. Tonight is where the fun starts. They are a very talented team with a number of legit Jazz Killers on the roster. At least the Jazz fans attending will know for which players to root for this time.
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Sight Reading:
While we may have a better record (by percentage points) than the Blazers – they are clearly the better team across the board. The biggest difference is their crazy pace. I guess Brandon Roy was holding them back all those years? They are Top 10 in Own PPG, Opp. PPG, Page, and Def RTG. They are 11th in Off RTG. We’re not that bad on offense (technically we’re better); but our defense lags behind theirs. Both teams take care of the ball, and hit the glass.
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Not that much Much more info after the jump!
Recapitulation:
We split the preseason games, winning ours at home. We won that game with Nate McMillan playing his starters against our 2nd and 3rd string dudes. I was particularly impressed with Enes Kanter’s post defense on LaMarcus Aldridge. I wonder how our bigs will handle the potential All-Star – because God knows we can’t handle guys like Jamaal Crawford . . .
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The Beats and the Rests:
An ailing Big Al is our only advantage in the starting lineup. Ouch.
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Soloists:
Tonight I’m going to focus on how LaMarcus does against our bigs. He’s had a very solid season so far – but he hasn’t really gone through the gauntlet of good Western Conference bigs yet. (He has played a few – but not nearly as many as our man Millsap has) If Millsap can have his usual efficient game – it can open up a few good things for our guys on offense.
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The Remix:
This is the first game of the season – so no remix this time around.
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Liner Notes:
- Greg Oden is out . . . you know . . . he’s still on the team and all.
- Raja Bell is probably out
- Jamaal Tinsley is out
- Hopefully we see more of Alec Burks aka Elrich Borques
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I'm interested in seeing how CJ/ Hayward/ Howard do defending Crawford
IMO, that’s the match up that decides this game.
Elrich Borques haha...nice
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Not going to be able to GT tonight as I'll be cheering from the ESA...
I’m going to have to rely on one of the other faithful to take care of Johnny Drama if need be tonight!
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This game
will either be won by the Jazz in a close one or the Blazers in a blowout. I’m hoping that Einrich Bjarks, OG, and Doe can step up, Favors stays out of foul trouble, and Sap contains Alldridge on D and on the glass. That would be awesome.
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This is a good lineup in my opinion
i love gordon at the 2
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by Evans Almighty on Jan 30, 2012 6:39 PM MST up reply actions
Accuscore has Jazz at 52% to 48% favorite with Al, Sap and Harris as our top players tonight and
Aldridge, Crawford, and Wallace as Portland’s top players.
Let's CRUSH some Blazers!!!
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Real test for the jazz.
But with al and radya out, I d0nt kn0w
by utahjazz-philippines on Jan 30, 2012 7:03 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Favors and Burks can step in for Al and Raja
Honestly, we don’t really lose much at all.
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Just gotta hope Sap and Favors
stay out of foul trouble.
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 7:08 PM MST up reply actions
Same here
So excited to see a bunch of Burks and Kanter.
Sad thing is, I feel like we’ll be better in a lot of ways without Al and Bell.
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 7:10 PM MST up reply actions
yeah he bought an accord and eats at olive garden for his nice resteruant
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by Evans Almighty on Jan 30, 2012 7:09 PM MST up reply actions
I haven't found anything yet
The ones I see are still “not up yet but will be soon”
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by Evans Almighty on Jan 30, 2012 7:11 PM MST up reply actions
Great, thanks
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Wow
Favors with a quick foul. Not sure about that one
howard
I shudder whenever he takes a jumper
Utah>*
Harris with a great pass to Howard.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:15 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
glad I've missed it then
wasnt Howard said to be at his best when he starts the game?
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Great aggressive push by Paul there
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this is going to be a long game night
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:16 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
"They are very long up front."
#UDQM
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:17 PM MST via Android app reply actions
It isn't the Blazers that are beating the Jazz so far
It’s the Jazz, with some suddenly porous defense and most of all, casual hustle and temperment.
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Nothing sudden about the porous inside defense
It’s been our achilles heel the past few games. I was hoping Favors would be the difference maker
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I mean sudden in this game
It wasn’t bad at the start
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I d0nt want to lose 4 of the last 5 games.
Come on jazz
by utahjazz-philippines on Jan 30, 2012 7:24 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Glad the Blazers aren't playing very well yet
Because the Jazz are playing ugly…
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foul? more like travel and slippage
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:25 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
sigh, refball
BC7, spreadsheet at the ready?
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Lucky guy!
Hope he has assigned Johnny Drama duties
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I've blocked signatures on my usual computer
because they were getting ridiculously long.
I’m on a different computer.
Long story short, I just realized G Note = @gorn1
just updated it then
figured slcdunk and twitter worlds should meet
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Excited to (hopefully) see more Burks, Evans and Kanter tonight
I want to see how well these guys can play with legitimate minutes
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Watson comes in and immediately brought some fire
Hopefully it keeps up, he always makes Howard play harder when they’re on the floor together too
He's about 90 in basketball years.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:32 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
LOL
i know hours after the game and I’m reading the thread but had to comment because it made me laugh so hard.
Is the game on nba tv tonight?
It’s blacked out on league pass for some reason
i think so
but the Bulls game was still on when I checked
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Portland being held to 52.6% shooting
I think:
a) teams have made adjustments to our defense
b) we aren’t making defense a priority anymore
c) combination of both (a) and (b)
Yeah, I wish our defense was a little better
at least average. Other teams seem to score with ease against us. Hopefully as the game progresses that average will go down.
He took a pretty serious swing there...
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:36 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I had a little hiccup of joy when he pulled that down
I mean, I was thinking, “he’s probably gonna grab it”, but then when he did, it was awesome.
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Well being down only 5
invokes a bit of optimism. Having 5 shots blocked does not
Alright so 6 point deficit
Let’s see what the young guys can do for us this quarter
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Is hayward really that disapp0inting?
by utahjazz-philippines on Jan 30, 2012 7:37 PM MST via mobile reply actions
only in the sense that we know he could be so much better
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If he could develop consistency
He could be a 15-5-5 guy.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:40 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Like AK, who we just let go. :(
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did KFC only recently come on as a ROOT sponsor?
I swear there were no Bucket Charts earlier in the season
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No one in the league better
At defending the fast break.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:41 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Kanter needs to bring that ball down and hang on
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Just started watching.
Doesn’t appear I missed anything worth seeing.
That depends...
Do you love to watch refs blow whistles! This is the game for you!
haha, so good you could make a drinking game out of it
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:45 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
A shot every time they call a BS foul on Millsap or Favors
You’ll be drunk by halftime.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:46 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
What was the foul for?
Infuriates me that the play callers keep talking about stuff no-one cares about when the game is going on
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They just called defensive 3 seconds
On Burks.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:43 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I was slow, I meant the call at the other end.
I think it was an off ball foul on Kurt Thomas, but who knows… Boler didn’t want to tell us
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Kanter
With authority!
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Not exactly
but it’s nice to see him not give up
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 7:43 PM MST up reply actions
Mine! Mine! Mine!
I’d say that was authoritative.
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Swatted, swatted
layup…hardly authoritative
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 7:52 PM MST up reply actions
You choose your words
I’ll choose mine
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Alright
Just letting a fellow human being know that his judgement may be off, sorry to infringe on such a soft spot in your heart….yikes
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 7:54 PM MST up reply actions
It's not worth provocative language
Let’s just watch the game
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Nah
Never, I also can’t take it whenever anyone disagrees with me
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 8:00 PM MST up reply actions
Don't think signing Fes is a bad idea at this point
Not comfortable with Evans playing PF
second or third moving screen tonight
at least if we get blown out we can put some blame on the ref’s
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I'd love him if he still played for the Jazz
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That's today's NBA
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A bit off-topic, but has there been any more news on Wilson Chandler?
I recall the Jazz may have been interested, and he’s certainly a good scorer.
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isn't he still under contract??
I know he’s in China but I thought he was still with the Nuggets.
March right?
I assume the Jazz would have to overpay for him as he is restricted. I would rather not overpay for him.
Oh my. An0ther nightmare
by utahjazz-philippines on Jan 30, 2012 7:49 PM MST via mobile reply actions
CJ working hard
team shooting poorly but continuing to fight their way through
Well this is fun to watch!
Dribble, dribble, dribble – whistle
Pass, bad shot attempt – whistle
dribble, miss shot, rebound – whistle
I think I’ll call a fan timeout and wait until the ref’s decide to ease up
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DOE!
That’s what he needs to keep doing.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 7:53 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
my fav type of doe
The only chance we have of winning this is smart CJ coming to play
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Off topic but Rubio is one smooth PG
He’ll have a long career in the NBA by the looks of his game. Pretty smooth.
16pgs, 7 rbs, 9 assists and he has a full quarter of game left to play.
…or was Poisoned!
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As a non-American, can you guys explain to me what Olive Garden actually sell?
Is it an all you can eat buffet? Or a place like TGI Friday’s?
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It's like an Italian family restaurant
Great soups and pastas.
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It's a "classic" italian place
Just so-so pastas etc, each meal comes with unlimited soup/salad/breadsticks
How silly is it that All-Star voting ends tomorrow?
Pick the best players of this season! …After 20 games
ridiculous, I know
But then again, has All Star voting ever related to player skill/stats? It’s usually just a popularity contest (ie – Iverson, T-Mac, Duncan)
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remember TMac? played 6 games all year and still had a ton of votes
The league stepped in and said no to it.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:02 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Then why is it still taken into account
When it comes to Hall of Fame/Legacy type debates? I’ve always wondered this.
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 8:01 PM MST up reply actions
The truly great players
End up getting into the AS game. It’s just that there are often undeserving players as well.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 8:04 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
and then there are the overrated ones
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:06 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
If it were a real contest
They’d at least start the voting after the season and have the all-star game at the beginning of next year.
That’s what I think, anyways. The whole season needs to be borne out so guys hot at the beginning don’t have an advantage over guys hot at the end.
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Wesley with that sissy layup
Millsap blocked it straight down into the hardwood floor.
Did the mic pick up a "get that ---- out of here boy" after that Millsap block?
my man
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Ok. Thats it. Lets tank for the whole seas0n
by utahjazz-philippines on Jan 30, 2012 8:02 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Hate the Hayward miss.
Love the follow by Favors.
That follow is super impressive
Remember against the Kings, it was just one guy running the court with no followers
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2 in a row OG?
Go to the locker room already.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:03 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
If teammates are getting tip ins
it’s a good play.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 8:07 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Hayward giving some sweet assists off the hoop
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Hayward is out of control on those
BUT, that is better than forcing a pass when there aren’t many good options. Put it up there.
Yes,
I agree. Just attack. The bigs got his back in case he misses.
He normally takes a foul ther, or makes them through traffic.
I was pretty surprised he missed both of those without contact.
Favors has a nice looking jumper
But golly it misses a lot
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I don't see that going well
“@GordsGirl did he wear his chi out on you?”
“RT SLAP”
He must be a better player
when he’s getting some.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 8:08 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Wallace is getting beaten up in the paint by Favors
Love our bigs. More Turkey please.
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dumb and dumber themed Jazz fanpost?
That would be amazing
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Shooting like crap
but fighting hard. don’t care much of the low shooting percentage. Like the hustle.
Yeah, we tied them in the 2nd
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Yep
I actually like how we’re playing, is that bad? I mean, it’s a bit chaotic, but Watson really changed the feel of the game, and we turned up our D at the end. Not to mention the rebounding, we dominated that quarter on the boards. Can’t shoot no 30% again though..
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 8:10 PM MST up reply actions
Somehow we're only down six.
I just barely tuned in. The stats say we should be down by more than six.
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Interesting observation
of the 11 offensive rebounds we have, Favors (5) and Kanter (3) have 8 of em. Wow, nice to see these two rebound so well.
:)
Well, sure. It’s better than NOT having them off his own shots
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Looks like ManSap has been playing LaMarcus Alldridge pretty tough.
True?
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Sort of
Honestly, LA hasn’t been given the ball all that much
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Don't know why though
his shot looks pretty on tonight.
Utah>*
Zeroes practically all across the board for OG.
Did he eat too much before the game or something?
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trying too hard
way too hard – missed at least 3 layups
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yes, he’s trying too hard. He’s too skilled and talented to play like that. The day we see Hayward find his comfort zone and let the game come to him, the Jazz become another dimensional team.
yeah - we'll see
what is it with our love of the white guys? any other player and fans would be calling for his head on a platter.
just sayin
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I don't think that is true.
Our love for Matthews was fairly fanatical.
Not going argue there
I’m impartial. Seriously, I don’t like him because he’s white. I just see that he can be a very solid player. I like him mostly due to his intelligence.
Watson has had some pretty bad shooting nights
but gets a pass for his hustle and D.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 8:27 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Does anyone else think the Jazz could use an extra big?
Just someone with size to sit at the end of the bench in case of injury. Tonight for example, an extra big would be super handy, especially if one of our starters fouls out.
Could Fesenko get one more stint in Utah?
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I think the answer is obviously yes.
I really don’t understand not offering Fesenko the minimum.
Yeah
That topic has come up already. Especially with Evans being ineffective. Fes would be useful on a night like this.
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 8:24 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Wow these ref's are inconsistent
First half if you looked at a guy you got a whistle, now Millsap is being chopped in the post and getting nothing
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stop blowing that damn whistle and let them play
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:26 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
had to work hard to get the basket
respect the work ethic
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I really love the way Hayward is always running the floor.
You never see him not involved in a fast break if he is on the court.
Didn't want to jinx it.
But it has looked better the past couple games.
Jazz(refs) are getting the Blazer guards in foul trouble
Keep playing aggressive boys, and get Doe in there to do some drive damage
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Favors gets no love from the refs
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 8:32 PM MST via Android app reply actions
Offense has come alive, defense is still awful
What happened to everyone closing out on shots in the early weeks of the season?
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seriously
If the whistle blowing was a drinking game, I’d have alcohol poisoning.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:34 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
I wonder how much no Big Al is hurting Sap's game.
Something is clearly off.
IMO Aldridge is a Top 3 PF
Just a really tough matchup
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Have you all heard about the low budget OKC-themed film being made, "Thunderstruck"?
I’d like to see the Jazz make their own movie. A body switch film where Millsap and any foul-drawing big man (Dwight? Bosh?) swap bodies and have to adjust to the differences.
Millsap would probably become a 30/20 beast, whereas the star in Paul’s body would go on a killing spree out of frustration from never getting a call.
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also, if the jazz and keep taking it in and get some fouls called
that’ll put a lot of pressure on the blazer starters in the 4th if it gets close.
aka camby has 4 fouls
we have that 30 second commercial
That’s all Greg wants to spend lol.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:37 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Blazers could be burrying us
we still have a shot at this (anti-jinx)
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These fan polls seem a tiny bit biased
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Having a slow stream is funny
You see posts like this and get all excited waiting for the big play
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Wait was that an oop?
Without Earl of Evans being involved?
U know, I've always liked Harris
Love his hustle today.
Close this quarter strong Jazz
HAYWARD BEAST MODE
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Wow, we've upped our shooting percent to 34% and free throws to 71% and only
down by 4; imagine what we could do if we shot 40% and had 75% on free throws!
OG needs a tan
Especially if he eats at olive garden
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 8:43 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
i just starting watching
who has been playing D on wallace? Hayward?
he only has 9 pts (4-7 shooting though, but still, whoever is D’ing him has been keeping the shots and ball away from him)
Honestly, Wallace kinda sucks on the road
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why doesn't harris look for favors on that pick and roll?
i don’t like that shot
Favors wasnt open
That pass was sweet. I liked the play.
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OK this needs to go straight to the commish
What the @#$%! No more prejudice against the Mansap!
you can bet if that happened to a Maverick, Cuban would be on the phone to Stern that second
I hope someone in the Jazz lets the NBA know what Millsap puts up with some games
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Someone needs to be fired for that call
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How about beaten with a sock full of quarters?
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Kanter: 100% offensive rebounding rate
5 O-rebs…5 total rebs
nice!
Seriously who did Millsap piss off?
Someone clearly has a vendetta against him. It is getting beyond ridiculous.
If the Jazz don't show any drop off to start the 4th, we have a chance
Stay hot Favors and OG!
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That "blocking" call on Millsap
If I was coaching youth basketball, that would be TEXTBOOK on how to take a charge. He was planted for at least 2-3 seconds. Horrible call.
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He did everything right, everything he could to play good defense and he gets punished for it. I feel him.
per Locke
Devin Harris 24 of last 36 shooting. in Corbin we trust (look/hope for the same from the Precious)
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Where do all of these Utah fans get their giant Millsap heads made?
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Giant Millsap Head Emporium
by flibbidy on Jan 30, 2012 8:52 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
He needs more minutes
He is constantly impressing me
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Kanter is playing a lot better than I was ever expecting
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 8:54 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Batum just scares me as an opposing player
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 8:55 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Kanter won't even let Watson have a rebound
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 9:03 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Portland seems a little perplexed right now
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 9:06 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I strongly dislike Batum right now
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 9:09 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
You’re not trying to reply every time, but you are. You might want to check that
"Everyone wants to throw dirty on us"
Hayward!
He gets some random great blocks
by Pasta_Champion on Jan 30, 2012 9:12 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Crowd is really into it, this is our chance
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So, Stern, about that dunk contest application...
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It would be criminal to leave Evans out
Hopefully someone is noticing..
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Every time I see Evans
I see him in the air more often then on the ground. His play revolves around flying around.
Good energy guy on offense
Definitely an asset, especially at home.
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he never runs, he never sprints
he flies
well ive got no idea where his defender was...
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glad Kanter took that shot
Portland broadcasters don’t know he can hit that
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2011-2012 is our 2012-2013 pre-season
'let him shoot those 20 footers all day"
and it was 15
yojimbo is jazzed
2011-2012 is our 2012-2013 pre-season
Kanter might be affecting him
longer than SapMan
yojimbo is jazzed
2011-2012 is our 2012-2013 pre-season
Favors cooled him off first.
Millsap was getting handled by LA.
by SexualFavors15 on Jan 30, 2012 9:02 PM MST up reply actions
is that a defensive assignment switch
by Ty Corbin?
if so, good coaching
i like how portland has had some in and outs
but millsap’s shot falls back in =)
I am so torn between who I want to see more in this game.
Kanter or Favors.
Both have done very well
Especially against Aldridge. Most of his damage came against Millsap…not his fault, but he just doesn’t have the height on those jump shots.
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True
But he’s having a much harder time with Kanter/Favors guarding him.
Not a slight against Paul, I think those two just matchup a lot better. They have good enough speed to stay in front of him and it’s a lot harder for him to shoot.
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Probably true.
He is struggling against Kanter, and beasted on Sap.
Aldridge on offense wants no part of Kanter..
I love it!
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Kanter's been
solid on LA. Like the matchup.
N I C E
Jazz playing strong. Seems like Howard is back full strength.
Ref's stop calling BS fouls on the Jazz
Jazz start winning.
COINCIDENCE? I think not.
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I like both
it’d be great if they alternated every game
Utah>*
Kanter is such a rebound hog!
He stole that from Earl’s arms
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hahaha kanter said to watson
GIVE ME MY REBOUNDDDDD
the big turkey has no manners
when he wants to play “the” basketball!
I love Howard being in there
Love his aggressive play on offense, really gets the defense off guard.
Really don't care about Colorado College hockey right now.
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Kanter is an absolute defensive monster this quarter
Thank you Lord Ty for keeping him on the floor
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Earl is my hero.
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TIP TO THOSE CATCHING UP ON THIS GAME LATER:
Just watch the last quarter. It’s awesome.
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Watson is playing with mega hustle
How can he not be a fan favourite!?
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Whoa
Leave for a quarter or so and the game completely flips…what did I miss?
Not liking the way this is headed...
Prove me wrong Jazz.
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So many guys have stepped up this quarter
Kanter, Earl, Howard….
Win this one boys
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i mean i knew he was playing
i didn’t realize the game clock
Might want to bring Hayward in for Howard
Guy’s playing well on D, but it’s balancing out with his O
Hayward's block might be the play of the game.
Critical 4 point swing. Huge play.
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5 steals?
Wow.
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Coach is standing on the court, lol
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see all those threes they could've taken
Where the hell was the defense?
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 9:15 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
MillSlap this!
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by RRR on Jan 30, 2012 9:15 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
One of those guys you hate to play
and would die to have
by 3 in the Key on Jan 30, 2012 9:16 PM MST up reply actions
Finish, finish, finish.
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do u we could trust burks?
to penetrate the zone and make plays?
or harris
need them both to do just that
and one of the bigs that can pass and hit the 15 foot jumper
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If the Jazz have an inbound pass with 1.0 sec to win the game
I suggest they sub in Evans and just get Earl to throw an early-oop
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oh snap
That’s what Portland gets, they will be jinxed forever
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 9:17 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
trying to screw the jazz over and over and over
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 9:18 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I never want to feel good about an injury
But I’m glad this went the Jazz’s way.
Again though, poor Batum. He’s a good dude.
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That's what you get Batum
I feel bad for the injury, hope it ain’t nothing serious though
It might have looked worse than it is.
Sap hyper extended his knee in what looked like the same way, and came back in the same game. Hopefully it is something like that.
Trying to muster up sympathy for Batum...
…naw can’t do it…
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not gonna lie...i laughed
i need to say my prayers tonight
oh no i hope it's not an mcl or acl
that’s scary, no matter who it is…i feel very bad for players with those injuries
MAKE YOUR FREE THROWS!
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by DWest on Jan 30, 2012 9:18 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
haha we'd have to slap those goggles off
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 9:21 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Jazz improve their free throw shooting, they're an excellent team
Hope they work on it.
Free throws, free throws, free throws...
Man…
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Reverse jinx!
I like it.
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Blazers much have been watching tape.
Take the 2 and force the Jazz to make FTs.
Jazz 38% shooting and 68% free throw shooting - again I say,
imagine what we could do if we shot 40% and 75% free throws
Making Clutch Free Throws
Better than Lebron and DRose
Give Gordon Hayward a stat star for his 2nd half
Just pretend the 1st half didn’t happen
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by G Note on Jan 30, 2012 9:22 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Phew! Glad I didn't start watching till the 2nd half
Goodnight all
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Some of the worst offenders have been guards/wings
In late game FT situations…that’s gotta change. Good board by Hayward though..
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Yay!
Jazz fought hard even when shots weren’t falling. Great win!
Great win
Division win, cuts the growing Portland hype, ends the season on a high note, proves the Jazz can come back.
So much to like.
Great fight to grind out a comeback tonight
That last quarter was amazing fun to watch, and also possibly dangerous to our health.
See you all next week, I’m going to go get a Subway!
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first time i've seen josh howard interviewed
sure seems like a nice guy!
Side note
But I like the additions they made this offseason. Hungry players (Howard, Tinsley) who are just looking for an opportunity and are playing hard.
Howard knows he doesn’t/didn’t have 10 teams knocking at his door and he’s doing what he can. I’m not a big fan of his offensive game, but he has been a good contribution to the team.
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that was a horrible win
Need to make free throws and guard the three. I would make these guys run ladders until they puke.
by KaBar6 on Jan 30, 2012 9:25 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
an ugly win beats a pretty loss
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Portland put the game on a platter and served up for us to take it back
and we did – nice win!
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Point distribution was so much better today
No packing it in every time. Everyone contributed. Hayward, Howard, and CJ all in double digit scoring.
I just watched the last 8 or 9 minutes
But I followed the box score and I loved our teams sticktoitivness and a w is a w. how’d Howard look as a starter?
by Kfunk on Jan 30, 2012 9:27 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
IMO, this game changed with Kanter
Played some great defense today. Really good.
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Yeah
some of the guys stepped it up on defense. Kanter and I would also like to point out Hayward with the late block.
kanter always seems to get up against LMA.
by Kfunk on Jan 30, 2012 9:28 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
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