Utah Jazz power forward Paul Millsap (24) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) during NBA action in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
GUARDS: Devin Harris and Raja Bell both started so well, but didn't make much of an impact as the game progressed. Russell Westbrook dominated for the Thunder, as the Jazz didn't have anyone who could slow him down.
Grade: C
FORWARDS: Paul Millsap really struggled on a night when it seemed he would try to make a statement for not being named as an All-Star reserve. Gordon Hayward played pretty efficiently, but the Jazz's frontcourt was no match for Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka.
Grade: C+
CENTERS: Jefferson led the Jazz in scoring, but was on the court and did little as the Thunder pulled away in the third quarter. Kendrick Perkins outplayed him, with a better defensive effort and more rebounds.
Grade: C+
BENCH: The Jazz didn't get much of a lift from their reserves, as the bench was outscored 25-20. Watson was probably the bright spot, dishing six assists with two turnovers in 17 minutes. It was an off night for the Thunder reserves, and Utah didn't take advantage.
Grade: C+
OVERALL: The Jazz weren't much of a match for the Western Conference's best team. It's understandable to get beat by All-Stars such as Durant and Westbrook, but getting smashed on the boards 46-32 gave them little chance to win. It will probably be uglier when the two teams rematch in Oklahoma City next week when the Jazz are playing the last game of a back-to-back-to-back.
Grade C
- USA Rugby: 'What BYU won ... was a mythical...
- The offseason status of NFL players with Utah...
- If hired, Jeff Hornacek will face same...
- High school track: Ogden's Sarah Feeny breaks...
- Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle: Balancing...
- High school track: Park City's Ben Saarel...
- Orem football player remains in...
- High school baseball: Desert Hills stages...
- Considerable work, planning has gone...
71 - Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle:...
65 - USA Rugby: 'What BYU won ... was a...
64 - Ryan Teeples: Ziggy Ansah's story...
61 - Utes football: No changes imminent for...
56 - Utes football recruiting: Polynesian...
56 - High school baseball: 5A, 4A, 3A state...
49 - BYU football to receive 6-figure payout...
41



Desnews-
How about putting up box scoring and players' stats in one place instead of forcing us
to read your "instant analysis" and "report card" articles to find what we want?
Which doesn't always happen . . .
A "C" grade is supposted to be average. I think a "D" or "F" would be more likely..