No Mo? No problem for the Utah Jazz, according to Denver coach George Karl

Published: Monday, Jan. 7 2013 8:30 a.m. MST

Asked why guys like Miller and Tinsley are able to help their teams shoot higher percentages, Karl didn't hesitate to deliver a direct response: "Layups and on-time, on-target passes."

That is a sore subject for Karl, who said he believes high school and college coaches have forgotten to teach their players the importance of delivering the ball at the right time and in the right spot.

One particular Miller pass Saturday night was a prime example. The Nuggets' transition began with a good downcourt pass from Lawson to Miller near 3-point territory. The ex-Ute then adeptly zipped the basketball into a driving Kenneth Faried's hands in the perfect spot for an easy layup.

"Andre delivers the ball and he gets you layups. I think Earl and Tinsley are similar," Karl said, adding that he definitely gives the edge to Miller. "There's no question Andre gets us so many easy baskets, and then when a guy's open he gets (the ball there) on time, on target almost every time."

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