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Jazz expect tough test vs. Houston
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Stop Hillary 08 | 12:32 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Houston is going to be this year's Dallas Mavericks. So far they have been
the most overhyped, overated team by the experts. Until they get out of the
first round, they are not even considered among the best in the west.
Deron for President in 08 | 1:23 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Deron is the best point guard in the NBA now. Yes, that what I said. Hear me
out. Steve Nash and Jason Kidd are now in their mid- 30's. Think of all
the point guards not named John Stockton who fizzled out when they this age:
Isiah Thomas, Oscar Robinson, Gary Payton, Tiny Archibald, etc. Deron Williams
is in his early twenties, i think 24, and has already shown a terrific handle on
the ball, can shoot the ball from anywhere, looks first to get his teamates the
ball- despite being able to score at will. This guy is the real deal! I am so
happy he is our man! I am so happy Jerry picked him over Chris Paul! What do
all you Chris Paul lovers have to say now?
Clark | 6:26 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Sloan with another classic one liner. "If you put it on for the fans, then
you'll be sittimg with them." At least he's honest. Coach of
the Year. What a guy.
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Jimmy's Sneakers | 7:20 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Jimmy thinks it will be a good test tonight for new matchups, Brewer on McGrady
and Scola on Boozer. Jimmy likes our chances but we need Memo to step up
tonight. Jimmy prefers AK play off McGrady and remain available for backside
defensive help.
On a side note, Jimmy thinks Houston will play better under Adelman and his offensive system. With Yao's mid-range shooting and passing ability, he should fit well into the Vlade/Webber high post game.
On a side note, Jimmy thinks Houston will play better under Adelman and his offensive system. With Yao's mid-range shooting and passing ability, he should fit well into the Vlade/Webber high post game.
Calgary Jazz | 7:43 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Fesenko should be given a chance today over Collins just because of his size and
shot blocking ability. Yao will have his way over Collins all night unless one
of Collins flops will be called a charge.
Anonymous | 7:51 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Not be too anal...but a clarification. Jerry didnt 'pick' D-Will. That
was handled by the front office. I agree though, D-Will is far better with the
Jazz than C-Paul.
Jazzman72 | 7:57 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Houston will come in tonight looking to send a message tonight. Yes we beat them
last year but houston had no bench. That is not the case this year, that team is
stacked. I'd like to see Deron play with Mike James or Bonsi Wells like he
did with Skip last year...Not going to happen. Houston Addressed ALL of their
weakness (point guards and bench) during the off season. Utah remained the same.
Utah is good, but Houston moved on to the next level over the off season.
Houston by 12.
R The Jazz this good? | 8:02 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Are the Jazz this good? or were the Warriors really bad? Tonight will go a long
ways in finding out just how good the Jazz are. Utah looked impressive against
a Warriors team that didn't have much talent and no bodys to match up with
Boozer. GS will be again be lucky to get in to this years playoffs. But a 21
point win on the road is still impressive. Tonight, the Jazz face a much
tougher test. Houston won't be as accommodating as Golden State. The Jazz
won't be able to run rampant under the basket. I think one of the keys to
tonights game will be Ronnie Brewer. Will Brewer continue to score in the paint
with Yao looking over his shoulder and will he be able to defend one of the best
2 guards in the NBA and keep T-Mac from going off for 35 or 40 points. I
don't see Okur contributing any scoring tonight, and the Jazz will be in
trouble if he get's into early foul trouble.
This game will be anything but a gimme. The Jazz need to bring their A-game or there will be 19000+ disappointed Jazz fans tonight leaving the ESA.
This game will be anything but a gimme. The Jazz need to bring their A-game or there will be 19000+ disappointed Jazz fans tonight leaving the ESA.
jtm | 8:33 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
It's football season who cares about the Jazz!
Coach T | 8:38 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I agree with you that Sloan is a one in a million. We are so lucky to have him
here. Where are all the Sloan haters now? Best coach in the league. Best
coaching staff in the league. Ditto about Deron Williams. Glad he's our
guy. We need to lock him up for a decade and make him retire here aka Stockton.
Chris Paul will garner some personal acclades but in his current state and with
his current team he won't accomplish what D-Will has done.
Bodhi K | 8:58 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
If the Jazz play tonight like the did on Tuesday, they should whoop up on
Houston.
Bodhi K thinks Jimmy Sneakers knows basketball.
Go Jazz!!!
Bodhi K thinks Jimmy Sneakers knows basketball.
Go Jazz!!!
Nba Boy | 9:03 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
It's not about to revenge last year lost to Utah, it's all about this
year line up and the depth of each team. Let's wait and see who is going to
have more potential tonight. Some of the folks were mention about D. William is
best point guard in the league, but they forgot they Houston has best center in
the league as well.
Uses 2nd name to support myself | 11:06 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
2nd name thinks Bodhi K is Jimmy's Sneakers. How lame does a guy have to be
not only to talk about himself in 3rd person, but then to use a second screen
name to post comments in an attempt to make himself appear credible? Which only
proves that even Jimmy's Sneakers realizes he's a laughingstock.
But I digest.
Any thoughts on this: If Fesenko does play tonight an Yao eats his lunch, his confidence goes in the crapper and we don't have him mentally straight late season when he could be a huge factor against Yao? I think Fesenko might benefit from seeing Yao live without the risk of being destroyed by him. Remember, as of 4 months ago Fesenko had never even seen a live NBA game. On any level. Any contrasting opinions?
But I digest.
Any thoughts on this: If Fesenko does play tonight an Yao eats his lunch, his confidence goes in the crapper and we don't have him mentally straight late season when he could be a huge factor against Yao? I think Fesenko might benefit from seeing Yao live without the risk of being destroyed by him. Remember, as of 4 months ago Fesenko had never even seen a live NBA game. On any level. Any contrasting opinions?
Reeshard | 11:26 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I wish Araujo was available to bang on Yao tonight after Memo gets called with
his 2nd foul 4 minutes into the game. I wish Collins was in Russia playing
ball.
TYLER | 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
This will be a very close game! Both the Jazz and Rockets gained a lot of depth
to their team in just a few short months. I'm hoping to see Okur frustrate
Yao like last year. That was beautiful Defense! I could care less if he
doesn't score at all! I think Brewer will find out how good of a defender
he is in this game. Boozer and Williams won't have a problem bringing their
A game on offense, the ultimate question is if the Jazz can stop the force of
the big 3!
Yao | 11:43 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
See you guys at the top of the key
Fesenko the puppy | 11:49 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
People talk like Fesenko is capable of going against a guy of Yao's
caliber. Perhaps in an English-as-a-second-language competition, but Yao would
pretty much make Fesenko into Festinko.
Fess fans, read this and read it well: Fesenko isn't ready.
Fess fans, read this and read it well: Fesenko isn't ready.
danburtreynolds | 11:59 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I trust the coaches. If Jerry says Fesenko isn't ready for the NBA, then,
Fesenko probably isn't ready for the NBA. And before anyone says it, the
Rocky Mountain Review isn't the NBA.
A Jazz Fan | 12:13 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Yeah I agree with Uses 2nd name. The Jazz need to send Fesenko to the D-league
for some experience. I am excited to see him develop.
OK | 12:17 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
If Houston plays like they did against the lakers tuesday night the jazz should
have no problem winning this game. I think this hype with the rockets is totally
overrated anyways.
Jazzit | 12:46 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
We again have the chance to make a trade to get Joe Smith from Chicago. This
time it is easier than it would have been months ago - we can get a three way
deal with the Lakers.
Jazz get Joe Smith, Ben Wallace, 1 round Bulls draft pick, Lamar Odom
Lakers get Luol Dang, Ben Gordon, Memet Okur, AK47
Bulls get Kobe Bryant, Jaron Collins, CJ Miles
Jazz get Joe Smith, Ben Wallace, 1 round Bulls draft pick, Lamar Odom
Lakers get Luol Dang, Ben Gordon, Memet Okur, AK47
Bulls get Kobe Bryant, Jaron Collins, CJ Miles
One reason | 12:50 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Just one reason why the Rockets are better this year: they got rid of Juwan
Howard.
Anonymous | 12:59 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Huston will lose ugly
Bothered | 1:14 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Is anyone else bothered by all of the seemingly undeserved hype that is
surrounding Houston and the Nuggets this year? I mean look at Houston all they
did was add a cocky guard with bum knees who won't even play (Francis) and
Louis Scola, a 27 year-old European Rookie who is at his prime right now and
probably won't get any better than he is right now. Looking at his
situation I think he will probably turn out a lot like Sarunas Jasikevicius. If
you don't know who he is, there's a good reason. As for the Nuggets
they're the exact same crappy team that they were last year, the only
difference is that this year they have Martin back who has had two microfracture
knee surgeries and will never be what he once was. To prove my point one can
turn to the game last night against the Sonics, you wouldn't know it by the
score but they almost lost the game and probably would have if anyone but Durant
would have played in the game.
Who cares about jtm | 1:18 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Who cares about jtm and football. Football is too slow of a sport. When you get
tired you run out because your out of shape. Basketball is a faster sport which
also requires anyone to be in shape.
GO JAZZ.
GO JAZZ.
Dumb trade | 1:20 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
No way am I giving up AK and Memo for old bones Joe Smith, Ben Wallace on the
decline (who probably has 2 mediocre seasons left and brings zero scoring and a
30% free throw shooting clip), and Lamar Overrated Odom.
I could part with Collins and Miles, but Memo has one bad game and fans are putting him on the trading block. Good grief people have short memories. Remember when Memo won a half a dozen games with buzzer beaters last year? Apparently not.
I could part with Collins and Miles, but Memo has one bad game and fans are putting him on the trading block. Good grief people have short memories. Remember when Memo won a half a dozen games with buzzer beaters last year? Apparently not.
Go Rox | 1:36 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Go Rox~~~
Jazz | 1:41 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Hope Sloan give Price a chance after the fiasco that was Jason Hart's play.
Anonymous | 1:46 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I disagree with Fess rejectors. He has untapped potential and it will be tapped
if he face a mountain like Yao. You can see how he makes mistakes here and
there but he also make freakish moves that Memo and Coliin don't have. Sort
of like AK. Although I think it will be soon that he will be in the game. I may
agree with decision to keep Miles instead of Morris. Morris is great shooter
and player but he look bit weak physically. Miles may have upper hand in terms
of how physical Jazz play. I like how he played against 3 position. By the way,
stop missing Araujo. Fess is ten times better and cheaper.
Arujio Fan | 2:24 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I think we need Araujio. He is a big guy who just needed more playing time to
get things done. He was barely getting his confidence to him in the NBA then we
go and trade him. We shouldn't have got rid of him just yet.
Htown_reigns | 2:50 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I think Houston is getting the hype this year because of the coaching change
more than anything. They still have Gundy's defensive philosophy engrained
in them as well as the proven offensive philosophy that Adelman brings. Then of
course we have depth this year, probably the best bench in the league. Francis
is not even considered in our rotation. That speaks volumes about the backups
we have in the rotation.
Mike | 2:54 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
The Jazz didn't have room to keep Araujo on the roster. They really
don't like carrying 15 on the roster, and they would like to only have 13.
So which Jazz man do you want to kick off to give Araujo a roster spot? Collins
is really the only one that is worth considering. In some aspects he's
better than Collins, but Collins is far more consistent and a much better
shooter. I would stick with Collins. So then who? Price? Giri? CJ? Nope.
Eventhough they haven't lived up to potential, getting rid of them for a
big makes our backcourt and 3 spot a little thin, especially with Harping seeing
limited minutes. So the only option for keeping Araujo would be to have a 15
man roster again. All that would do is put him on the inactive list for every
game. He's not going to get playing time infront of the other bigs on the
Jazz roster, except for Fess. But after Fess logs some quality minutes in the
d-league, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take the number 2 center spot
away from Collins when we play big lineups. There's just no room for
Araujo.
Anonymous | 2:55 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
We didn't trade Araujo, he was a free agent who didn't get signed by
any team in the league. That's why he's playing in Russia now.
blah | 3:24 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Rockets!!!Woooooooooooooo
Anonymous | 3:25 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Did 2nd Name just write, "But I digest?" And he's accusing
someone else of being a laughing stock?
RE: Htown_reigns | 3:37 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Your bench isn't the strongest in the league, that would be san antonio,
maybe dallas and then there's definitely others ahead of you. I mean you
don't even have a starting point guard let alone a back up one. The good
bench that you do have though is Mutumbo and Chuck Hayes, maybe Bonzi but he
hasn't played in a year and is a team killer so I don't know if he
really counts, I'd say probably not at this point.
Moto X | 4:47 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I think Houston upgraded their talent this past off-season but, adding players
takes time to integrate and get them comfortable. It is called chemistry. That
is why the Jazz are as good as they are so quickly--because they have kept a
fairly stable roster of core go-to guys who know where each other are on the
floor. Then the Jazz have fit pieces around the core to improve/complement
their bench. That is why the Jazz should win tonight. However, the Houston
series last season was very close and the games with them this year will likely
be close as well.
The Warriors are a gimmick that works when their opponents fall for the gimmick by trying to imitate ie. Mavericks. The Jazz have learned not to fall for that trick. The Jazz have exploited/exposed the gimmick. Houston is no gimmick though and we will not be out-rebounding them by 20 like we did to the Warriors. Should be a good game--GO JAZZ!!!
Fess is raw but I say let Harp rest his knees and let Fess get a few minutes in there to feel what he will be up against--he is not ready for big minutes though--especially against YAO.
The Warriors are a gimmick that works when their opponents fall for the gimmick by trying to imitate ie. Mavericks. The Jazz have learned not to fall for that trick. The Jazz have exploited/exposed the gimmick. Houston is no gimmick though and we will not be out-rebounding them by 20 like we did to the Warriors. Should be a good game--GO JAZZ!!!
Fess is raw but I say let Harp rest his knees and let Fess get a few minutes in there to feel what he will be up against--he is not ready for big minutes though--especially against YAO.
Travis | 4:52 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
I dont understand why Houston is getting all the attention, hanging up there
with Dall and San Antonio, Winning 60 games like I heard one Analyst say the
other night, etc. Look at the team that beat them last year in the playoffs.
People are saying the Jazz are going to win no more than 50 games, and be out in
Round 1. How bout some love for the Jazz.
AngryRocketMan | 10:54 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
McGrady is going to win the MVP this year. Teams can't double TMac like
they have in years past - too much offensive talent around him this year.
Rockets fans are going to really enjoy this season.
Rockets fans are going to really enjoy this season.
Travis #2 | 11:25 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007
Man, we lost. By 11, in the home opener. I thought we were better than those
guys. Those aren't the same Rockets I remember from 6 months ago.
Anonymous | 12:09 a.m. Nov. 2, 2007
Read many comments not understanding the hype on Rockets. These Rockets are not
the same as last season. The key differences are Rockets' new bench and new
coach. Jazz have been playing well and yet still beaten by a Rocket team that
is still searching for better chemistry. Rockets will be a bigger force when
they found their right chemistry. There is substance in Rocket's hype!
MPAX | 12:15 a.m. Nov. 2, 2007
well just to let all the Jazz fans know..Rockets are not the same team they were
last year and they showed it...I mean the Jazz played a good game but this year
we are not going to back down. We got all a championship team needs. Defense,
long range shooter, offense, coaching staff, team leaders, best center, deep
bench and the chemistry is developing...ALl i wish is that Francis start picking
up the slack...He needs to give his heart rather than throw tantrums...When he
is ready we are really going to launch...but if he doesn't we are still
going to be fine...i just hope we dont lose him...Rockets are going for a title
but we are not going to talk i want to see more action done and by beating the
JAzz tonight, we sent a message...ITS TIME
LOL @ all the comments | 7:55 a.m. Nov. 2, 2007
Jazz fans stand up!!!!
*Crickets*
The Rockets are better this year...The Jazz have a very good team...
Just make sure you show us our proper respects from here on out....
Thanks That is all...
*Crickets*
The Rockets are better this year...The Jazz have a very good team...
Just make sure you show us our proper respects from here on out....
Thanks That is all...
YaoMac | 8:39 a.m. Nov. 2, 2007
Great game! I love these new-look Rockets. They've become such a
well-rounded team with no major weaknesses. Although it is only the 2nd game of
a very long season, they are definitely showing that they can more than hang
with the best teams in the league. How about that alley-oop from Mike James to
T-Mac??? Yao was a non-factor and we still won by double digits! The Rockets are
so much harder to defend when teams can't just lock in on Yao and Tracy.
And let's not forget this.....they are hungry! It's our year,
it's our time. This isn't Rockets' hype, they're legit.
Mad for Rockets | 10:23 a.m. Nov. 2, 2007
Even a half-Rockets (without Yao) could easily beat Jazz. So, forget Utah, they
will not be a problem in this season. Go Rockets!
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