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Utah Jazz: Team's versatility leads to preseason win over Lakers

And that's not O'connor, It's Lyde. I say send the Stanford grad back to school. Lyde looked like an enforcer against Bynum.

Cut Collins. Sign Kevin

Who ever that big dude was blocking shots, making free throws and a baby hook shot ought to be signed.

Milsap has a lot of skills.

Brevin Knight might be worse than that guy we traded him for. Good thing he was cheeper.

AK47 off the bench? How will he react to that? Will his fragile ego allow it long term?
On the other hand if AK47, Milsap, Korver, Harpring and Knight come off the bench we have instant offense, instant defense, rebounding, toughness and ball handling off that bench. Our 2nd unit would be superior to any other 2nd unit and equal to many first units. The Jazz may be very strong using that approach. The starters would be Boozer, Okur, Miles, DWill and Brewer. Of course we still have a deficiency at the 5 spot. Maybe Jerry is looking at a more 'up tempo' game. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks?

Don't forget Koufos. He length, scoring ability, blocking shots. He had a great camp and is NBA ready. He is a Sloan guy in spirit and mentality. I would play over any other big coming off the bench.

Koufos will be valuable in time. However, Fez got 5 rebounds in 8 minutes. He is worth keeping around if for no other reason he could be as good as Rodman with some work. Rodman however could score whenever he felt like it.

If Koufos can develop this year, maybe by the playoffs there are times when the Jazz could go very big with Fez, Koufos and AK as a front line.

I would like to see a lot more of Lyde he seems to have potential.

Remember it's just an exhibition game, I'm sure Sloan is using their players conservatively and not want to have their star players injured. These games don't really count. Wait until Oct. 29th where it really counts! Crush Nuggets on the first game!!

I didn't get to see much of the game last night. But caught just the end. I watched Deron walking off the court and it looked like he was limping. Is he hurt?

Huge Deron Williams Fan! Thats My Role Model! Let's Go Utah!(Especially Deron Williams)!
!Nard!

No, Deron's not hurt. He had HUGE ice bags on each of his knees. No biggie. So did Kobe and Lamar Odom.

Did you see CJ and Ronnie Brewer WRECKING the rim!? Oh man, the Jazz were playing above the rim last night and I loved it!

And I know I'm a huge homer, but a win's a win for me against the Lakers. So I was thrilled the Jazz got the W, even if it doesn't mean anything.

My whole night was made when Ronnie Brewer blew past Kobe and threw down an incredible reverse dunk. CJ and him are looking pretty dangerous out there. I think AK and Matt coming off the bench with CJ in the starting 5 instead may be pretty effective.

Can't wait for the season to start!

"Crush Nuggets" Ouch, just thinking about that hurts...

Fez as good as Rodman? Uh, no. Never. Hasn't the drive.

It FEEEEELS GOOOD! Lyde is better than Tom Collins. Kevin is the right man, Right! JazzFaninHouston says Rodman could score any time he wanted. Hmmmmmmmmn! I won't comment on that one. Another Jazz Fan says Haprs will come off the bench. I think he should stay on the bench and rest those old wheels. If we need him in the playoffs we know what he can do. We don't know what Miles and/or Almond can do. So lets find out in the first half of the regular season. Lets season these lads (especially Miles) now, for a deep run next spring. Also how about Fez getting 5 boards in 8 mins. Like Patrick Riles once said, "No Rebounds, No Rings!"

Liked the new look with Miles in the starting 5. If Andrei could take on a Manu role in that he does not start, but plays in crunch time and still gets his 30 minutes a game, I think this might work. GO JAZZ!!

that Morris Almond was not playing more last night. His play seemed to be effortless and I thought his defense was as good as any of the rest, yet he was taken out. It was as though the Jazz does not want him to succeed. When he is traded or not picked up next year he will become a thorn in the side of the Jazz.

Jimmy thinks that Jerry Sloan is maturing as a coach. Jimmy likes it when Jerry implements the young guys into the rotation. Jimmy likes it when Brewer, Milsap and Miles Slam it Home. Jimmy likes big Kevin (not O'Donkel) Lyde. Jimmy wants to see Lyde do a sky-hook. Jimmy thinks Phil Jackson will not win another ring. Jimmy thinks Jerry and Phil Johnson will be coaching in June. Jimmy likes it when Kiralinko doesn't cry. Jimmy thinks Brevin Knight makes good choices with the ball. Jimmy thinks Brevin Knight looks like Brevin Mayorga. Jimmy believes in him now.

Brewer need to start on that 2 spot, and I like the play of Moriis almond. but again fes is being fes? we need to get him to a hyptnotist and convince him he is shaq or byum.

Toward the end there, the Jazz couldn't hit free throws. I think that is why Almond got pulled. You throw up two bricks in a row and Jerry is upset. Even Brevin had issues and he is a good free throw shooter. But what can you expect for the first pre-season game.
go jazz

I was so impressed with Lyde. I think he will be a huge assett. He didn't hesitate at all to use some defense and his shooting was right there. Very happy!!! I think Knight is so worried about making an impression that it is holding him back. He needs to relax and play ball! But all in all - he will be goog glue for the team.

And Brewer - Dang - he looke good. Very impressed! All in all - I was pleased with what I saw last night - even if it was exhibition.

Go Jazz!!!!!!!!

Even a blind man can see Fez is ooozing with potential. Honestly, if you were looking for help to seal off the paint who would you choose a man like Collins, or a man like Fez. I think a man like Fez.I think Horny should continue to work with Fez. It's working. Keep up the good work Fez,and stay focused I believe in you, and so does Jesse.

Liked how Miles looked last night. I hope he can EARN TIME (not expect it to be handed to him) His ability to get to the rim combined with Ronnie B last night was increadible