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Utah Jazz: Team's versatility leads to preseason win over Lakers
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Milsap has a lot of skills.
Brevin Knight might be worse than that guy we traded him for. Good thing he was cheeper.
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?
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.
!Nard!
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!
go jazz
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!!!!!!!!
Cut Collins. He's taking up roster space on a very talented team. Fes looked a lot better.
I really liked the whole team last night. The entire team showed me they could be dangerous (with the exception of Collings because I don't really consider him a real player).
D-Will had a 2-3 minute stretch in the 3rd where he showed he can take over a game. Assists and great shooting for that period of time. Other than that he was just happy sitting back and letting others get involved.
P.S. Milsap and Brewer are MUST SIGNS next off season. We can't let those guys get away. If I had to choose between those two or Boozer I'd pack Boozers bags FOR HIM!
I remember how that worked out in last years playoffs against the Lakers. Brewer and AK launching bricks while their men collapsed to double/triple-team Boozer inside. We all know what the results were of that failed experiment.
We HAVE to have somebody to spread the floor. You can get by with everyone scoring at the rim during the regular season but in the playoffs teams pack the paint and take away most of those high % looks.
If CJ puts it all together, he may be the answer at the 2 because he has the range. Brewer may be better suited to play the 3 where he can play closer to the rim.
Just one preseason game but I sure hope Brewer has a better jumpshot this year. Last night Kobe literally backed up 2 steps away from Brewer when Ronnie caught it baseline-corner. Brewer obliged and put up the brick. We won't beat the Lakers if they don't even have to defend the perimeter.
I think you'll be plesantly surprised with Brewers shooting this season. "Professionals" have analyzed him and made all of us believe he's a bad outside shooter. In reality his shooting percentage probably isn't any worse than Mcgrady or those other guys who "Professionals" have deemed "good" shooters.
All I know is he shot 54% last year for the season. A lot of those were dunks and layups but I'm Ok with that.
Sloan needs to be smart with who he plays in different situations. If a team goes zone or starts packing the middle he should put Korver, CJ, Memo, and Deron in the game. Those guys can bury a few 3's in a row and the defense will have to change. When it does we can throw Boozer, Milsap and other beef nuggets in there to pound inside.
We lost to L.A. last year because Sloan insisted on playing Harpring, A.K. and other guys that can't shoot as well outside.
Okur looked good. He looks quicker than last year (I know he still pretty slow) and stronger than last year. I can't tell you how good Millsap looks as a back-up center. He looks faster, stronger, lighter on his feet and he looked even better offensivly.
In 48 minutes at the Center position (I know Millsap alsp plays PF) the Jazz are in position to get 20pts 10rbs 1blks 1stl 3ast 2-3pts. AMAZING
That the Jazz combo at Center is top 10 in the NBA (Orlando, Vancouver, Portland, New Orleans, San Antanio-Duncan's a center, Lakers and the Clippers are better)
I just don't get it why everyone on these message boards - bench collins and play fess - Trade Collins - We need an enforcer at center - Bring back Hoffa. Our Centers Are Great
behinds, (gross) I hope the new Jazz Representive
on the Board of Governors for the NBA (Greg Miller)
can finally see that we need a new coach. Please
Greg its time for a change at the coaching helm.
At the end of the piece, they showed the score: Jazz 99, Lakers 90. I was so sure the Jazz had lost from the report.
So much for fair and balanced reporting...wait, isn't that MSNBC?
On Brewer:
There are a couple of points that have been made before and are important to consider when you are talking about wether he should play the 2 or the 3. first is that in the Jazz offense the 2 and the 3 are largely interchangeable. Second, and I think more importantly, is that defensively Brewer is a much better matchup against opposing 2 gaurds. This is especially important considering the fact that the Jazz have several options (AK, Millsap, Harp)against SF types (Anthony, Durrant) but Brewer is really the only SG the jazz have who can go man to man with guys like Kobe, Macgrady, and Ginobli.
Also on his shooting percentage. Hollinger did a nice analyis on Brewer and found that he is unbelievably effective around the basket, almost 70% for a gaurd is unreal, and one of the worst shooting gaurds in the league from outside of 15 ft. I don't think he even needs to develp a 3 point shot, if he developed a deadly mid range jumper (Like Harpring) he could easily be one of the better SG in the league.
Who cares? It's football season.
YOU would still be living in England
The US would have LOST WWI & WWII
NY Jets would NOT have Super Bowl Rings
NY Mets would not have World Series Rings
BoSox would still be Ringless
2008 NY Giants finish with out Super Bowl Rings
And lastly the Utah Jazz would NOT have gone to the NBA Finals 2 years in a row.
I've LIVED an exciting life because I have NEVER listened to the EXPERTS.. each day I wake with what MIRACLE will I get to witness TODAY! Not a bad way to LIVE!
Did you notice that each coach played 14 different players in the first half and Almond had 8 points for the jazz and was their leading scorer. It was the preseason and Sloan was giving everyone a chance to play and show what they can do. Almond showed what he had in the first half and Sloan decided he had seen all he needed to see and that some other guys needed the time so he could see what they have. He knows what Almond can offer and gave him a rest because he played well and earned the rest. He doesn't need to be out with the scout teams so why put him there? Let the guys at the end of the bench play during the preseason. Almond has proved he can play and that is all the preseason is for
to Come back down to earth Jazz fan
Houston has been picked every year to make the finals and never get out of the rist round. I am not worried about Houston
With or without him though, last night proved to me the Jazz are ready to compete with the big boys of the league. Can't wait to see what game two of the season has in store. Be happy Jazz fans, one game down and we got a win, now only 81 more to go. Good luck to our Jazz!
Actually they still have 82, the games don't start counting until october 29th.
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Cut Collins. Sign Kevin