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Utah Jazz down Clips, now 3-0
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Samantha Rogers | 12:52 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
How are the Jazz going to sign both Boozer and Milsap?
Gene | 12:57 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Boozer will leave for more money. Werever he goes he will be overpaid, and it
won't be to Miami. They have a power forward.
Shane Stilts | 12:58 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
The Jazz have more depth on their roster than the Southeast conference. The
only thing holding us back is defense, and we seem to be playing better defense
without fouling as much.
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vegas jazzman | 1:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
why isn't PAUL MILSAP starting at small forword?
MB | 6:54 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
God...listening to Clippers annoucers last night was horrific.....Talk about
Homers
Little Brevin Knight? Crying AK? C'mon....
I remeber the days of "Little Johnny Stockton" carving them up.
Is it me or they are worse than the Maloof owned Sacremento crew?
B & B I think are pretty fair....
Little Brevin Knight? Crying AK? C'mon....
I remeber the days of "Little Johnny Stockton" carving them up.
Is it me or they are worse than the Maloof owned Sacremento crew?
B & B I think are pretty fair....
Steve Sym | 6:58 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Clips got Clipped. Milsap has developed a turnaround Jay/Lay/Dunk. Booz was
watching in amazement. Sap is a STUD! He'll get em all Bucked.
matt mattsen | 7:01 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Link is a windmill. When his blades start turning you can feel the warm breeze.
bob2 | 7:21 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Please spare us the "how I would use Milsap," posts unless you are
under 14. Coach seems to be using him in a very intelligent way and our second
unit could beat three quarters of the teams in this league. Paul was amazing.
Most dominant quarter I've seen by any Jazz player in about 5 years. He
beat the Clippers by sheer force of will. Do it again on Wed!
Jath | 7:36 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Call the Jazz "the Barbers," 'cause they just "clipped"
the Clippers! Now on to the NBA crown!
The Knight trade | 7:37 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
may have a better result then the trade for Korver. I think that Knight should
back up Dwill. He really runs the team smoothly. Hart was the second biggest
space taker on the court only ahead of Jarron Collins. GO Knight and GO Sinan,
and GO Jimmy's sneakers
Joe | 7:45 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Why would you play PAUL MILSAP at small forward? That is stupid then who backs
up Boozer? I like how Miles and Brewer are playing the 2 and 3 Brewer should
never play the 2 his shot is awful he attacks the rim well and plays good
Defense so Brewer should be playin the 3
the Jazz could be good this year | 7:46 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
but let's not forget 2 of their 3 wins were against the 0-4 clippers. I am
in LA and it was hilarious to hear the Clippers TV announcers, "and the
clippers are getting lit up by 'Paul Millisap'....(long
pause)....that's right....'Paul Millsap'" (disbelief and
sarcasm because they hardly new who he was)
Brevin Knight I think did a solid job as a backup. The turnovers are down, he doesn't do anything wild and get's the Jazz in their offensive sets quickly.
Brevin Knight I think did a solid job as a backup. The turnovers are down, he doesn't do anything wild and get's the Jazz in their offensive sets quickly.
Nice | 7:59 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Don't forget the contributions of A.K. and Memo either. Nice team play,
just keep it up and everyone can get some P/T.
Woo ho | 8:22 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
oh man the Jazz are the best their 3-0! We're going to win the NBA title
this year were so darn good!
Give me a break it's been three games! The Jazz will choke as always. Especially when it comes to playoff time. The Jazz are at best a very mediocre team.
Give me a break it's been three games! The Jazz will choke as always. Especially when it comes to playoff time. The Jazz are at best a very mediocre team.
SC Jazz Fan | 8:30 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
The Jazz have not yet played a contender, but things so far do look encouraging.
Milsap and Brewer have definitely improved in the off-season plus Knight has
all but locked up the backup one position. AK has been his old self and the
truth is that the "second" team with AK, Korver, Knight and Milsap has
been better than the staring squad sans-Williams. The bad news is that Miles
has yet to show much of anything--Price could get some minutes at the 2.
Williams, Brewer, Boozer, Okur, Knight, Korver, AK, and Milsap make a really,
really solid 8 man rotation. Price and Harpring could be added in as needed.
It looks like garbage time (or D-League where possible) only for the rest--Fes,
Kouf, Almond, Collins and unfortunately Miles. Overall--pretty encouraging so
far!
Clark | 8:42 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Brewer's shot is as good as or better than CJ's. I wish CJ would stop
taking long jumpers. He needs to make 3 layups or dunks, before he should be
allowed to shoot jumpers.
Miles | 8:44 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Milsap can not guard the 3 position. Milsap is a back-up player who brings it
every night. But he is not a Boozer who can score 20 every night and haul down
10 boards. If Boozer leaves then Milsap will have to prove himself to be a
starter. Right now with Milsap and AK coming off the bench along with Korver we
have a great bench play. CJ is fine as a starter with AK getting most the
minutes. The starting 5 have so much scoring that CJ fits in fine until AK
enters the game. This is the best offensive team the Jazz have ever assembled.
Now if they would show some effort on the defensive end, a championship is very
very possible for Utah.
Tommyk | 9:22 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Millsap was a beast! but don't forget Boozer put those number in day in and
day out! Millsap is going have to prove that he can do that in a consistent
level, but I love the Jazz
PurplePeopleEater | 9:55 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
I agree with SC Jazz Fan about who the best 8 players are, except I think a
healthy Harpring is as effective for the team as at least three of those 8. In
other words, we're really 9 deep! Maybe 9.5 as Price isn't all that
bad. It'll be interesting to see if Kouf gets much playing time over the
year (to develop--he shows flashes), or if he gets relegated to the D-League.
When you're deep, any one of those 9 players can get hot in any game and save the bundling by the others. When no one's having an off night and one or two have a Milsap night, unstoppable! This Jazz team has as good a chance as any in getting to the finals this year.
Even though the first opponents have so far been cupcakes, with D-Will out, it's given the two PG backups a chance to gain some confidence and playing time, and allowed the coaches to see just which one should be D-Will's backup. My vote's for Knight. His experience makes him steadier, and that's key as a backup.
D-Will should just chill out awhile longer and be very ready when he's healed.
When you're deep, any one of those 9 players can get hot in any game and save the bundling by the others. When no one's having an off night and one or two have a Milsap night, unstoppable! This Jazz team has as good a chance as any in getting to the finals this year.
Even though the first opponents have so far been cupcakes, with D-Will out, it's given the two PG backups a chance to gain some confidence and playing time, and allowed the coaches to see just which one should be D-Will's backup. My vote's for Knight. His experience makes him steadier, and that's key as a backup.
D-Will should just chill out awhile longer and be very ready when he's healed.
magnus | 10:07 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
It's not every day that you can go 0-10 from the 3pt line and still win by
double digits. Some teams could never win without making a 3, that's why
the Jerry Sloan system is one of the best, and everybody who knows basketball
will tell you the same.
I absolutely LOVE to see Millsap step up and play like he did, and I hope this is just the start of things to come. It will make the loss of Boozer alot easier to take.
Bringing AK off the bench sure seems to be working well, he has been playing great so far.
Knight and Price have both been playing very well. They have only 8 turnovers between them in 3 games.
I'm exited for this season, I think if everybody is healthy the pieces are in place to fight for the best record in the west and a Finals run. A mid season aquisition of a solid veteran center would still be nice though.
I absolutely LOVE to see Millsap step up and play like he did, and I hope this is just the start of things to come. It will make the loss of Boozer alot easier to take.
Bringing AK off the bench sure seems to be working well, he has been playing great so far.
Knight and Price have both been playing very well. They have only 8 turnovers between them in 3 games.
I'm exited for this season, I think if everybody is healthy the pieces are in place to fight for the best record in the west and a Finals run. A mid season aquisition of a solid veteran center would still be nice though.
Stephanie | 10:21 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
I must say I was so happy with Milsap last night! It was great to see that much
energy! I wish he could play like that in all the away games!
ikenhowitzer | 10:29 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
A mediocre team? Are you kidding me? The Jazz has one of the all around
strongest teams in the NBA. The only thing mediocre was their defense, and that
is coming around. Lets look at the west...San Antonio...old.
Pheonix...hasn't figured it out with Shaq. Houston...plagued with injuries.
Clippers...nuff said. Golden State...rebuilding. LA...over rated but may be the
only threat the Jazz face this year in the west.
J-dizzle | 10:57 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Here's how I see it, the jazz are the deepest team in the NBA. They have a
legitimit shot this year, but it's an outside shot(literally and
figuritively). What I mean is that for the Jazz to win it this year
they're going to have to hit their threes in the playoffs.
My thoughts | 11:23 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Millsap is amazing, and I love that he is eating the back-up center and PF
minutes That about 24 minutes a game unless he unleashes the beast inside and
has one of those games. I love AK, Boozer, Okur and Millsap playing right now.
They are averaging a combined 61 points and 34 rebounds-WOW.
Not making any rash decisions about Miles until he plays with Williams, but with the way Brewer is playing it is going to be hard not to give him more minutes. If Korver plays the first 6 or 7 minutes and last 6 or 7 minutes of each half. Brewer can start at SF, then when AK comes in he can move over to the shooting guard position. Then about at around 5 minutes left in the half put Korver back in for clutch free throw shooting - outside the last couple games
Minutes
PF/Center
Okur, Boozer - 36
Millsap - 24
SG/SF
AK - 36 minutes
Brewer - 34 minutes
Korver - 26 minutes
PG
Williams - 40 minutes
Price - 8 minutes
Knight run the offense better than Price, but for short back-up minutes Price is a great change of pace
Not making any rash decisions about Miles until he plays with Williams, but with the way Brewer is playing it is going to be hard not to give him more minutes. If Korver plays the first 6 or 7 minutes and last 6 or 7 minutes of each half. Brewer can start at SF, then when AK comes in he can move over to the shooting guard position. Then about at around 5 minutes left in the half put Korver back in for clutch free throw shooting - outside the last couple games
Minutes
PF/Center
Okur, Boozer - 36
Millsap - 24
SG/SF
AK - 36 minutes
Brewer - 34 minutes
Korver - 26 minutes
PG
Williams - 40 minutes
Price - 8 minutes
Knight run the offense better than Price, but for short back-up minutes Price is a great change of pace
My thoughts | 11:27 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
one more thing
With the Jazz margin of victory (they will have enough blow-outs to play miles, almond, price, koufus and fess a lot of minutes
With the Jazz margin of victory (they will have enough blow-outs to play miles, almond, price, koufus and fess a lot of minutes
Brewer Jumper | 11:46 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
If one is going to make claims about Brewer's jump shot (Joe 7:45am)
"Brewer should never play the 2 his shot is awful he attacks the rim
well", please at least know what you are talking about. Brewer's fg%
on jump shots was 44% in 07-08, good enough to rank him 38th in the NBA on jump
shots and ahead of notable players such as, Billups, Sczerbiak, Ben Gordon,
Tracy McGrady and Allen Iverson just to name a few. He is a fine option at the
two position BECAUSE of his jump shot, forget how it looks!
The Truth. | 11:49 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
It's only been Denver and the Clips people....come back to reality.
It's going to be a dog fight between LA, Houston, NO and the Jazz and
someone is going to be unlucky to get SA in the play offs if they are healthy.
Let's wait until they get back from their first extended road trip before
everyone starts talking about championships or best record in the West. Harpring
in Miles slot for about 15 minutes is looking good right now if he is healthy.
Remember the Jazz came back with pretty much everyone on their team. They should be ahead of most teams as far as chemistry/team work goes for the first couple of weeks. Don't get to excited!! That goes for Ute fans as well!!
Remember the Jazz came back with pretty much everyone on their team. They should be ahead of most teams as far as chemistry/team work goes for the first couple of weeks. Don't get to excited!! That goes for Ute fans as well!!
Miles | 11:53 a.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Why pick on Miles? Are the Jazz not winning with him in the starting lineup?
The NBA is all about matchups. Having CJ start makes the team better. Maybe I
am missing something here, but isn't winning games the only thing that
should matter to you fans. It's not like you are cheering for a contract.
CJ starting puts AK in a situation where he can succeed. If bringing Deron off
the bench would help the team win more games I would be for that too. I could
care-a-less about the players egos.
Trade | 12:03 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
lets get rid of Boozer and Dwill... Maybe get an upcoming guard and power
forward from BYU this year
Marty | 12:25 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
It seems like Korver is playing a lot like Matt H. He was setting hard picks
and going after every board. Is it me or is he much more physical than he was
one year ago?
It is also possible that the Clippers are going to be better than anticipated. This win may be a good win by the end of the season. Then again, it is the Clips.
It is also possible that the Clippers are going to be better than anticipated. This win may be a good win by the end of the season. Then again, it is the Clips.
my thoughs | 12:53 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
I like miles and would love him to play well. He is not playing well now. His
shooting is horrible and in 3 games he has only one steel/no blocks. Korver has
5 by the way.
I think he will be a much better player once Williams is back in the line-up.
Brewer and Korver are playing better than CJ and and Brewer deserves more minutes - 24 minutes is not enough for him
I think he will be a much better player once Williams is back in the line-up.
Brewer and Korver are playing better than CJ and and Brewer deserves more minutes - 24 minutes is not enough for him
Jazzguru | 1:13 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
The Jazz are not a mediocre team, that would be teams such as the Nuggets,
Warriors, The Sixers, the Raptors, the Hawks, teams like that. The Jazz did not
choke last year, they got beat by a better team. I hate the Lakers as bad as
any Jazz fan but they were a better team last year. The story may be different
this year, the Jazz have another year of experience and chemistry behind them,
we will find out come playoff time.
To Trade | 1:35 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
I'm not sure what you folks in happy valley are on but you should seek help
very soon
To Trade-12:03 | 5:04 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
That was really funny. The sad thing is, some BYU crazies actually believe this
stuff.
Trade | 6:02 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Boozer for Austin Collie, Nuff said! The Jazz would probably lose only 1 game
all season if this happened.
White Team - funny | 6:07 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
The best is when the Jazz have Mehmo, Andre, Harpring and Korver on the court
all at the same time. It's like watching BYU against anyone, it's
funny, it's like the Jazz have more white guys on their team than the rest
of the NBA combined, not really though...
JazzFanInHouston | 10:13 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008
Every win is important. Houston just lost to Boston at Houston. They actually
play better without Ming. Artest's shooting percentage is below 40 for the
year. Artest was 3 for 16 and Ming was 4 for 14. Boston out rebounded Houston by
5.
Wages of Win indicated that Artest would not help Houston that much. Time will tell but so far they were right.
Wages of Win indicated that Artest would not help Houston that much. Time will tell but so far they were right.
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