NBA.com power ranking quote on Utah Jazz post-break improvement

[The Blue Elephant]

"But for a harsh dose of reality, note that the team that showed the most post-break improvement last season was Charlotte. And the season before that, it was Sacramento."


I think the defense is too good to follow suit. But then again Charlotte's defense was also like number 6 last year. Also depends on how much you buy into this post all star improvement being primarily from addition by subtraction by Kanter. Jazz have also had the hardest schedule pre break in the entire NBA while also having the easiest post break schedule in the entire western conference with only 1 team in the eastern conference having an easier remaining schedule.

However Jazz are stable franchises while the Hornets and Kings aren't.

 

[nightmare3983]

In the case of the Hornets last year, their offensive rating went from 98.8 pre-All Star break to 105.8 post-All Star break. Their defensive rating improved from 101.2 to 101.1.

The 2012-13 Kings improved on the offensive end after the break, with their o-rating going from 100.7 to 107.3. Their defensive rating went from 108.5 to 108.8.

So the point is that the Jazz have improved in a different way than the Hornets or Kings did. I expect the Jazz to continue their upward trend.

 

[Stoked]

I think we will see a mixed bag next year.

Pros:

Improved player development. Specifically Gobert, Exum and Hood.
Stability under Snyder. More time for the core to run SNyders D and O schemes
Chemistry within the team
Competent coach and FO. Utah isn't Sactown and Charlotte


Cons:
Young team = mistakes
Return to earth of the D as a result of the full schedule.

Having said all that I still think the Jazz will be a top 5 D and will be improved over this year as a whole. Next year they will be pushing for the playoffs. and I think they take the 6th or 7th seed.

 

[VINYLONE]

Cons:
Return to earth of the D as a result of the full schedule.

What do you mean?

 

[The Blue Elephant]

What do you mean?

I am assuming he talking about the strength of schedule. Pre break Utah Jazz had the hardest in the entire NBA. After the break they have easiest in the entire western conference and second easiest in the entire NBA.

 

[VINYLONE]

I am assuming he talking about the strength of schedule. Pre break Utah Jazz had the hardest in the entire NBA. After the break they have easiest in the entire western conference and second easiest in the entire NBA.

Ahhh, ok. Makes complete sense. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Stoked]

What do you mean?

I am assuming he talking about the strength of schedule. Pre break Utah Jazz had the hardest in the entire NBA. After the break they have easiest in the entire western conference and second easiest in the entire NBA.

Ahhh, ok. Makes complete sense. Thanks for the clarification.

yup

 

[MTS]

Fun fact:

After the break, against playoff teams, the Jazz have gone 7-3 and posted a 93.8 defensive rating.

 

[Stoked]

Fun fact:

After the break, against playoff teams, the Jazz have gone 7-3 and posted a 93.8 defensive rating.

And I think they will play elite D next year. Just not quite at a historically great level. Not a full season long any ways.

 

[Jazz4ever]

Our defense actually passes the eye test though. Charlotte's, behind "Big Al" Jefferson, did not.

 

[The Blue Elephant]

Fun fact:

After the break, against playoff teams, the Jazz have gone 7-3 and posted a 93.8 defensive rating.

That 75 pts allowed to Bucks helping that average.

 

[MTS]

That 75 pts allowed to Bucks helping that average.

If I remove the Bucks game, it's a 6-3 record and a 95.5 defensive rating. Still #1 by a mile.