Game Thread Aug 21, 2020: Jazz vs. Nuggets - Game 3

[Game Threads]

Utah Jazz Game Day

AdventHealth Arena, Orlando, FL
Aug 21, 2020 02:00PM MT

 

[One Brow]

I have 3 predictions for game 3:

1) After taking a severe defeat, Denver will come roaring back, and the game will be very close.
2) Mike Conley will return.
3) Half the board will blame #2) for the results of #1.

 

[Gameface]

 

[416Klawzz]

Jazz win, we have them shook.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

The key to this series from here on out is the Jazz's ability to defend Denver. Utah's offense will generate 115+ ppg unless they have an abysmal shooting night across the board. I don't think Denver has the tools to shut off Utah's offense, as Utah has matchups they can exploit and options they can go to.

The Jazz made some defensive adjustments in Game 2 that held Denver to 77 points after 3 quarters, despite Denver having an above-average shooting performance. If the Jazz can sustain this type of defense, they should win the series by Game 6. Final scores should be something like 116 - 109.

 

[oneye]

As some pre-game reading, Donovan covers the newest edition of SLAM online magazine, here is the link to the article and cover:

Donovan Mitchell and the D.O.N. Issue #2 Cover KICKS 23

Spida's second signature sneaker gives him yet another platform to share his journey and bring awareness to issues that are bigger than basketball.

www.slamonline.com

 

[oneye]

Also, here's the link to the actual magazine if you want to purchase it with him on the cover:

SLAM Presents KICKS Vol. 23 (Donovan Mitchell-23)

Donovan Mitchell and the D.O.N. Issue #2 have officially swung in. The Utah Jazz star covers KICKS 23, accompanied by an in-depth interview about his second signature sneaker. The issue also features big stories on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joel Embiid, the Nike LeBron 18, Dejounte Murray and...

slamgoods.com

 

[NAOS]

Utah Jazz Game Day

AdventHealth Arena, Orlando, FL
Aug 21, 2020 02:00PM MT

I thought you ****ed up the start time, but you are correct.

Nic game pics, btw. I’m so pumped.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I have 3 predictions for game 3:

1) After taking a severe defeat, Denver will come roaring back, and the game will be very close.
2) Mike Conley will return.
3) Half the board will blame #2) for the results of #1.

Ummmm everyone knows that if two things happened one caused the other... its just science.

I am hoping all the hand wringing I did about Mike starting will reverse jinx us to victory.

 

[LogGrad98]

I have 3 predictions for game 3:

1) After taking a severe defeat, Denver will come roaring back, and the game will be very close.
2) Mike Conley will return.
3) Half the board will blame #2) for the results of #1.

And they might not be wrong on #3, we'll see.

 

[DasJazz]

I have 3 predictions for game 3:

1) After taking a severe defeat, Denver will come roaring back, and the game will be very close.
2) Mike Conley will return.
3) Half the board will blame #2) for the results of #1.

Don't worry we just need Royce and his 6 point average to carry us to victory.

 

[NAOS]

I have 3 predictions for game 3:

1) After taking a severe defeat, Denver will come roaring back, and the game will be very close.
2) Mike Conley will return.
3) Half the board will blame #2) for the results of #1.

Team rebounding has been exceptionally important—especially for the starting lineup. Replacing Morgan with Conley doesn’t help with this in any scenario. And the latter claim isn’t any kind of artifact of interpretation, bias, or anything of the sort.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Team rebounding has been exceptionally important—especially for the starting lineup. Replacing Morgan with Conley doesn’t help with this in any scenario. And the latter claim isn’t any kind of artifact of interpretation, bias, or anything of the sort.

I'm praying the first 5 minutes are Mike canning threes and making me look super dumb... I worry that they murder us on the glass and we start slow.

I also don't that Morgan is a great fit in the second unit... I assume Niang and Bradley still play. So Morgan may be out of the rotation completely.

 

[NAOS]

I'm praying the first 5 minutes are Mike canning threes and making me look super dumb... I worry that they murder us on the glass and we start slow.

I also don't that Morgan is a great fit in the second unit... I assume Niang and Bradley still play. So Morgan may be out of the rotation completely.

Q can get ride-or-die with some concepts and players. It’s fair to worry right now.

But I’m with you: I hope I’m wrong.

 

[Troat Guru]

But is it official that Mike will start in place of Morgan?
Or Mike off the bench is still a possibility?

 

[Deleted member 5000]

Don't worry we just need Royce and his 6 point average to carry us to victory.

Royce gonna dunk on you bro

 

[Deleted member 5000]

But is it official that Mike will start in place of Morgan?
Or Mike off the bench is still a possibility?

ESPN says "Conley is expected to return as a starter with the series tied 1-1."

Maybe he comes out with a passion - lets see it. Remember what the birth of his child did wtih VanVleet? He came alive.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

But is it official that Mike will start in place of Morgan?
Or Mike off the bench is still a possibility?

Mike off the bench was never a possibility

 

[LogGrad98]

"Hey, tell Mike he has to come off the bench, it is our only chance."

"Listen man....."

Added context...

 

[cowhide]

This is a huge game and I hope the Jazz win. No predictions just faith in my team to get it done. Go Jazz!!!