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Corbin's defensive adjustments are working...

I think we need to see what our defense looks like against good teams first.

It's easy to assume our defense is better NOW than we're playing teams like the Bucks and Zachless Grizz than the Lakers and Spurs.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
I can't believe I'm saying this but I totally agree. We've looked good against a bunch of ****heads at home. And hell, we still barely won two of those. In the other three games, we got absolutely spanked. Stats are great and all but I want to see these guys play competitive ball night in and night out. I want them to be fierce attacking the rim on the road too. Playing smart, team defense on the road too. Hitting shots on the road too. Be resilient on the road too. If they show me this, then I'll be impressed.
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Going from the team we saw on opening night to a contender will take some time, though. What this is all about is that there is something truly different happening right now, and if you believe correlation means anything, the Jazz are headed in the right direction.

All I need to stay invested and excited about this team is seeing signs that the talent, the culture, and the coaching is getting on that correct path. So far, I'm happy. Al Jefferson chucking, Devin Harris being wildly inconsistent, and Raja Bell just being horrid doesn't mean much to me because I see them as nothing more than stop gaps.
 
NUMBERICA said:
Going from the team we saw on opening night to a contender will take some time, though. What this is all about is that there is something truly different happening right now, and if you believe correlation means anything, the Jazz are headed in the right direction.

All I need to stay invested and excited about this team is seeing signs that the talent, the culture, and the coaching is getting on that correct path. So far, I'm happy. Al Jefferson chucking, Devin Harris being wildly inconsistent, and Raja Bell just being horrid doesn't mean much to me because I see them as nothing more than stop gaps.
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Well said. However, how much of what we see as appearing that we're on the right path is that we're playing ****heads. Looks can be deceiving.
 
NUMBERICA said:
This season in general is an aberration. While players will grow more fatigued, they will also be learning their offenses and each other better (especially since play is very sloppy right now from a rushed start to the season). I consider that a wash. Also, the law of averages is a pretty real thing.
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Like leprechauns, and eskimos.
 
I hope they really push defense on Hayward, Evans, Kanter, Favors and Burks. Get them defense oriented while they are still new to the league and are more open to listening and have the heart and dedication to improve.
 
Our defense is too chaotıc right now, and until we make the roles of players more clear and giving more responsiblity to certain players we will remain the same. Because right now, no one knows whats the true purpose of the team, to make playoffs? to trade Big Al and give Kanter and Favors more time? to go young and build a future team after this year? Until we make things clear about the team chemistry, our defense will remain chaotic, will be good if the opposite team misses the 3 pointers, and will be ruined if we play against powerful teams.
 
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