Absolutely, 100%, this! I have no idea what the hell Corbin was thinking by putting Howard in. Granger got hot with Howard guarding him, and Ty sat Hayward for almost the entire fourth quarter when it was Hayward who was a huge spark in the run in the third quarter. Just have no idea why Howard was in.
Game thread: Game #24 : Utah Jazz at Indiana, Tuesday 02/07/2012 5:00 PM MST
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Absolutely, 100%, this! I have no idea what the hell Corbin was thinking by putting Howard in. Granger got hot with Howard guarding him, and Ty sat Hayward for almost the entire fourth quarter when it was Hayward who was a huge spark in the run in the third quarter. Just have no idea why Howard was in.
carolinajazz
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....Jefferson is a school-yard hopper type. I don't think he could remember a play to save his life! He's been in the league, what, 6, 7 years? And he still is clueless when it comes to knowing how to run a pick and roll!
Jazz4ever
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It gives the impression to Greg Miller that he is intense but Greggy boy won't be fooled much longer.
carolinajazz
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....well, at least we beat the point spread, which was 8 points.
carolinajazz
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....Corbin is clueless, and this head coaching gig is WAY over his head.
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- I'm not buying "the effort was there" thing tonight. Starters are starting to set the tone, and in this team's case, set an example for youngsters. Also, the game is 48 mins long; the Jazz are not talented enough to take quarters, mins off, or take an off night defensively and rely on offense, to compete. That time will come but if this team plays to win; that's the way. I did not expect a playoff run from this team, still am thinking so; but this team has become unbearable to watch on road games.
- After 8-10 mins into the game; floor spacing and floor spreading becomes non-existent because teams just leave shooters open. Some would say how overrated floor spacing thing is but here's a great example of that.
- This is rare for me but I think that Coach Corbin's substitutions were questionable in NYK and IND games. First of all, NYK game was a must win after 'Melo left the game. So; starters got you back into the game in 3rd Q. Let them play 35-40 mins to win that for you. It was obvious that Enes and Favors had a hard time defending PnR's from the top, from high post. Secondly, BigAl's non-existent defense against Hibbert was so terrible that it should have led to game finishing mins for Enes. He gave a quick "how to defend a bigger, longer center" lesson to BigAl. Thirdly; what was that Hayward-in & Hayward-out sequence? WTF coach? Hayward was stellar defensively through 3 quarters and provided consistent scoring. However, taking in/out players when there's 3 1/2 mins left should require much more than just "gut feeling".
- Millsap was a no-show mosty. He has had to carry to much load on his shoulders and now he, not surprisingly, is having a hard time meeting the expectations. Teams really try to wear him out, make him work for every basket, he is the number 1 threat for opponent defenses. I'm curious to see what his response will be. I remember that teams put smaller guys on Memo after '06-07 season, and he literally would just stand behind the 3pt line etc. He worked w/ coach Corbin and added a new , reliable move to his repertoire each year since then. That's what I'm expecting from Paul.
- BigAl's defense was terrible, he just did not do anything to bother Hibbert, make him take shots out of his comfort zone. Boozer at least would have played a trap-game against Hibbert. But I cannot say the same thing for what he did offensively for the most part of the game. The Jazz desperately gave him the ball, praying that he would score on 1-on-1. Who is more responsible for that? Wings, guards not moving off the ball or not making a freakin' outside shot to keep perimeter defenses from constant double/triple teaming and to keep them honest? I guess, yes.
- I'm proud of Enes. He is a smart defensive player, who reads the game, knows his weaknesses well and try to pick things up fast. However, he is not ready to play 30 mins of basketball right now. You see how intense and hard he plays but he cannot keep that up for more than 20-22 mins for now. Do not compare him w/ college products who are used to play games twice a week, are used to playing 30+ min games.
- I believe that a Giricek/Korver type trade would do wonders for this team.
- After 8-10 mins into the game; floor spacing and floor spreading becomes non-existent because teams just leave shooters open. Some would say how overrated floor spacing thing is but here's a great example of that.
- This is rare for me but I think that Coach Corbin's substitutions were questionable in NYK and IND games. First of all, NYK game was a must win after 'Melo left the game. So; starters got you back into the game in 3rd Q. Let them play 35-40 mins to win that for you. It was obvious that Enes and Favors had a hard time defending PnR's from the top, from high post. Secondly, BigAl's non-existent defense against Hibbert was so terrible that it should have led to game finishing mins for Enes. He gave a quick "how to defend a bigger, longer center" lesson to BigAl. Thirdly; what was that Hayward-in & Hayward-out sequence? WTF coach? Hayward was stellar defensively through 3 quarters and provided consistent scoring. However, taking in/out players when there's 3 1/2 mins left should require much more than just "gut feeling".
- Millsap was a no-show mosty. He has had to carry to much load on his shoulders and now he, not surprisingly, is having a hard time meeting the expectations. Teams really try to wear him out, make him work for every basket, he is the number 1 threat for opponent defenses. I'm curious to see what his response will be. I remember that teams put smaller guys on Memo after '06-07 season, and he literally would just stand behind the 3pt line etc. He worked w/ coach Corbin and added a new , reliable move to his repertoire each year since then. That's what I'm expecting from Paul.
- BigAl's defense was terrible, he just did not do anything to bother Hibbert, make him take shots out of his comfort zone. Boozer at least would have played a trap-game against Hibbert. But I cannot say the same thing for what he did offensively for the most part of the game. The Jazz desperately gave him the ball, praying that he would score on 1-on-1. Who is more responsible for that? Wings, guards not moving off the ball or not making a freakin' outside shot to keep perimeter defenses from constant double/triple teaming and to keep them honest? I guess, yes.
- I'm proud of Enes. He is a smart defensive player, who reads the game, knows his weaknesses well and try to pick things up fast. However, he is not ready to play 30 mins of basketball right now. You see how intense and hard he plays but he cannot keep that up for more than 20-22 mins for now. Do not compare him w/ college products who are used to play games twice a week, are used to playing 30+ min games.
- I believe that a Giricek/Korver type trade would do wonders for this team.