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Game thread Utah v. Portland. 8pm MST.

Brown Notes said:
Something happened to Watson. I don't know what but he is not the player I saw 2 months ago. Corbin closing with the other guy says a lot.
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I'm with you re Watson. He has gone from fan favorite to whipping boy. And yes, he is not himself. I was just looking at Tinsley's career stats and they are pretty rough. His assist are ok, but dude has shot several entire seasons under 40%! Kudos to the Jazz for taking a chance on him. He was the difference down the stretch imo.

I am finding that few players come back from injury at the level they were prior (right off the bat). It takes time. Tough for players and coaches alike.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Did Miles even sniff the court in the second half? I don't think he played the entire second half. No wonder we didn't lose.
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CJ's facial experssion when he was giving guys high fives after the win was pricless. It was as though me just found out that somebody ran over his puppy.
 
Is Locke a super homer of Favors?

Look:

"Favors is an elite defensive player. He will be one of the 5 best defensive players in the NBA, if he isn’t close already"
-Locke

I wouldn't be surprised if he ever gets to top 5, but is he really close already?
 
Couldn't see this game. Must say the minutes distribution were interesting.

Is Harris injured? Does this game finally get Tinsley minutes over Watson? Is Millsap going to play more at the 3?
 
Weezur said:
Is Locke a super homer of Favors?

Look:

"Favors is an elite defensive player. He will be one of the 5 best defensive players in the NBA, if he isn’t close already"
-Locke

I wouldn't be surprised if he ever gets to top 5, but is he really close already?
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He is far and away the best defensive player we have on our team. I don't know about top 5 NBA.
 
gregbroncs said:
Couldn't see this game. Must say the minutes distribution were interesting.

Is Harris injured? Does this game finally get Tinsley minutes over Watson? Is Millsap going to play more at the 3?
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Yeah he turned his ankle with about 4-5min left in the 2nd Qtr. I believe the play was when he went for a steal while guarding Mathews and Wes nudged him and Harris lost his control and rolled his ankle.
Obviously don't know the answer to the other questions I would hope (match ups dictating) we would see some Millsap at the 3 but also see Tinsley play against the less scoring threat backup PG's and Watson when the back up is a scoring PG.
 
gregbroncs said:
He is far and away the best defensive player we have on our team. I don't know about top 5 NBA.
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What is a defines "the best defensive player?"

Shotblocker? I think he and Hayward are probably the best shotblockers on the team. Millsap has the best hands/steals. I think Favors shows the potential to be a good defensive player... But he's not there yet. HE goes for fakes, is often times outmuscled down low, and his P&R defense leaves a lot to be desired. He's long and athletic... That's about it.

IMO, Hayward is our best defender. He can block from the weak side, stay in front with his lateral quickness, stays down on fakes, and can defend a variety of positions from PGs to SFs.

As far as all around fundamental and physical defense? I think Kanter is head and shoulders above Favors and every of our other post defenders.

He keeps guys out of the paint, bodies them up, boxes out, doesn't go for fakes, draws chargers, and best of all, HEDGES ON THE PICK AND ROLL!

He was getting beaten by Aldrich because every time he touched Aldrich he got a foul called on him. Rookies never get the benefit of the doubt.

Best Jazz defender? Hayward
Best post defender? Gotta go with Kanter
 
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