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Official Game Thread: "Uh oh, it's Magic" at Jazz...Saturday, 4/21, 8:30pm MT

NAOS said:
Actually, yes, you are wrong about a lot of things. You've given no statistical or other proof of the many things you've claimed over the past few pages. The truth is that Al isn't an efficient offensive player for the number of touches and plays he is given, and he is "trending down" on defense.

If others need "reading comprehension," perhaps you need to learn how to watch the game.
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Since arriving in Utah, Jefferson's assist numbers have done nothing but climbed as has his assist-to-turnover ratio. I think this is a huge indicator and "statistical proof" that his offensive game is improving. He did arrive here as a black hole offensively and IMO that counteracted his strong low post game. Now, you see Al showing better knowledge of when to pass out of the double team. In fact, you saw it first hand last night when Al found Harris for the 3 pointer that ended up being the dagger. That play doesn't happen last year. I see play like this as strong indicators that Al is improving. As far as how efficient he is for his amount of touches, I do believe his numbers are higher than when they were in Minnesota.

I'll say it again: Utah's best line-up (by far) includes Jefferson, Sap, and Favors. Jefferson is a liability on the PnR and always will be, but when put on the floor at the same time as Utah's other 2 bigs, it works for Utah. I guess if you feel this team should be stocked with nothing but PnR defensive specialists, then Jefferson will never be your guy. However, I think to win in the playoffs, you need that low post player that demands a double team. Sap, Favors, and Al on the floor together gives Utah the perfect mix of defensive help and offensive punch. Sap is never going to demand a double team on the low post, and until Favors becomes that guy, I'm not sold on the idea of trading Jefferson.
 
Man, I certainly didn't plan on seeing so much **** on Jazzfanz when I logged in this morning. The mods must be busy keeping the sabbath holy?
 
udflyer said:
Whose minutes does Howard get Tuesday ?
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He should get nobody's. The team is playing good as it is now, and I hope Corbin isn't stupid enough to wreck the chemistry. Maybe he should get minutes if Carroll/Burks aren't producing at all.
 
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