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It's strange to me that fans seem to be blaming officiating more than our injuries as a reason Utah is down 3-1.

Thabo-knee
Rubio-hamstring
Favors-ankle
Exum-hamstring

Anything else I'm missing?

I think Rubio's injury has had the biggest impact. Multiple players have talked about how crucial he is on the floor, directing traffic vocally, putting pressure on defenses, and having the ability to hit a mid-range jumper here and there when things get stalled. His presence also frees Mitchell up to excel more in his natural position. I'm not saying Utah would certainly beat HOU, but we had a puncher's chance if Rubio was healthy, I think.
 
No. He'd have to express desire to re-sign with the Jazz. Gobert is one helluva price for a year rental.

I’m really worried about Kwahi’s injury... not a doctor but I’d have to be so damn sure things were okay on that front. I’ve heard it could be a degenerative condition... so let’s say he goes full Brandon Roy after signing a max deal... that really effs everything up.
 
I’m really worried about Kwahi’s injury... not a doctor but I’d have to be so damn sure things were okay on that front. I’ve heard it could be a degenerative condition... so let’s say he goes full Brandon Roy after signing a max deal... that really effs everything up.

That'd be real sad. Such a great player.
 
It's strange to me that fans seem to be blaming officiating more than our injuries as a reason Utah is down 3-1.

Thabo-knee
Rubio-hamstring
Favors-ankle
Exum-hamstring

Anything else I'm missing?

I think Rubio's injury has had the biggest impact. Multiple players have talked about how crucial he is on the floor, directing traffic vocally, putting pressure on defenses, and having the ability to hit a mid-range jumper here and there when things get stalled. His presence also frees Mitchell up to excel more in his natural position. I'm not saying Utah would certainly beat HOU, but we had a puncher's chance if Rubio was healthy, I think.
Royce had to leave the game and get checked out after hitting his knee as well. I am not sure if it affected him or not after that.
 
Already addressed, carry on.
 
That really sucks that we didn't get a chance to see what this team could do against Houston with our starters.

Missing Rubio is a huge deal in this series.

But I guess that gives me hope that even without a big free agent or trade we can be better next year.

I expect this team will be very hungry and work hard this off season.

But this series isn't over yet... Playing with no pressure now. We win this next game and you never know. I still believe... Kind of.
 
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