LifeOnaPlate
Well-Known Member
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.
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.