Game Thread Apr 18, 2022 06:30PM MT: Jazz at Mavericks - Game 2

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Worst part of losing is that trolls like Jom and this UtahJazz32 dude get to annoy the hell out of everyone with their dumbass takes.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

Well, typical pathetic Jazz who can't capitalize on an opportunity for a commanding lead just like the Clippers series last year. This won't go well for the Jazz when Luka gets back.

 

[Gameface]

Jazz played a good game for 44 minutes.

What the **** is it about those last few minutes that has this team all screwed up?

I put this on Quin. Get your teams' head straight and give them big crayon instructions on what to do. They obviously start eating glue in the last few minutes unless you specifically tell them not to.

 

[reignman40]

Maybe if Rudy's TEAMMATES wouldn't rely on RUDY to bail them out, Rudy wouldn't have to leave his defender open for 3.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Jazz can't let Brunson go for 40 points, and they can't let Kleber go for 25. Jazz will need to make some defensive adjustments, obviously. This is precisely the test they have to pass.

That said, it's unlikely the Mavs shoot like this again, especially in Utah.

They didn’t let those guys score. Those guys earned it. We have no one that can match Brunson’s speed and when he blows past us, Kleber is left wide open. Unless you want Rudy to stay attached. In that case, Brunson will have a layup every time and he’ll go for 80 next time.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Perimeter defense will continue to be our Achilles heel until the front office fixes it.


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Bogey seems to be the main offender when it comes to the poor rotations. Dude is just very slow to recognize what's going on and by the time he reacts, it's way too late for a guy with his footspeed to get in the play.

 

[416Klawzz]

We are lucky about House imagine if he didn't pan out we would be a whole lot crappier. This team is fit for the toilet

 

[Ineptimusprime]

You’re not wrong. Then we shouldn’t be getting mad at Royce, Rudy, Spida, etc. it’s the FO’s incompetence that’s holding this team back. Why aren’t they addressing team needs?

On the offensive side of the ball, Rudy is part of the problem when we face small ball lineups. The guy simply isn’t skilled enough offensively to punish teams on the offensive end when they go small. If he could seal a guy and finish after making a dribble or two, teams couldn’t go small. But he can’t, so we suffer.

The problem isn’t Rudy or Don, it’s really an everything thing. Team philosophy, roster construction, blend of personalities, etc.

It’s just time for major change once we lose this series or get rocked by the Suns.

 

[Gameface]

They didn’t let those guys score. Those guys earned it. We have no one that can match Brunson’s speed and when he blows past us, Kleber is left wide open. Unless you want Rudy to stay attached. In that case, Brunson will have a layup every time and he’ll go for 80 next time.

Brunson played his all time best game that he's ever going to play. Congrats to Brunson! He shouldn't have been able to beat us by himself.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

so my point stands, our starting 5 is not good. Royce and Mike need to go. or at least take the reserve role. Bogey too but his contract is up next season anyways.

No, I would say your point doesnt stand.

There is no talent issue on Utah. It's just how everything fits together. The weaknesses overlap too much has I've said.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Brunson played his all time best game that he's ever going to play. Congrats to Brunson! He shouldn't have been able to beat us by himself.

He didnt. Kleber also went off.

 

[jom2003]

Worst part of losing is that trolls like Jom and this UtahJazz32 dude get to annoy the hell out of everyone with their dumbass takes.

So you mean your starting PG score 0 point in a playoff game and deserve a pass?