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Game Thread: Utah Jazz v Denver Nuggets, 10/27, 7pm MST, FSN, 1320 AM/98.7 FM

It's going to take more than a few pre-season games to get this team to gel and the newcomers to understand the system. It was painfully obvious they're still a little lost and when they got punched in the mouth it only made it worse.
 
The Jazz weren't really ready to play. Williams went 3 for 10 and was our leading scorer. The Jazz were moving a step slow on every play, both sides of the court.
 
I am not real worried about this game. Clearly a lot of things working against us. A team still learning who they are and that was totally out of synch, some out of hand fouling (along with some questionable officiating), a fired up team that we manhandled in the playoffs with an inspirational coaching story, and the nerves of opening night that got the best of more than a few players. This was not Jazz basketball and we are clearly a better team than this.

However there were definitely some troubling things going on. I know Big Al had 3 blocks, but his overall defensive performance was terrible. He has to do more than talk about getting better in this area. This team is going to take longer than we anticipated to figure things out offensively, as incorporating Jefferson's game into this system has a ways to go. I know we had an insane amount of fouling going on and it was a blowout throughout, but in no way do I want to see Francisco Elson on the floor so much for this team ever again. I am worried that Sloan is going to get attached to this guy (collins II).

There were a couple of good things though (not many, I know). Hayward looked pretty good. Some impressive hustle plays (including a great transition defensive play on Carmelo) and his offense started picking up once the nerves wore off. Evans looks like the real deal. I was impressed how he was able to come in immediately and contribute. I am liking the Harpring on color commentary thing, as he was telling it like it is and calling out the bad defense that was being played. Definitely glad they have the Utah feed on League Pass.

Tommorow is another day and another game. Lets get our revenge on the Suns like Denver was able to get theirs on us.
 
I'll say the same thing to you guys as I did to my Faker troll friend, I'm a huge jazz fan and I'm not worried one bit.

Yes, we missed Boozer's rebounding and pick and roll offense, but Jefferson blocked 3 shots and will eventually get his offensive game going. Can we only see him only scoring in single digits this year?

I miss Wesley Matthews, but he's not worth the money guys, relax.

Hayward is already better than Korver. I thought he did fine tonight. Evans actually is making me forget about Millsap...

Deron had one of those sucky games. Aaron Affalo isn't going to outscore him very often.
 
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