Game Thread Jan 10, 2024 08:00PM MT: Jazz vs. Nuggets

[framer]

Seriously though, it wouldn't surprise me if Denver rests somebody for this game. They have a penchant for trying to game the standings, and the Jazz displacing the Lakers or the Wariors would be fine by them.

May be to early in the season for that type of stuff though. . .

 

[Mr. T]

I think Hard Willy will show up big tonight. Its a win.

 

[homeytennis]

This is a must win game.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Lol, moron.

We are going to glue THT's *** to the bench and take our win like always.

THT was our standout player in the first Denver matchup.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Seriously though, it wouldn't surprise me if Denver rests somebody for this game. They have a penchant for trying to game the standings, and the Jazz displacing the Lakers or the Wariors would be fine by them.

May be to early in the season for that type of stuff though. . .

No one is gaming the standings in January ...

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

My prediction is ... Game better be good or I fall asleep before it ends. I have no read on us right now... could be a Boston stinker or a Bucks surprise.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

My prediction is ... Game better be good or I fall asleep before it ends. I have no read on us right now... could be a Boston stinker or a Bucks surprise.

The Nuggets have been winning, but not all blowouts and some close (at least on paper) wins to mediocre-ish teams. So there is hope it isn't a terrible game.

Just think Utah is probably due for a letdown performance after a great road trip (that was great on the back of injury luck, let's not kid ourselves). If the Jazz win tonight, it's going to be on the backs of Lauri/Clarkson. Don't think the Dunn gimmick works against the Nuggs.

Could see Sexton going off too. Or I could see him getting benched because the Nuggs expose him on D.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

I predict a solid win but it’s going to take yeoman’s work from the head of the snake on defense - Kessler and Dunn.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I predict a solid win but it’s going to take yeoman’s work from the head of the snake on defense - Kessler and Dunn.

Best bet is spread the floor against Jokic and hope your offense guys goes off early and then hope Walker can dominate the non-Jokic minutes defensively. Then hope Walker can give you like 5 good minutes against Jokic.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

Best bet is spread the floor against Jokic and hope your offense guys goes off early and then hope Walker can dominate the non-Jokic minutes defensively. Then hope Walker can give you like 5 good minutes against Jokic.

I expect extended minutes from Kessler on Jokic. Nobody else stands a chance in single coverage.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I expect extended minutes from Kessler on Jokic. Nobody else stands a chance in single coverage.

Kessler doesn't stand a chance either. Best to maximize the non Jokic minutes and try to make him play D on the other end. Of course you need some minutes from Walker on Jokic, but Jokic is going to eat regardless of who you put on him.

 

[fishonjazz]

The Nuggets have been winning, but not all blowouts and some close (at least on paper) wins to mediocre-ish teams.

Ya that flukey buzzer beater by jokic against the warriors comes to mind.