Jazz 2017/18 Playoff Bus! All Aboard!

[fishonjazz]

Players Offensive rating Defensive rating
Gobert*****118*********102
Embiid*****106*********101
Jokic*******119********106
source : basketreference

Gobert is a very good offensive player.
Why, because he's a good shooter? No, but he's an efficient shooter (TS=63%)
Why, because he's a good passer? No, but he creates space for teammates (6 screen assists/game : best in NBA)
Watch this video, especially from 0:40 to 4:30

Also, I would add that i think he is pretty damn good passer. Just doesn't really get put in a lot of situations to make good passes.

 

[Jazz4ever]

Fivethirtyeight currently gives us an 87% to make the playoffs. That's higher than SA, OKC, Denver, Portland, and NO.

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-nba-predictions/

 

[Rubashov]

bloody hell gotta wait a whole week to watch some damn basketball.

 

[LifeOnaPlate]

bloody hell gotta wait a whole week to watch some damn basketball.

This sucks.

Will Rubio return in Super Ricky form?

 

[Rubashov]

This sucks.

Will Rubio return in Super Ricky form?

One would hope that Ricky keeps his mojo and comes back fresh. How far away will Dante be? Crowder maybe knowing a bit more of the playbook, old man Ingles freshened up with a bit more juice in his legs, whats not to like?

Still pissed about a week with no ball to watch, wont be watching that circus tomorrow.

 

[bigmike]

Man, I hate the All-Star Break.

 

[Jack Strop]

Man, I hate the All-Star Break.

This is the first one I've enjoyed in years. Rising stars game had that incredible dunk by Mitchell, followed by his win in the Slam Dunk contest. I agree the wait until the next game is LONG.

What I'm dreading is the off-season. Months of speculation about Favors, Dante and FA's.

 

[elan_prodigy]

I cant wait to see Dante.

Im itching for my DMX fix.

 

[Stoked]

I cant wait to see Dante.

Im itching for my DMX fix.

For me the even bigger thing is I want to see how Mitchell, Exum and Gobert mesh as a trio.

 

[fishonjazz]

For me the even bigger thing is I want to see how Mitchell, Exum and Gobert mesh as a trio.

Our very own big 2.1!

 

[LifeOnaPlate]

Is it Friday yet

 

[Coach Ellis]

One would hope that Ricky keeps his mojo and comes back fresh. How far away will Dante be? Crowder maybe knowing a bit more of the playbook, old man Ingles freshened up with a bit more juice in his legs, whats not to like?

Still pissed about a week with no ball to watch, wont be watching that circus tomorrow.

Donovan plays better with rest AND he’s got a TON of positive momentum right now.

Ricky can get healthy.

Rudy can continue to get stronger - I have doubts that’s he was even still 100% back after a PCL injury.

Everybody needs to decompress.

It also gives Quin a chance to better integrate O’Neale and Crowder into the lineup. No doubt those guys are still grinding over the break to get ready for the stretch run.

I think that the break is coming at a perfect time for the Jazz. They’re on a roll and only getting stronger (with a weaker schedule) to finish the season.