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Jazz vs Kings - 4/8/15 7 PM Mountain Time

Doublea said:
When did the exum block happen? I missed it.
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Someone took it at him one-on-one (can't remember who) and he stayed in front of the guy and the player tried to bring the ball up for the shot and it went straight into Dante's chest and he lost the ball. Exum's really good at staying in front of the guy, moving his feet properly, and keeping his hands up.

That play in Sacramento on Sunday where he drew an offensive foul on Cousins was awesome. That's another example. It was right in front of me, saw Cousins throw the elbow and everything.
 
It was on a fast break. Exum had the guy driving to the basket 1-on-1. Dude tried to drive strait at him and Exum kept him from getting there. They credited him with a block on the play, so I'm assuming he stuffed him. It was hard to see.
 
Good sign that Exum looks better at the end of the season here. He had the biggest jump in competition that I've ever seen and he clearly hit the rookie wall BEFORE he was ins tere's into the starting lineup. The fact that he's playing great defense and looking better offensively as of recently is a damn good indicator of his work ethic and Quin's developmental philosophy. The game is slowing down for him. I want him to put on some weight this offseason and keep working on his shot. He's going to have a big jump in year 2 IMO.
 
I bet Hayward turns it back on for some of these last games. The dude just doesn't give an ish about playing vs. The Kings.
 
Cy said:
Sitting Hayward makes no sense to Snyder. He will reduce his minutes, but sitting him entirely without a serious injury isn't going to happen.
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Yeah, if that's what he said, it concerns me. If a player's performance is being significantly affected by an injury, continuing to play them can slow their recovery and possibly lead to the injury getting worse. Obviously there are times when you take those gambles, but the last few games of a losing season shouldn't be one of them. Thibs has been a terrific coach in Chicago, but he will probably be going elsewhere, and it has everything to do with his policy of playing guys until they break. I hope the FO completely understands that if they take that approach with Rudy, I WILL be setting the building on fire.
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Anyway, I'd like to hear the exact comments. I don't know if Hayward is playing injured or not, but if he is and they know it, it's very questionable decision making, and that's coming from someone who believes in giving management the benefit of the doubt 95% of the time.
 
I think Hayward is fine, Jazz are just seeing what other people can do in the offense. Look at all the freedom Gobert had in the 1st quarter this evening. They are running more offense through Favors, Hood, Exum, Booker and others now. Most people know what Hayward can do by this point. Hayward made a couple plays coming out in the 2nd half just to get the Jazz going a little bit, and then let other dudes continue to run the show. I think if they needed to win against a tough team they'd be playing through Hayward more like they have been all season.

At least, that's my speculation.
 
freakazoid said:
Yeah, if that's what he said, it concerns me. If a player's performance is being significantly affected by an injury, continuing to play them can slow their recovery and possibly lead to the injury getting worse. Obviously there are times when you take those gambles, but the last few games of a losing season shouldn't be one of them. Thibs has been a terrific coach in Chicago, but he will probably be going elsewhere, and it has everything to do with his policy of playing guys until they break. I hope the FO completely understands that if they take that approach with Rudy, I WILL be setting the building on fire.
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Anyway, I'd like to hear the exact comments. I don't know if Hayward is playing injured or not, but if he is and they know it, it's very questionable decision making, and that's coming from someone who believes in giving management the benefit of the doubt 95% of the time.
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Probably depends on the type of injury. If the training staff said it would make a difference in anything other than a little pain there is no way Hayward would be playing.
 
LifeOnaPlate said:
The ESA crowd gave Sim a nice round of applause when he hit the hook shot by the way.


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Ya I saw that. Classy stuff
 
Ellis269 said:
My son saw Jingles come up on the jumbo tron after making a big shot and he says "Wow! Old man has got some game!"

I turned and told him that Slow Joe is only 27 years old. His jaw just about hit the floor.
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At the arena I tell people he's my uncle. I'm 33.


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