Game Thread Nov 02, 2025 04:00PM MT: Utah Jazz @ Charlotte Hornets
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What I will be looking for in this game is how many minutes Lauri is going to play. Currently, he averages 37.4, being the second in the NBA in MPG. That is insane in general but is absolutely bonkers given both Lauri's history of breaking down after the pro-longed heavy usage and the fact that he spent the summer playing in the EuroBasket 2025.
I have only two possible explanations why Hardy is playing Markkanen into the ground and I don't like any of them:
1. Hardy was told that every win is crucial and he needs to get as many W's as possible.
2. The team wants to pump up Lauri's stats and value for a trade.
I have only two possible explanations why Hardy is playing Markkanen into the ground and I don't like any of them:
1. Hardy was told that every win is crucial and he needs to get as many W's as possible.
2. The team wants to pump up Lauri's stats and value for a trade.
Step-Back Lauri
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Yeah, they can't keep playing Lauri this much. He can get his with less, when you time many of his minutes for when the bonus is on and he'll get to the line. Also can get enough shots up with few minutes less.
Tanktastic
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Lauri had no involvement in the Olympics or qualifiers. Playing in Eurobasket means he's better prepared to play major minutes than someone for whome these are the first games in six-seven months.
The Jazz have just happened to play one OT game and two more that went to the final possession.
The Jazz have just happened to play one OT game and two more that went to the final possession.
Tanktastic
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This Lauri fella is quite good.
Here's the Ace, Brice, Walt lineup with Love at the 5. Everyone hold hands.
Tanktastic
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Defending the three not on the menu.
It's probably not that he's in the doghouse. It's that he needs to play next to a defensive 5, and Walker is out. So Hendricks plays next to Nurkic and Lauri plays next to Love.
They're -9 in 2 mins.
jumpin bean
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worst scheme in the league whether design or tanking purposes
No Harkless is insane
Zombie
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We’re not down 20 yet
Step-Back Lauri
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First five minutes, these hornets announcers called Keyonte as "Key-sean" George. SMH
Another note: It's sick that Hornets dancers are called Honeybees. Hornets kill Honeybees, sometimes complete colonies. Hornets brand people: YOU ARE SICK
Another note: It's sick that Hornets dancers are called Honeybees. Hornets kill Honeybees, sometimes complete colonies. Hornets brand people: YOU ARE SICK