Game Thread Nov 17, 2023 08:00PM MT: Jazz vs. Suns (Tournament)

[whatthe]

Mental toughness is now higher on this team. Need a little more humility. We have a pretty good team in terms of willingness to fight

 

[fishonjazz]

Not sure KO's name ever came up in this entire thread (I know i never mentioned him) but looking at the box score he had a really nice game. 3-4 from the field (1-2 from three), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 turnover in 20 minutes.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

You act like this is walkers first season. We averaged like 118 a game last season. In order to average 118 we would have had to score 125 or more quite a few times.

Different team

 

[Elizah Huge]

Hardy was asked what he is going to do when Kessler comes back:

“We’re definitely on the fence as a staff"

 

[str8line]

He is a total stud. I went from hating the trade to Collins possibly being my favorite player on the team.

He seems stoked.

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[str8line]

Hardy was asked what he is going to do when Kessler comes back:

“We’re definitely on the fence as a staff"

I wouldn't mess with a good thing. The starters are gelling.

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[Thee Jazz Fan]

I told you guys Ochai was a stud. I told you the same thing about Dok, too, though.

I’m the original captain of the Ochai fan club you told me nothing. I told y’all!!

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Does the NBA still do 2 minute reports? I'm interested to see if the Durant dunk attempt was an actual foul. That was the biggest momentum swinger. Jazz would have had an easy fastbreak layup if they didnt call it.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Lauri just looks injured to me. i felt like he had a pretty bad game, especially defensively (despite the monster block), but then i see he has 21 points on 12 shots. He just doesn't look right.

He's fine. He just got punked. Simple as that. Phoenix was giving him chippies whenever they could and he had his hands full trying to guard Durant when they were matched. Whatever wear and tear he has isnt an excuse as I'm sure he will have an amazing game within the next week.

The Suns only have 5 offensive rebounds all game, so can't really point to Lauri's 1 rebound being a huge issue, but the one he lost to Nurkic late in the game was one of the those game winning/losing plays you have to make.

 

[fishonjazz]

Different team

Jazz season high this year is 133. walker wasn't hurt.

 

[fishonjazz]

He's fine. He just got punked. Simple as that. Phoenix was giving him chippies whenever they could and he had his hands full trying to guard Durant when they were matched. Whatever wear and tear he has isnt an excuse as I'm sure he will have an amazing game within the next week.

The Suns only have 5 offensive rebounds all game, so can't really point to Lauri's 1 rebound being a huge issue, but the one he lost to Nurkic late in the game was one of the those game winning/losing plays you have to make.

We are seeing different things i guess. He is moving really stiff and slower than normal. Others are seeing it too. He had a really bad fall earlier this year and has been grimacing more and reaching for his back and moving differently since.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I like how the 2nd unit of Sexton/THT played for the most part, but there were stretches where both would take no pass (or like 1 pass) possessions and the half-court offense was just off. They definitely arent a natural fit together, but will be interesting to see if they can figure it out. There was some good stuff though. The transition play was electric. THT was our 2nd best defender tonight behind Ochai. Talen feels like the only effective perimeter help defender on the team at times.

My most disappointing revelation on THT this year is that his ball-handling just isnt good enough. I dont mind his passing turnovers, because his passes are high risk/high reward plays that often pan out, but the turnovers he gets just because he isnt a strong ballhandler are very frustrating.