Preseason Game: The Jazz @ Lakers ...Countdown to the Regularity...

[jjscap]

 

[illyasova]

This is good match to see what happens when Favors- Kanter duo does not step on the court. Our offense really struggles badly when Kanter is not stepping on the court and our interior defense sucks when Favors is not stepping on the court to cover all deficiencies at defense.

 

[The Blue Elephant]

Is Kanter going to get exposed this year? Is the reason his defensive numbers were good last year because he played with favors? Is he such a bad passer and turnover prone that his offense isn't that great? Is he getting progressively less aggressive on the boards? These are the fear in the back of everyone's minds. I hope it isn't the case.

 

[fgcamel]

Hayward looking like our best player by far in that second quarter. I liked favors though even though he didn't score many of his opportunities i thought he looked better

 

[Doublea]

Is Kanter going to get exposed this year? Is the reason his defensive numbers were good last year because he played with favors? Is he such a bad passer and turnover prone that his offense isn't that great? Is he getting progressively less aggressive on the boards? These are the fear in the back of everyone's minds. I hope it isn't the case.

He's still really rusty from not playing, and it seems like he's a little worried about his shoulder.

 

[orangello]

time to cut the scrubs

Yes.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Hayward doing a little of everything. We've even seen him post up some, and a lot here think he's only worth 8-9 million.

 

[illyasova]

Is Kanter going to get exposed this year? Is the reason his defensive numbers were good last year because he played with favors? Is he such a bad passer and turnover prone that his offense isn't that great? Is he getting progressively less aggressive on the boards? These are the fear in the back of everyone's minds. I hope it isn't the case.

He's getting better at boxin out opponents and taking defensive boards more in last matches but it's still concerning point for him. He's improving to rotate on defense but possible to say that he's long way to go. He still does not know how and when to pass against double team but we gotta be patient cause you can not buy the experience.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Would JL3 stop shooting!!!

 

[jjscap]

Is Kanter going to get exposed this year? Is the reason his defensive numbers were good last year because he played with favors? Is he such a bad passer and turnover prone that his offense isn't that great? Is he getting progressively less aggressive on the boards? These are the fear in the back of everyone's minds. I hope it isn't the case.

These are good Qs but we can't have a solid idea. Kanter looks sharp and then is benched after 6 mins. Guess what? He comes back in after 4 mins. Yes, rotations like this.. WTH?

 

[Goodluckchuck]

Is Kanter going to get exposed this year? Is the reason his defensive numbers were good last year because he played with favors? Is he such a bad passer and turnover prone that his offense isn't that great? Is he getting progressively less aggressive on the boards? These are the fear in the back of everyone's minds. I hope it isn't the case.

I don't think he's 100% yet. He seems timid and unsure to trust his shoulder. However with that said, I do think he needs to be more "aware" on defense. Sometimes he looks lost on defense and other teams attack it like the Lakers are doing tonight.

 

[Biggs]

I was about to say the Jazz need to get a better PG, but then I realized JLIII is our man for the Riggins for Wiggins.