Game notes. . .
A. Rudy is damn good and the team's leader. Even with a rather quiet game, he still puts up 17 points, 18 rebounds and good, shot-altering defense.
B. All the bitching about George Hill is misguided. I hope they can afford to bring him back. It's a different team with him in the lineup.
C. The Jazz absolutely MUST retain Gordon Hayward this offseason. He's developed into a MAX player and #1 option. Pay the man.
D. Joe Ingles must also be retained. Hell, Jingles might need to be starting and have Hood spark off the bench. Jingles is so savvy. Offense. Defense. Locker room. Guy is a badass.
E. Love me some mother****ing Joe Jesus tonight. Iso Joe is the X factor for this team in the playoffs.
F. Exum is like an excited little puppy. He needs to learn when to speed up and when to slow down. And he needs to shoot thousands of threes this offseason. Hell, I'd throw a truckload of money at Chip Engelland just to have him work with Dante and Hood to make their shots consistent.
G. Gotta eat some crow on Mack. He's had a key role off the bench the past three wins. Hope he parlays it into a decent contract somewhere else next year.
H. Bolomboy can play. Reminds me of Bismack Biyambo. Liked him at the 5 tonight. Good defense. Certainly didn't look like a rookie getting his first look at extended minutes. Wouldnt be surprised to see him pop up in the playoffs if he keeps this up.