Utah Jazz vs Portland Trailblazers Tonight at 7pm MST 11/1/2017

[Et tu Brute]

A lot of them liked him, but no, he was not universally loved. Go read some Threads on the Utah and Minny boards on realgm. There are still some minny fans that are completely convinced Rubio was the problem for the offensive woes. Also, even though they've been quiet around here, there are still Jazz fans who think Rubio's fit is a big issue and the biggest reason for our losses. Just had an argument a few games ago with a guy that sometimes posts here, but mainly posts on realgm. And I'm not talking about yammers. I'm talking about a few posters who are normally good and insightful.

I am not going to pretend to be good and insightful...

but count me as a Debbie downer and doubter.

But I guess as long as he can get to the line at a good clip and continue to space it out, my pessimism will be unjustified.

But I am thinking it won't work out long term.

He is battling to get the bigs involved and he is basically unable to score at the rim (but drawing some fouls so there is that).

The second he has an off shooting patch - it will get seriously ugly, and his TOV will be a death knell.

Too much?

 

[Et tu Brute]

what did Minny think Teague would do for them that Rubio wouldn't ?

Hit some threes

 

[Et tu Brute]

13 shots between Favors and Gobert is not enough.
21 from DM is a brave approach from Quin. But if he can get to the line 5-6 times then some rough shooting stretches will be more readily endured.


Cheer cheer the bench tonight.

Wow, this game made life without Hood seem kind of real.

 

[fishonjazz]

None of them looked good either. It was really weird.

This.
He was way off. Clanking em

 

[colton]

This.
He was way off. Clanking em

Yeah, I was wondering if he was sick again

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Before the season started I figured if Rubio could just somehow manage 34% from 3, he'd be really good for this team. **** me he's shooting 37% and leading the team in scoring where is his offense coming from its like a light just all of a sudden turned on, but I guess we should've expected this after what he did the second half of last year he had. He's actually doing the things that are the reason the wolves traded him and picking up Teague.

 

[kabenac]

It's nice to see some of our new additions playing well (Thabo, Swedish Larry Bird, Mitchell).

Also, Rubio's career FQ % is .378 (and this includes this season which raises his career %) and he's at .437 with the Jazz (an all-time high for him). Better coaching is a wonderful thing.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

If last night for DM is any indication as to the player he will be, should the jazz trade Hood this year?

 

[framer]

Do people really think Rubio's new game style is sustainable?

I seriously have my doubts.

The 2nd half of last year still saw him facilitating a lot and a lot more effectively I believe.


BUT.... great clutch shooting and he did lead the team expertly in the latter parts of the game.

Of course it isn't sustainable. At some point teams are finally going to stop leaving Rubio open for the shot. But, that is kind of the point now isn't it?

 

[MVP]

Who was the last Jazz rookie to score 28 pts so early in his NBA career? I sure do not remember any....

Just checked, it took Karl Malone 39 games to score 29 pts. By 8 games his highest was 14 pts.
John Stockton season high was 19 pts as a rookie
Deron Williams scored 28 in game nr.63
Jeff Hornacek as a rookie never scored more than 14pts.
Carlos Boozer scored 27 pts in his game nr. 66
Gordon Hayward scored 34 pts in game nr. 72.


That is bunch of All Stars we looking at and Mitchell beat them all so quick. Not sure if it means anything but man we do have a potential All star on our hands

 

[fishonjazz]

Who was the last Jazz rookie to score 28 pts so early in his NBA career? I sure do not remember any....

Just checked, it took Karl Malone 39 games to score 29 pts. By 8 games his highest was 14 pts.
John Stockton season high was 19 pts as a rookie
Deron Williams scored 28 in game nr.63
Jeff Hornacek as a rookie never scored more than 14pts.
Carlos Boozer scored 27 pts in his game nr. 66
Gordon Hayward scored 34 pts in game nr. 72.


That is bunch of All Stars we looking at and Mitchell beat them all so quick. Not sure if it means anything but man we do have a potential All star on our hands

Good research/info. Interesting stuff.
Thanks for the legwork

 

[Getting Traded]

None of them looked good either. It was really weird.

I was watching him in practice and he couldn't miss. I think he must be the opposite of Mitchell who seems fearless. Rodney apparently is full of anxiety when he plays and has to hit that first shot before he calms down.