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Game 46: Jazz 104, Hornets 99
Posted by: TACOREV on January 30th, 2013
The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of the Utah Jazz.The Jazz hold on to beat the Pelicans (15-31, 8-16 away) to bounce back from Monday’s humiliation.
Millsap led the way with 25 & 10, Jefferson scored 22, and Favors contributed 15 & 6 off the bench. Marvin added 11 & 7, while Foye finished with 14 points and eight assists.
Greivis Vasquez led New Orleans with 17 & 13, while Ryan Andersen had 16 & 6, Robin Lopez 15 & 9, and the rookie Anthony Davis with 14 & 7.
I liked the way Foye was distributing the ball, further affirming my view that Watson should never leave the bench, and Tinsley should play only minimal minutes. Foye and Burks aren’t prototypical point guards, but both are better than the crap Tinsley and Watson put on the floor. And both actually need to be guarded on the offensive end — Tinsley and Watson combined for three points in 44 minutes!
Kanter played five minutes. I’m sure everyone already knows my thoughts on this matter.
Jefferson’s 22 points came on 18 shots. Millsap was extremely efficient, on the other hand, scoring 25 on 12 shots. He was agressive in the second half, getting to the line 16 times. Burks also showed his knack for getting to the line late in the game.
The Jazz improve to 25-21, 16-5 at home, and will host Portland Friday night in part one of a home-and-home back-to-back with the Blazers.
Jazz player of the game: Paul Millsap
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We had this game won by at least 10 points until Jefferson came in. Then the lead all of the sudden vanished and now everyone will say Jefferson is clutch and we can’t score without him. Well we did have a 10 point lead thanks to Favors fantastic defense. Look at Al’s +/- he was -10. Beating the Gordonless hornets by 5 points is a joke.
1) Great job big Al in final quarter
2) I hate to say this… but Watson came in the right time, he had a couple of good moments on the game, congratulations to him cause is not the first night I see it.
3) Favors came in the hard moments
4) Is just NO…. ok we win, thats good.
5) I miss Hayward
6) Horrible perimeter d…. just like Monday OMG.
5) player of the game: Derrick Favors.
#Freederrickfavors
Kanter 5 minutes ……..uuuhhh?! Didnt he, Favors, and Carroll bring the Jazz back from 12 down?! Geez!
Robin Lopez, lob-city!! Lol. Like I said before, Jazz play bad to open a game like always….and like always, the bench brings they back. Do that against good teams, and see what happens—Jazz lose 6 straight against West teams with winning records thats what happens.
In breaking news….
“Major NBA Trade!—Jazz not involved” Grizzlies look pretty scary now. I think Ed Davis is gonna be pretty good. Daye and Prince?! Calderon dream crushed by Jazz FO.
On a side note:how its good to see and read a lot of post and comments from people that do not usually do so. Its great for the discourse.
P.S. I hate admitting this….but my heart skipped a beat when Watson was limping….sorry, but Jazz FO and Corbin bring out the worse.
Millslapped, ironically both teams were “Gorden”less
@Omar I was terrified when Watson came up limping… I thought to myself, “There goes the game, there’s no way we can win without Watson! He’s Corbin’s go-to guy!”
But aren’t we sure lucky he was able to come back in and win the game for us!
Lol, Taco!
How sad is it we have to rely on injuries to OUR OWN team in order to to get better players to play?! It has come to that…..
And even then Jazz would still hold on to Raja (ya halfway through season and hes still a Jazzman!) to make sure we cant sign a new player.
How do you know KOC is still the Jazz GM?
Cuz Raja has played zero minutes and has not been moved, despite an injury to starting PG.
I too am ashamed to say that I was excited for an injury! I couldnt help it! The Jazz commentators kill me. They were saying, like Taco’s sarcasm, “how ever would we recover from a Watson injury” but they were serious. Watsons value in the Jazz Orginization baffles me. oh and Burks was really good tonight!
Not surprising: Al plays awful defense, Favors changes the game with his defense and energy.
Surprising: Marvin Williams looked like a serviceable player for the Jazz tonight. Arguably his best game with Utah.
Not Surprising: The Jazz come out with zero energy and get saved by the 2nd unit.
Surprising: Randy Foye was possibly the best pg for the Jazz tonight.
Other than that, nothing major sticks out from this game.
Interesting quote from Dennis Lindsey today, “We’re not a finished product…. But we want everybody to understand that we know we’re playoff competitive but not championship competitive yet. And we aspire to put ourselves inside the championship competitive group, even if we need to take a real patient approach.”
Where’d you get that quote Andy?
Here’s the link to the article from Deseret News. To me it just sounds like filler talk, but nonetheless interesting because we really never hear anything from our guys.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571741/Jazz-future-is-bright-with-lottery-pick-players.html
I didn’t see the game, so why did Gordon play only one min? If it was even 10 we loose. Al not efficient at all and just as well trade kanter. There is no reason to ruin a kids career.
I wonder if NO Gordon is hurt again?
If I was to read these posts not knowing the score it looks as if Jazz lost.
Yay we beat New Orleans at home.
Linsey’s comments make it sound like they’re not really planning on doing anything. Trade deadline will probably just come and go…I’m depressed about my team.
Dennis Lindsey is a lame duck GM. Jazz do not make a move before the deadline, and Jefferson and Millsap walk.
Millsap will go to a contender and have a ring within a year or 2. Some desperate team (Bobcats, Wizards, Cavs, Suns) will sign Jefferson to a max deal.
TacoRev,
What’s your email address? Wanted to check with you about writing opportunities with the Jazz. Let me know.
Matt Sanchez
msanchez@utahjazz.com
Lindsey quote comes from realgm.com
Go Taco!
Alright, Taco!
Don’t forget about us Taco!! Remember to keep it real!!!
#FireCorbin
#TradeAl
#DNPWATSON
An email you can reach me at is enoughsaid3@hotmail.com. I just sent you an email.
Go taco like Omar said make uj360 proud start this movement to c4 and a real coach go taco!!
Didnt someone just post about the Jazz organization squelching all outspoken media types by getting them on their payroll? Hope that’s not the case.
I don’t know what you’re talking about KC.
On a completely unrelated note, I suddenly love Ty Corbin and Al Jefferson and hope the Jazz keep them forever!
#KeepCorbinAndJeffersonForever
Ugh… Ha ha I think I’m gonna be sick….
#FireCorbin #TradeJefferson #UnleashTheCoreFour!
Now I feel a little better.