2020-21 Regular season- The tax team

[QUOTE]Connor Letourneau: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kerr on why the league-best Jazz are underrated: “Fans will always question teams that don’t have the traditional look of a championship team. By that, I mean no transcendent superstars.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Con_Chron"]Twitter Con_Chron[/URL]



Ben Anderson: Steve Kerr on the @Utah Jazz: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“They’re kind of where we were five years ago, nobody’s gonna believe until they do it. And so all they have to do is use that chip and and that edge and keep doing what they’re doing and put themselves in a great spot.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]



Wes Goldberg: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Steve Kerr on guarding the Jazz, the top 3-pt shooting team in the NBA: “We’ve got a game plan that we put together. Hopefully we’ll cover up that 3-point line better tonight, er, today.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wcgoldberg"]Twitter wcgoldberg[/URL]



[/QUOTE]I hope so. More Rudy at the rim!

[QUOTE]Mark Medina: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Steve Kerr on the team having multiple COVID-19 tests the night before an afternoon game on daylight savings time: It’s not a whole lot of fun. But this is the way it is. We have to do it.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MarkG_Medina"]Twitter MarkG_Medina[/URL]



Connor Letourneau: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kerr said the Warriors had to test at 10 p.m. last night because of today’s 1 p.m. tipoff. “It feels too early to be playing a basketball game right now,” Kerr said[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Con_Chron"]Twitter Con_Chron[/URL]



Ben Anderson: Warriors coach Steve Kerr on daylight savings: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“t’s amazing how that hour always makes you feel, in either direction. So it sort of feels too early to be playing a basketball game right now, but this is what’s on the schedule and we’re all here so we’ll get ready to go.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]



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[QUOTE]Connor Letourneau: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]FINAL: Warriors get a 131-119 win over the Jazz. Quite a victory for Golden State, which snapped out of a four-game skid by leading almost the entire game against the league’s best team[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Con_Chron"]Twitter Con_Chron[/URL]



Anthony Slater: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Maybe the best Andrew Wiggins game of the season: 28 points on 12/16 FG. Attacked the rim, which he hadn’t for weeks. Large part of a good defensive effort on Donovan Mitchell[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater"]Twitter anthonyVslater[/URL]



StatMuse: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Warriors are 25-1 when Draymond Green has a triple-double. That .962 W% is the highest by any player in NBA history with 10+ triple-doubles.[/URL] pic.twitter.com/Tsq92ObaiQ
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/statmuse"]Twitter statmuse[/URL]



StatMuse: Rudy Gobert today: 24 PTS, 27 REB, 4 BLK [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Those 27 rebounds are a career-high and tied for the Jazz franchise record.[/URL] pic.twitter.com/9HTK7ZAzF4
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/statmuse"]Twitter statmuse[/URL]



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surprised that's a franchise record. Figured Truck had more

Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Quin was asked if Derrick Favors is struggling physically: “You saw him on the offensive glass and he was really aggressive. … Obviously we had some struggles with that bench lineup, but that’s not on any one guy, that’s all of us.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

[QUOTE]Connor Letourneau: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Draymond Green: “I don’t think there’s anyone better than me defensively. That’s always how I’ve felt, that’s not going to change now.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Con_Chron"]Twitter Con_Chron[/URL]



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:roll:

[QUOTE]Connor Letourneau: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Draymond Green: “We’ve said it all year: That’s who this team is, when you defend like we defended tonight. … You look at this win, and it can be a turning point for anyone’s season.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Con_Chron"]Twitter Con_Chron[/URL]
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you gave u 119 points but ok! :facepalm



[QUOTE]Anthony Slater: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Draymond Green on Jordan Poole: “Gotta give that kid a lot of credit. I’m not sure there’s anyone on the team in the gym more than him.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater"]Twitter anthonyVslater[/URL]



Wes Goldberg: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Draymond Green on Jordan Poole: “He can score at every level and he has great feel for the game.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wcgoldberg"]Twitter wcgoldberg[/URL]



Wes Goldberg: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Draymond Green on James Wiseman’s impact today: “The second unit had been struggling, and I think they were a lot better tonight and he was a big part of that.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wcgoldberg"]Twitter wcgoldberg[/URL]



Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rudy Gobert: “In the 1H, our offense really affected our defense. All those turnovers led to transition. When we got them in the half court, we made it tougher on them. … Steph got too many easy shots and we’ve got to make it tougher. We need to have more pride on defense.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]




Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rudy Gobert: “Every time we were moving the ball, we got great shots … when we dribbled too much, the efficiency goes way down. … Teams are doing a good job of putting us in those situations where we stop moving it.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

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who could he be talking about? Mitchell and Clarkson maybe?



[QUOTE]Wes Goldberg: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Steve Kerr says the locker room wasn’t overly energetic but “very satisfied” after the win[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wcgoldberg"]Twitter wcgoldberg[/URL]





Anthony Slater: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Steve Kerr on Jordan Poole: “If the matchups are right, there’s no reason he can’t be out there to close the game.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater"]Twitter anthonyVslater[/URL]




Wes Goldberg: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kerr: “I thought James was great. What a test to go against Gobert … it’s so exciting to think of where James is going to be down the road.” Adds Wiseman could have a similar career trajectory to Gobert[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wcgoldberg"]Twitter wcgoldberg[/URL]




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He was better than last game not great. Runs the floor well

Josh Lewenberg: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Nurse says that at least some of the Raptors’ 5 players in the protocols have already been cleared for 1-on-0 work. He thinks they’ll all be back “in some capacity” next week, if not on Wednesday in Detroit than hopefully by Friday vs Utah[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JLew1050"]Twitter JLew1050[/URL]

[url]https://kslsports.com/455318/jazz-fall-to-warriors-to-drop-start-road-trip/[/url]

[QUOTE]Bojan Bogdanovic had perhaps his worst game in a Jazz uniform which severely limited the team’s ability to slow the Warriors’ attack.


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might not be his worst this week

[QUOTE]As a result of the forward’s struggles, Jazz coach Quin Snyder adjusted his lineup to close the game, keeping guard Joe Ingles in the game over Bogdanovic.


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about time. Why'd he play 27 minutes?

[QUOTE]Despite the loss, Gobert had one of the best stat lines in franchise history. Gobert became just the seventh player in NBA history to score at least 24 points, grab 27 rebounds, and block four shots.
He’s only the second player in league history to do it while missing two shots or fewer in the process.
Unfortunately for the Jazz, this is the first time in league history a player recorded those numbers only to see his team lose the game.

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but let's talk about their best player!

[QUOTE]The Jazz outscored the Warriors by 11 points in Gobert’s 32 minutes but were -23 when Derrick Favors replaced him in the lineup.


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what's new?

[QUOTE]The team’s 34 percent three-point percentage was bad against Golden State, though Bogdanovic and Royce O’Neale combining to shoot just 2-11 from deep submarined the Jazz chances of winning the game, and keeping their streak alive.


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I'd say giving up 131 did but what do I know[CENTER][/CENTER]

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50125716/steph-was-steph-but-thats-not-the-only-reason-the-warriors-beat-the-jazz-on-sunday[/url]

[QUOTE]Gobert played 32 minutes and the Jazz lost by 12. Those other 16 minutes were pretty rough.


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must've been Bradley's fault

[QUOTE]"We had some struggles with that bench lineup during that stretch — but that's not any one person, that's all of us," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said.


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the bench was better than the starters when Rudy and Conley played with them

[url]https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/15/triple-team-is-it-fair/[/url]

[QUOTE]There are a few explanations for this. One: the offensive struggles aren’t really Favors’ fault. He’s not an offensive mastermind, but is basically about as good as Gobert at offensive things. Instead, it shows how important Mike Conley is to the Jazz’s offensive execution. If Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Joe Ingles, and Jordan Clarkson are turning the ball over, the defense doesn’t have much of a chance to be good.


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Favors isn't as good as Rudy on offense

[QUOTE]But secondly: Favors isn’t a very good defender right now. Gobert had total control of the paint tonight, it was wildly impressive to watch. But as soon as Favors comes in the game, opponents immediately feel comfortable in attacking inside again. It’s like a light switch has come on in their heads.


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like every game. He was never close to Rudy as much as you all want to sell that crap

[QUOTE]Now, we should note that the full season numbers aren’t bad: 108 defensive rating on the year during Favors’ minutes — not as good as Gobert, obviously, but good enough. Playing backup center to Gobert is always going to be a tough job because the Frenchman is just such a defensive star, he’d make anybody look lackluster in comparison.


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Bradley's was 106! Why was everything BRadley's fault but now Favors is good enough? He could play pick and roll, set screens and had the best offensive rebound % in the league. The difference is that he is young, cheap and improving vs declining and expensive :cry:
[QUOTE]From the eye test, though, it does look like something that’s going to be trouble for the Jazz in the playoffs. It might be worthwhile to give Favors a breather here and there throughout the season, or to try Juwan Morgan or even Ersan Ilyasova or Georges Niang at center, to go full small-ball.


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Niang? :roll:

[QUOTE]I’m not asking Bogdanovic to eschew the drive game completely, but take this play: just take the open three! Driving into the paint just makes your life significantly more complicated — and mathematically less likely to succeed.


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Mannion not Green

[QUOTE]Finally, he just has to be more stout on the defensive end. The key mistake he made was in fouling a jump shooter on a 3-point shot, which kind of concluded the Jazz’s chances of staying close. But many players make mistakes like that, but simple drive-bys might be more damaging to the Jazz’s defense overall.


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yeah right! :facepalm

[QUOTE]In the end, Snyder played Joe Ingles down the stretch, despite Ingles not having a great game himself. I think that should be a point of flexibility: if Bogdanovic has it, he’s a terrific end-of-game weapon — he made two buzzer-beating game-winners last season, for goodness sakes! If he doesn’t have it, though, he can be a liability, and the Jazz have other options (Ingles, Jordan Clarkson) to consider.


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Niang, Oni, Morgan, Ersan. Pretty much anyone but Bojan

[QUOTE]So can rebounds: Gobert’s eight offensive rebounds came in large part because he was able to either tap out or secure rebounds against smaller guys trying their best to block him out.


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or they have to foul him

[QUOTE]Switching defenses have been real trouble for the Jazz in previous playoffs (Hello, Golden State and Houston series), but I’m much more confident in the Jazz’s ability to attack them in this iteration, thanks to Conley, Clarkson, and, yes, even Bogdanovic.



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offense wasn't the problem but thanks

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/3/14/22329317/utah-jazz-turnovers-issue-loss-golden-state-warriors-nba-donovan-mitchell-stephen-curry[/url]

[QUOTE][h=1]Turnovers were a glaring issue for the Jazz in the loss to Warriors[/h]


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14 is a good night for them actually

[QUOTE]There are definitely some instances where you can live with a turnover or not look back on it and be too disappointed. It’s the live-ball turnovers that were a direct result of the Warriors playing their game plan to a T and the Jazz not trying to correct things that were so egregious on Sunday.


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not correcting is COTM's MO

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry[/url]

[QUOTE][h=4]We have a Bogie problem[/h]
Tough call to make. When can a coach demote (move to the bench) a player knowing the psychological implications? That process may have started with the lineup that finished this game. Sad face.
We also have a Favors problem. He looks slower and slower as the season progresses. I hope the Jazz can reboot or defrag somehow.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/templeguardtm"]templeguardtm[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537546302"]Mar 14, 2021 | 4:50 PM[/URL]

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We've had one. As I said last year in the bubble. They might be better without him. Offense isn't a problem with or without him. D is. Also where is Tony Bradley so we can blame him for all their ills?

[QUOTE][h=4]The Jazz never recovered from GSW’s 13-0 run in a stretch in the 2nd quarter with Conley and Rudy out of the game at the same time.[/h]

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Fesenko%20for%20President"]Fesenko for President[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537548283"]Mar 14, 2021 | 5:39 PM[/URL]

[h=4]I meant in the first quarter.[/h]

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Fesenko%20for%20President"]Fesenko for President[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537548476"]Mar 14, 2021 | 5:44 PM[/URL]

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that was the game

[QUOTE][h=4]And the 6 straight missed shots and turnover certainly contributed as much to the run as anything else.[/h]
Bogie missed 3, Joe turnover, Donny missed 3, Donny missed 2, Joe missed 3, Bogie missed 3, Jordan missed 3. Hard to put all the blame on Mike and Rudy being out.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/SKMike"]SKMike[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537549217"]Mar 14, 2021 | 6:05 PM[/URL]

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Bojan, Mitchell and Favors is a common theme and Clarkson hasn't been as good lately either

[QUOTE]I kinda wish Q would match Gobert and Conley’s minutes with Steph’s rather than pulling them at 6:30. Probably also not the reason we lost. I blame Bogie for dribbling.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Karl%20Stalone%2032"]Karl Stalone 32[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537550782"]Mar 14, 2021 | 6:42 PM[/URL]
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I wish he'd keep guys in the game when they are playing well and benching guys that aren't.

[QUOTE][h=4]I said all last season...[/h]
Playing behind rudy made tb look worse then he really was……
His advanced metrics were REALLY good

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/ThomasSmithjaz1"]ThomasSmithjaz1[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537556288"]Mar 14, 2021 | 9:41 PM[/URL]

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looked good to me. Youngest guy on team doing his job

[QUOTE][h=4]Oni needs minutes[/h]
Outside of that, maybe a trade

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/ThomasSmithjaz1"]ThomasSmithjaz1[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537557103"]Mar 14, 2021 | 10:46 PM[/URL]
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He's not the answer

[QUOTE][h=4]Thats the knock on bogey....[/h]
When he’s scoring he is an above average player, when he isnt he should be a DNPCD

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/ThomasSmithjaz1"]ThomasSmithjaz1[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/3/14/22330556/utah-jazz-bad-defense-lose-to-golden-state-warriors-steph-curry#537557312"]Mar 14, 2021 | 11:21 PM[/URL]
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as I've said I'm not sure he's a net positive even at his best

Adrian Wojnarowski: The NBA’s joint probe with the Utah Jazz’s independent, [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]outside counsel could not corroborate allegations made by former player Elijah Millsap that Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey made an inflammatory comment in an April 2015 exit meeting,[/URL] sources tell ESPN.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]



Tim Reynolds: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]NBA announces that an investigation into Elijah Millsap’s claims regarding his Utah Jazz exit interview did not establish that the alleged comment was made.[/URL] pic.twitter.com/YiM6d7OwL7
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds"]Twitter ByTimReynolds[/URL]

[QUOTE]Chase Hughes: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Scott Brooks on Raul Neto, joked pregame: “He’s definitely a poor man’s me, very poor. But he tries, he tries. I’m sure growing up in Brazil, I was his favorite player.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChaseHughesNBCS"]Twitter ChaseHughesNBCS[/URL]



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you sucked Brooks!

[url]https://kslsports.com/455397/jazz-look-to-celtics-to-stop-recent-skid/[/url]

[QUOTE]Tuesday’s ket matchup will pit Brown against Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic. While Brown is having a career-year averaging 24.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, Bogdanovic has struggled in his second season with the Jazz.


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Bojan is key! :facepalm

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50126217/from-the-comments-we-might-need-to-start-talking-about-derrick-favors[/url]

[QUOTE]The Jazz's defense held the Warriors to 112.3 points per 100 possessions when Gobert was on the court. That number ballooned to 148.5 with him on the bench. Or in Layman's terms, the Jazz were outscored by 23 points in the 16 minutes Favors was on the court.


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where's Tony Bradley when you need him

[QUOTE]Full season numbers, however, are less worrisome: The Jazz have a 109.6 defensive rating with Favors on the floor over the course of the season, which is more than respectable. But if the recent trend continues, there are some questions that need to be answered before the playoffs roll around. Is Favors hurt? Do the Jazz need to try Juwan Morgan? Or does Gobert simply need to play more?


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Do they need a new front office and coach?

[QUOTE]After what Bojan Bogdanovic did last season, it probably hurts many Jazz fans to be critical of the Croatian sharpshooter. Bogdanovic was one of the best second options in the league in 2019-20, mostly due to him shooting 41% on a high-volume of 3s, but he hasn't quite regained that form.


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one of the best? :lol

[QUOTE]A Bogdanovic drive is not a plus-play right now, and so he should start being a little more selective when he does it. For example: not against Draymond Green or when he has even a remotely open 3-point shot.


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never was. Can shoot. That's it

[QUOTE]The good news: It wasn't the most effective play last season, either, and he was still extremely good on the offensive end. Despite his struggles this season, he's still shooting 39% from 3-point range. That's still more than good enough to keep him on the court, and to help the Jazz win.


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is it though? Sure been losing a lot

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/3/15/22330254/five-most-pressing-questions-utah-jazz-heading-into-second-half-of-the-season[/url]

[QUOTE]Gobert has had to take on a little bit different role as the Jazz have shifted more to a space and pace style of offense, but he’s adjusted well. [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/2/23/22297287/donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert-utah-jazz-all-star-game-reserves-nba-2021-atlanta-mike-conley-snub"]He and Mitchell both made their second straight All-Star teams[/URL] and Gobert will definitely be one of the leading contenders to win Defensive Player of the Year.


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His role is the same. Finally put shooters around their best player. Only took 6 years

[QUOTE][h=3]2. Will the Jazz make any moves before the trade deadline?[/h]

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didn't seem likely when they were rolling but they better be looking now

[QUOTE]There are a couple of ways to look at the Jazz as far as the trade market is concerned. One way is to see that they have a legitimate shot of winning a title this year and if they think they can make a move that gives them even more of a shot at a championship, then it could be worth going all-in.


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only way to look at it. Already wasted the past 6 years just like they wasted 20 with the statues

[QUOTE]On the other hand, the chemistry and continuity of the team has been a huge advantage for the Jazz this season and any move runs the risk of upsetting the balance that they’ve struck.


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they suck right now. That's out the window

[QUOTE]The Jazz do have one of the best defensive teams in the league and have played at a high level for the most part this season. When the Jazz’s wings are at their best and Gobert is locked in, they have looked like a well-oiled machine. But, on nights when their wing defenders routinely get beat it’s impossible for Gobert to make up for every mistake and the Jazz are overwhelmed.


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are they though? Looks the same as last year except Bradley was better than Favors

[QUOTE]There’s no question the Jazz could have used Bogdanovic’s shooting and dynamic scoring ability in the 2020 playoffs. Unfortunately, [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/5/18/21262574/report-utah-jazz-forward-bojan-bogdanovic-season-ending-surgery"]wrist surgery had him sidelined right up until the beginning of this season[/URL] and he’s had a bit of a tough go through the first half of the schedule. His shooting has been streaky and his efficiency is down across the board.


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he needs to go at all costs

[QUOTE]At this point, anything less than a Western Conference finals appearance would feel like a failure and disappointment.


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anything less than a title. They'll be happy with another playoff appearance though. Favors is back. All is good in the world!