2021 post season #1 seed in NBA!

[url]https://sports.yahoo.com/report-donovan-mitchell-furious-jazz-155156869.html[/url]

[QUOTE]He [URL="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/03/11/donovan-mitchell-and-rudy-gobert-friends-after-relationship-perceived-to-be-unsalvageable/"]got over his feud[/URL] with [URL="https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/5197/"]Rudy Gobert[/URL], after all. Mitchell has generally shown a [URL="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/01/08/donovan-mitchell-adjusting-to-elevated-expectations/"]great attitude and professionalism[/URL]. Locked into a [URL="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/11/22/report-donovan-mitchell-signing-max-contract-extension-with-jazz/"]max contract extension[/URL] for the next four years, Mitchell has only so much recourse, anyway.

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He can ask out. Could be the best thing for the Jazz. Get some players that fit better around Gobert and Conley while getting rid of some other bad contracts and maybe getting under the tax and having more flexibility

Joe Mullinax: Coach Jenkins was asked about Donovan Mitchell’s impact: They’ll understand Utah’s depth, [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]while also knowing how great of a threat he is as a scorer, shooter, and playmaker[/URL].
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Coach Jenkins is here. @Drew Hill asked him about making sure they play with that edge through physicality. It’s talked about, and physicality’s got to increase in these situations. Focus has to remain on them, and they got to keep an edge and focus[/URL]
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Ben Anderson: Mike Conley on the @Utah Jazz crazy last few days [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“It’s been up and down thirty six hours, a lot going on not having Donovan there and losing, but then to see a guy who is so deserving of an award in JC and even Joe being the one to present it to him says a lot about who we are.”[/URL]
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jonas Valanciunas is up next. @Meghan Triplett asked him about their togetherness and how much they’ve grown here. Achieving the playoffs has helped them grow as a team, because it’s fun to reach your goals. Job’s not finished yet though, and they’re looking forward to it[/URL]
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I asked JV about the fixes and details into game 2. He does not want to give too much away, but he expects better shooting from Utah, so they got to close out and not rely on them missing shots[/URL]
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Drew Hill: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jonas Valanciunas on playoff basketball: “It’s not about stats now. It’s not about making nice plays. It’s a battle.”[/URL]
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Grayson Allen is here for post-practice. I asked him about adjustments they’re expecting from Utah into game 2. He said they’ll continue to look at 3’s – they gave up some open looks that they usually hit[/URL]
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Meghan Triplett: Grayson Allen said playing in SLC doesn’t bring back too many memories since he is 2 seasons removed from playing there his rookie season. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Grayson said, “..I’ve been in Memphis longer than I was in Utah”…and he doesn’t think about it that much[/URL].
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Meghan Triplett: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]When asked about Donovan Mitchell, Grayson Allen said everyone is expecting Donovan Mitchell to play and be ready…Allen said that none of them are betting on his ankle being sore and even if it is, they know Mitchell won’t play like it is[/URL].
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Xavier Tillman is up next. @Drew Hill asked him about thriving in physicality and trash-talking, and keeping that edge. “We are a team that focuses on us, so if we see someone try to attack one of our guys, that’s the last thing you want to do.” They become more focused/lethal[/URL]
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I asked Tillman about the road environment and his Game-2 adjustments. He wants to be dialed in on screening and PNR coverage. Called the road environment great with them being nearly full[/URL]
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[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50174041/a-look-at-the-stuff-the-jazz-need-to-figure-out-ahead-of-wednesdays-game-2-with-memphis[/url]

[QUOTE]Utah struggled with four key things on Sunday: turnovers, rebounding, fouls and 3-point shooting — which, not so coincidentally, lines up pretty close with what the NBA calls the four factors.

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and often the things that cause them to lose games. Bench guys when they suck! 7 of the 10 turnovers in the first half were by Clarkson and Bojan and they were also shooting them out of the game at the same time. They are bringing you nothing at that point. Ersan should be playing period! I don't know if he was available but Morgan and Brantley should play ahead of Oni. That helps with the rebounding and Ersan and Morgan shoot better than Oni. Thomas is also an option when shots aren't falling. Quit settling for 3's. Drive and kick at least. As far as fouls that isn't usually a problem certainly not from Gobert and Conley

[QUOTE]How can the Jazz counter? It sounds simple, but just make smarter decisions. Mitchell coming back probably helps the Jazz here more than anywhere. Jordan Clarkson and Bojan Bogdanovic both had four turnovers apiece — some of those possessions now will go to Mitchell.

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And? Mitchell doesn't make great decisions and turns it over too

[QUOTE]How can the Jazz counter? It sounds simple, but just make smarter decisions. Mitchell coming back probably helps the Jazz here more than anywhere. Jordan Clarkson and Bojan Bogdanovic both had four turnovers apiece — some of those possessions now will go to Mitchell.

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again less ball movement with Mitchell. How again does he help there?

[QUOTE]"One of the keys for us has been all year, and it continues to be, and it's something that we really have to focus on is to defensive rebound," Snyder said. "Particularly when Rudy's tied up with Valanciunas. We've got to have other guys that are even more determined on the boards."

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How about you playing bigger guys?

[QUOTE]Gobert, though, may have had a point. A couple of his fouls were suspect and Conley's blocking call at the end of the first half was pretty egregious, and ended up changing Utah's rotation (not to mention the game), in the second half. That said, Conley and Gobert finished as the league leaders in plus/minus this season — they have to find a way to stay on the court.

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not worried about their two best players. As always it comes down to Clarkson, Bojan, Mitchell, Favors and COTY

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50173571/dillon-brooks-is-now-the-most-hated-man-in-utah-but-the-jazz-have-other-concerns[/url]

[QUOTE]Conley said Utah has to match Brooks and Memphis' physicality. But there's a caveat: He doesn't think the Jazz need to necessarily engage in the talking or any of the other extracurricular stuff that only seemed to flip the game toward the Grizzlies.

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while not having your two best players in foul trouble

[url]https://kslsports.com/460109/jazz-look-to-even-series-against-grizzlies-in-game-two/[/url]

[QUOTE]The Jazz will be at full strength as [URL="https://kslsports.com/459723/donovan-mitchell-returns-to-practice-for-jazz-expects-to-play-game-one/"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL] is back in the lineup for the first time since April 16.

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that's assuming Mitchell is at full strength and not just playing to appease him. Still on a minutes restriction I'd think?

[QUOTE]Though Mitchell may be under a minutes restriction, he’ll likely draw Brooks as his primary defender, freeing the Jazz other guards to facilitate the Jazz offense.

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I doubt they'll have the ball much when Mitchell is in

[url]https://kslsports.com/460069/history-of-utah-jazz-end-of-season-award-winners/[/url]

[QUOTE]The league’s most prestigious award so far has been reserved for the greatest player in Jazz history.

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I'd take Stockton anyday

[QUOTE]Jordan Clarkson etched his name into Jazz history by becoming the first player in franchise history to earn the Sixth Man of the Year award.

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amazing Thurl didn't win with the numbers he put up in starters minutes

[url]https://kslsports.com/460070/jazz-excited-for-game-two-after-tumultuous-weekend/[/url]

“We’ll go into game two probably a bit more relaxed,” reserve center Derrick Favors said. “The situation with Donovan, I’m pretty sure JC had the award thing on his mind, just a lot going. So I think going into game two, everybody will be a little bit more clear-headed.”


[QUOTE]“We’ll go into game two probably a bit more relaxed,” reserve center Derrick Favors said. “The situation with Donovan, I’m pretty sure JC had the award thing on his mind, just a lot going. So I think going into game two, everybody will be a little bit more clear-headed.”

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even more reason to bench Clarkson! :(

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/5/25/22452925/utah-jazz-jordan-clarkson-accepted-role-becoming-the-sixth-man-of-the-year-nba-playoffs-memphis[/url]

[QUOTE]“I love him, I love him. Write it down. I love him,” Snyder said of Clarkson on [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/1/31/21115545/jordan-clarkson-utah-jazz-loss-denver-nuggets-donovan-mitchell-quin-snyder-37-points"]Jan. 30, 2020 after he dropped 37 points against the Nuggets[/URL]. “Sometimes a system needs to be malleable. He’s unselfish, he attacks the rim, he gets to the line. If the system is defense, he’s embraced that, and I think he’ll continue to learn.”[/QUOTE]

unselfish! :roll:

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/5/26/22454866/utah-jazz-look-to-tie-up-series-vs-memphis-grizzlies-in-game-two-donovan-mitchell-ja-morant-gobert[/url]

[QUOTE]If nothing else, Game 1 of this series has given Utah ample opportunity to evaluate their shortcomings and adjust to those issues accordingly. In taking the “silver linings” approach to that game, the Jazz played without their best offensive player, had one of their worst shooting performances of the season, had their best player in foul trouble all night, and still only lost the game by three points. Obviously, while none of that makes the loss any better, it does show that with only a little bit of improvement, the Jazz can even out this series before it goes to Memphis. To do that, here are where they need to improve upon:

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Leading scorer not best offensive player

[QUOTE]First, they can go under on every screen. This season, Morant only shot around 30% from downtown. So, the likelihood of him singlehandedly winning the game through three pointers and long two’s isn’t very high. Another option is to hedge/trap him on every screen. In doing so, Utah would force the ball out of his hands and make players like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kyle Anderson beat them through perimeter shooting. Finally, the last option (and most important one) is that the Jazz do a better job of staying in front of Morant when going 1 on 1. Simply put, in the fourth quarter, Utah’s perimeter players were being cooked by Morant off the dribble. In Game 2, the Jazz just need to provide more resistance off the bounce.

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He shot the 3 good to end the year but I'd make him hit a couple first. Same with several other players.

Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jaren Jackson Jr. is here for shootaround. @Evan Barnes asked him how they shake off the newness of the 1st game. He knows Utah is gonna come out hard, and they’re a good team that’ll have that fire. They want to come ready and have that same energy[/URL]
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I asked JJJ what he saw from an individual standpoint from film. He wants to stay aggressive during back-and-forth stretches and earlier in the game – make sure to find his rhythm on his shot. He also wants to avoid the fouls where opponents barrel into his body[/URL]
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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Desmond Bane is here. @Evan Barnes asked him if he feels like they’re rolling with confidence. “For sure” – added that they’ve grown a lot and they’re handling it all really well for a young team[/URL]
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Drew Hill: I asked Desmond Bane if Dillon Brooks is as crazy as he seems. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]He said he has energy all the time, he’s loud on the team plane and loud playing cards. He even said Brooks and Gorgui Dieng used to get into it in the plane because he was so loud Gorgui couldn’t sleep. [/URL]

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Joe Mullinax: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I asked Bane about what he’s looking to take from film on game 1 into the rest of the series. He wants to stay locked in and physical defensively, while also spacing the floor offensively to give Ja and Brooks the space to operate[/URL]
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[QUOTE] [URL="https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/joe-ingles-utah-jazz-mike-cannon-brookes/2826cc4a-f657-403d-9518-7cf1ee5aca98"]Joe Ingles hopes billionaire part owner of the Utah Jazz, Mike Cannon-Brookes, can add more Australians to the organisation after securing minority ownership with the team.[/URL] The Aussie tech entrepreneur, who has an estimated net worth of around $14 billion, is understood to have paid hundreds of millions alongside friend and US venture capitalist Ryan Smith, to become a part owner of the team.

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Ingles hopes the the addition of Cannon-Brookes will see more Australians come to the club in every capacity, with his last Aussie teammate being former No.4 pick Dante Exum. [URL="https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/joe-ingles-utah-jazz-mike-cannon-brookes/2826cc4a-f657-403d-9518-7cf1ee5aca98"]“It’s about time I’ve been begging for an Australian in this organisation for a long time since we lost Dante,” Ingles said. “The only way we could do it is by having someone buy the team.[/URL] Hopefully with Mike on board now and all the other owners there obviously great as well but to have an Aussie own the team hopefully we can bring more Aussie over here.”
– via [URL="https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/joe-ingles-utah-jazz-mike-cannon-brookes/2826cc4a-f657-403d-9518-7cf1ee5aca98"]Sacha Mirzabegian @ Nine.com.au[/URL]







[URL="https://wwos.nine.com.au/basketball/joe-ingles-utah-jazz-mike-cannon-brookes/2826cc4a-f657-403d-9518-7cf1ee5aca98"]“He hasn’t been able to travel because of COVID and I haven’t been home for a couple of years now,” Ingles said. “We text a fair bit. He’s a big supporter of our team he watches every game. His children watch every game decked out in Jazz gear.[/URL] “He’s actually building a court on his property with Jazz logos all over it. He’s heavily invested not just financially but also with supporting us.”
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time to appease Ingles now

Aaron will portray Mark Landsberger, a hulking, lovable oaf. Gibson is Debbie Allen, A bright young star reaching new heights in her career. [URL="https://deadline.com/2021/05/rory-cochrane-danny-burstein-edwin-hodge-among-7-cast-in-hbos-1980s-l-a-lakers-series-1234764541/"]Hodge will play Ron Boone, a tough, crafty NBA veteran. Davis is Adrian Dantley, a stylish NBA All-Star destined for the Hall of Fame. Cole portrays Ron Carter: A hard-working NBA veteran[/URL].
– via [URL="https://deadline.com/2021/05/rory-cochrane-danny-burstein-edwin-hodge-among-7-cast-in-hbos-1980s-l-a-lakers-series-1234764541/"]Denise Petski @ Deadline[/URL]

[url]https://kslsports.com/460136/ingles-jazz-just-have-to-play-better-in-game-two/[/url]

[QUOTE]“I think that the offensive rebound and turnovers are two things that we can control a little bit,” Ingles said of fixing the Jazz issues from game one. “Obviously, the rebounding is something we need to focus on.”

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can ya? Been a problem throughout the year

[QUOTE]“It’ll be exciting to have him out there and getting back into a flow with us,” Ingles said of Mitchell. “Just to have his presence out there his scoring, his attacking, and what he’s done this year defensively as well.”

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defensively! :roll:

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/05/26/utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell-production/[/url]

hasn't played in over a month. Be happy if he passes the ball and plays hard on D