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    [QUOTE]On several occasions, the forward took a pass in the paint and hit a soft jumper.

    "I worked on it all summer," he said. "So I

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    [QUOTE]Gordon Hayward:

    Hayward is Utah's MVP so far. He is averaging 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He has had good games and bad games, especially in his shooting. A 1-for-17 shooting night in New Orl

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    Favors was at this morning's shootaround prep session, but he is a game-time decision due to soreness in his lower back. The Jazz power forward said he'll warm up before the game and consult with the team's trainers to determine whether or not he'll be available.

    Regardless of his situation, the Jazz will definitely be shorthanded. Forward Marvin Williams has been ruled out for the fourth consecutive game because of inflammation in his right heel.

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    The biggest story of the night for me was the improved play by Trey Burke.
    Seems to be the biggest story every game even when he wasn't playing.

    [QUOTE] The schedule lined up for the Jazz to play a bunch of team twice early and I was curious to see how Trey play 1 night differently than the 2nd time he played them. Unfortunately, with the injury he didn

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    [QUOTE]This season has been quite a bumpy ride for Alec Burks. With Trey Burke injuring his finger in the third game of the preseason, Burks was thrust into playing the point guard position

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    [QUOTE]Jazz Twitter, even nationally, is well known for its slightly kooky opinions, and general tendency for overreaction.

    That being said, typically reaction does not come from personalities so close to the team. Brandon Rush, also the recipient of a DNP-CD, responded this way when he was asked why he didn

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    [QUOTE]"Coach is doing a good job of putting us in position we

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    [QUOTE]Veteran Richard Jefferson, who's played for legendary coaches such as Lute Olsen at Arizona and the Spurs' Gregg Popovich, ardently defended Corbin when asked about the pressure and negativity put on the Jazz coach from some outsiders hoping for a change.

    When asked about criticism toward Corbin, Jefferson went on for a while about his strong feelings about this particular topic before Tuesday

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    [QUOTE]NOT PLAYING: Shooting guard Brandon Rush didn

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    Corbin has been changing his strategy for defending the pick-and-roll over the past year and now seems to be set on a non-rotation defense. Basically it involves players sticking with their original player through the screen so they don't have mismatches.

    It seems to be how Corbin will start playing the pick-and-roll in the future. It might change a few times with different teams and matchups. The Jazz's defense has been very poor so far this season, but this could be the first step toward an improving defense.
    Interesting. Their d has sucked for a long time going back to the Sloan days. Thos is the way Indiana and Portland are playing. Rather the Jazz have the personnel to pull it off remains to be seen though.

    In 25 minutes, Burks put up 20 points on 8-11 shooting. He has averaged 17.4 points per game in the month of December while shooting 51.7 percent from the field. He is also hitting from outside, shooting 62.5 percent from 3-point range.

    His numbers are much higher than they were in November. He scored 10 points per game. He only shot 37 percent from the field with 27 percent from beyond the arc. With Burke solidifying the point guard spot, Burks has been able to play off the ball and become effective. Even his free-throw rebounding and assist numbers have gone up by almost one per game.
    Impressive numbers. Might have to start him eventually if Rush ever gets back and can help the bench.

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    Default Re: Season of the tank!-2013-14 regular season

    The Jazz began what’s essentially a two-week journey Tuesday when they flew to California’s capital for Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena.

    The frequent fliers will then head to Denver for a Friday night matchup, make a quick pit stop in Salt Lake City on Saturday and then leave town again Sunday to resume the road swing with stays in Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte and Memphis.

    “The schedule is what the schedule is,” Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said.

    It is, indeed.

    To get more specific, here’s what it is: Eight games in 13 days and a total of 6,512 miles in the air, according to the handy WebFlyer.com calculator.
    going to be ugly!

    The Jazz would get a boost if their health would improve. Both Derrick Favors (back) and Marvin Williams (heel) practiced Tuesday before the team headed for the chartered plane, but their availability remains uncertain. Favors will be a game-time decision against Sacramento, while Williams remains doubtful after missing the past four games.

    Despite their struggles, the Jazz remain bonded as they head out on this trip, according to Jefferson.

    “We’re getting better. I know that the wins and losses aren’t what people (like) on a consistent basis,” Jefferson said.
    It's what most want. Worst record in basketball again!. Th road trip doesn't look to change that.

    “But in the locker room, we (continue to) get better. We’re staying together. There’s no player-only meetings. There’s no lashing out by the coaches. There’s no doghouses out there. There’s just guys working to get better.”

    There's no place like the road to keep that up.

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    I think they're definitely getting better.
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    Default Re: Season of the tank!-2013-14 regular season

    At Wednesday's shootaround, Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said that both Derrick Favors (back) and Marvin Williams (heel) "looked good" during the workout. The two are listed as game-time decisions, but Corbin anticipates that both will play against the Kings.

    Utah (4-19) has lost all four games since Williams left the lineup due to inflammation in his right foot last week. Favors has sat out the past two games, including Saturday's 112-102 overtime setback to Sacramento at ESA.

    The Jazz will return to their starting lineup of Favors at center, Williams as the stretch-four power forward, point guard Trey Burke, shooting guard Gordon Hayward and small forward Richard Jefferson.

    "I think the team is different with their presence on the defensive end, their communication skills," Corbin said. "The way the other guys respond to them on both ends of the floor. Offensively, we can (stretch) things out with those guys.

    "They

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    Watching the Kings is what we as an organization have to be very careful to avoid. They have lost so much that the minute things got bad they packed it in and quit. Mike Malone the new head coach said at one point to them this is embarrassing and what is most embarrassing is you are not embarrassed. As we go through this developmental process we must hold the signature of this organization that we play hard and play to win, once the losing culture seeps into your organization it is a nasty abyss to get out of.
    The key is having good guys. Good young kids and good veterans. Marvin Williams, Richard Jefferson, John Lucas and Andris Biedrins are very important to this team and holding the group together. Couple that with that our young players have been taught the right way to play and are very solid people you have a chance to get through tough seasons and come out the other side.
    It's why vets need to be in the mix and playing to lose is a dangerous game you might not be able to get out of like so many other franchises.

    Anyone who would take DeMarcus Cousins over Derrick Favors (Kevin Pelton I am talking to you my friend) is nuts because DeMarcus is nuts.
    Agreed! Paying him max before the year began was nuts too.

    Brandon Rush buried three three balls tonight. If he can give the Jazz 15 to 20 minutes a night and lessen the burden on Gordon Hayward that would be a great addition for the Jazz. Tonight Gordon was 7 of 15 for 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. He only got to the line twice but they were allowing first degree murder in the paint on drives tonight.
    Rush looked good. Got to get him in the mix. Could see him starting or playing a huge role off the bench. Could also be a trade asset as well.

    Alec Burks has linked 7 straight game together. Lots of credit goes to the coaching staff to keep him going when things were bad and getting him back on track. Having Trey back so that Alec could move to the point but also the coaching staff keeps putting Alec in positions to succeed and he is playing with great confidence.
    The coaching staff that is supposedly so horrible?

    Diante Garrett is working hard to make a career for himself in the NBA. What a great story this is becoming.
    Solid outing. Tough one coming in Denver. Frankly not many easy ones until Christmas but this one will give the guys confidence in Charlotte and Orlando that might make those games on the upcoming trip the Jazz can grab.
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    Could still see Garrett getting cut next month before his contract becomes guaranteed to have more flexibility for trades.

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    If he doesn't experience any unforeseen complications, Nuggets guard Ty Lawson is expected to return to action on Friday against the Utah Jazz after missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury, coach Brian Shaw said. "Barring any setback from practice today, I think he should be able to go tomorrow," Shaw said. Denver Post
    Can't catch a break.

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    [QUOTE]Brandon Rush

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