tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347074962024-03-12T21:41:31.615-04:00JazzFan 4 LifeNBA happenings with a Jazz fan's biasJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-9868033486455505792007-03-15T00:57:00.000-04:002007-03-15T01:13:45.956-04:00Sweet music & sour notes -- Jazz vs MagicOhhh, boy. This one was not pretty. A 101-90 loss to the Magic following last night's loss to the Heat means we are in the middle of a 2-game losing streak. Let's figure out what went right and what went wrong.SWEET MUSICBoozer abuses the Magic's defense with a 29-point, seven-rebound night. Sure he shot more than any other Jazz player (24 FGA tonight), but he also seemed to be the only guy Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-31283957214938135432007-03-14T14:26:00.000-04:002007-03-14T14:40:28.863-04:00Game preview -- Jazz vs MagicWhat is it about these Florida teams this year? The last time the Jazz played the Magic, Orlando wiped the floor with them in an 88-75 loss at Energy Solutions Arena. Utah was never really in that game and came out with zero heart, so the score is a little misleading.Season series: Orlando leads, 1-0.What happened last time: Dwight Howard had 21 points, 16 rebounds and abused the Jazz's front Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-15779279752912540862007-03-14T14:17:00.000-04:002007-03-14T14:25:38.400-04:00Notes from the other side -- Jazz vs MagicA look at what the Orlando media has to say about tonight's Jazz/Magic game at Amway Arena.Previews: Orlando Sentinel Yahoo.comStory on the Jazz still playing well, while the Magic have gone in the tank.Magic are considering whether or not to give PG Jameer Nelso an extension this off season or wait until next year. Nelson is a good point guard, but he still has a lot of growing to do. We all Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-41693337268975644522007-03-14T13:47:00.000-04:002007-03-14T13:58:38.016-04:00Sweet music & sour notes -- Jazz vs HeatIt's late and this postgame wrapup is also, so we'll keep it short. The Jazz fell to the Heat, 88-86, in Miami. A quick look at the good (and bad) from Tuesday night's loss.SWEET MUSICAnother solid night from Boozer (20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists), but he disappeared in the 4th quarter. In the last 1:30, the Jazz ran at least three different plays for him, and he settled for jumpers. WouldJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-27876784326839829542007-03-13T12:24:00.000-04:002007-03-13T12:38:56.718-04:00Game preview -- Jazz vs HeatThe Jazz got worked the last time they played the Heat, a 119-110 loss that was worse than the score indicated. The loss came during the low point of the season, when the Jazz lost 4 games in a row (including one buzzer-beater by Gilbert Arenas and a 54-point game by Ray Allen). The Jazz are humming of late and have won 6 in a row. Wonder how things will go tonight ...Season series: Miami leads, Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-9561874562057167542007-03-13T12:15:00.000-04:002007-03-13T12:24:40.051-04:00Notes from the other side -- Jazz vs HeatThe latest headlines in anticipation of tonight's Jazz/Heat game in Miami. Here's what the Miami media has to say about the Jazz (and/or the Heat):The Heat have won 6 in a row, but other East contenders such as Cleveland (5 in a row), Chicago (5 of last 6 games), Detroit (2 in a row) and Toronto (2) are keeping them from moving up much in the standings.Miami's been stinking it up from the free Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-6602177587849068972007-03-12T10:52:00.000-04:002007-03-12T11:49:49.249-04:00Notes from the other side -- Jazz vs HeatA look at what's happening with the Heat in anticipation for tomorrow night's game in Miami.Recap of Miam's buzzer-beating win over the Wizards.A column on Udonis Haslem's game-winner over the Wizards.Heat coach Pat Riley might actually use his draft pick this year to draft a player. Might be a good idea seeing as how outside of Dorell Wright, the Heat have zero young prospects on the roster.The Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-86101609274617301342007-03-10T22:50:00.000-05:002007-03-11T08:06:38.079-04:00Sweet music & sour notes -- Hornets vs JazzJazz top the Hornets, 96-86, for their 6th straight win (their second 6-game win streak in the last 15 games). Utah fell asleep in the first quarter, but then took over in the second and coasted the rest of the night. Let's get into what went right (and what could be better) ...NBA.com coverage: recap box score highlightsSWEET MUSICAnother "rally" victory for the Jazz as they trailed 47-45 atJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-23016223675780713622007-03-10T15:02:00.000-05:002007-03-10T15:24:51.425-05:00Notes from the other side & preview -- Hornets vs JazzSome quick notes for tonight's Hornets/Jazz game at Energy Solutions Arena (as well as tonight's preview):The Hornets have allowed 100+ points in seven of their last nine road games. Ouch.Memories of an ironic collapse for Hornets coach Byron Scott as they ready for tonight's game.Hornets couldn't quite complete the comeback last night against the Suns. AP's preview of tonight's game. A ballboy Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-75573049048729784722007-03-09T11:55:00.000-05:002007-03-09T12:24:43.234-05:00What's new in Jazzland -- March 9, 2007A quick look at today's Jazz-related news/headlines:Paul Millsap is thriving this year, despite not having any plays called for him.Larry Miller thinks something is wrong if Jerry Sloan doesn't win the NBA Coach of the Year award. You can read my thoughts on this topic here.Ronnie Brewer enjoyed the annual Leapin' Leaners charity benefit. I'm sure he'd enjoy some playing time, too (4 minutes the Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-14661700236438720102007-03-08T14:41:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:50:54.606-05:00CNNSI.com's look at the COY candidatesI've always been a fan of Marty Burns' work at CNNSI.com and he has a great column about the NBA's coach of the year award. Everyone knows Avery Johnson won it last year and Johnson would seem to be the favorite for this year's COY award. But here's the rub:* The Mavs were supposed to be good (and they are ... an NBA-best 51-9 this year).* No coach has ever won the award in back-to-back seasons (Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-18841693244699847152007-03-08T13:10:00.000-05:002007-03-08T13:21:37.375-05:00Morning after -- Pacers vs JazzUtah won easily last night, 94-72, for their 5th straight win. What's going on today in Jazzland?Andrei Kirilenko was tired yesterday after the birth of his son, Stefan Kirilenko. The Salt Lake Tribune blog has a great post on the whole thing.The Pacers were tired last night, but did the Jazz play poor defense, or just take advantage of a worn out team?Why hasn't AK-47 been playing more in the Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-17371610595155270502007-03-08T01:14:00.000-05:002007-03-08T01:48:40.390-05:00Sweet music & sour notes -- Pacers vs JazzThe Jazz are rolling, having won 5 straight games with tonight's 94-72 win over the Pacers. It wasn't exactly a pretty game (in terms of high scorers, execution or consistent play by the Jazz), but a win is a win. Let's get into the notes ...NBA.com coverage: recap box score highlightsSWEET MUSIC* Deron Williams played well (16 pts, 6 ast, 3 reb), but also had 5 turnovers and banged knees with Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-68646932897170430882007-03-07T13:06:00.000-05:002007-03-07T13:16:56.698-05:00Game preview -- Pacers vs JazzUtah won the last meeting, 104-94, when the Jazz played the Pacers in Indiana. What to expect tonight? Let's take a quick look ...What happened last time: Boozer scored 18 points, grabbed 11 rebounds ... D-Will had 17 points and 5 assists ... Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 7 rebounds. There's more here from the last game, but for the most part, it was Memo and Deron having their way with the Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-88921363097984416832007-02-24T23:59:00.000-05:002007-02-25T00:28:40.473-05:00Sweet notes & sour music -- Celtics vs JazzThe Jazz are getting hot again, after tonight's 105-87 win over the Celtics. Utah has won 8 of its last 9 games and followed up last night's big win over Denver with a drubbing of Boston at Energy Solutions Arena. Let's get into it ...SWEET MUSICBoozer working his way back (16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists in 23 minutes): Boozer played just 12 minutes last night, finishing with 10 points. Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-45395625452161646042007-02-24T15:18:00.000-05:002007-02-24T15:28:50.102-05:00Game preview -- Celtics vs JazzThe second and final game of this year's series against the Celtics. Here's a quick preview ...What happened last time: Jazz win, 107-100, at TD Banknorth Garden. The Jazz mostly pulled away in the second and third quarters and were led by Deron Williams (26 pts, 14 ast), Carlos Boozer (24 pts, 14 reb, 4 ast) and Mehmet Okur (23 pts, 4-5 on 3-pointers). The Celtics' Paul Pierce went for 30 pointsJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-71772911965492453582007-02-24T15:09:00.000-05:002007-02-24T15:17:55.482-05:00Notes from the other side -- Celtics vs JazzUtah won the last meeting between these teams, 107-100, earlier this season. Boston was 1-4 at that point and Utah was 5-1, and since then, things have pretty much stayed the same for both teams. Here's a look at what the Boston media has to say:* Wally Szczerbiak definitely won't play tonight, something that coach Doc Rivers expected.* The Celtics took a beating last night at the hands of the Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-86925216777368877942007-02-23T11:55:00.000-05:002007-02-23T12:01:04.249-05:00Notes from the other side -- Jazz vs Nuggets* The Nuggets acknowledge the Jazz are the division leaders, but aren't ready to concede anything yet.* Nuggets coach George Karl compares the Jazz's road trip to a "pit stop" in this article.* Jazz vs Nuggets preview courtesy of The Nugg Doctor.* The Nugg Doctor attended yesterday's practice. Very cool insights from inside an NBA practice.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-18616013450294038022007-02-22T19:22:00.000-05:002007-02-22T19:31:51.588-05:00Jazz get Henderson, but he won't be around longThe Jazz were one of three teams to actually make a trade today, but the move was mostly to move up in the second round of this year's draft.The Sixers sent Alan Henderson and their second round pick to the Jazz for Utah's second round pick and some cash. The Deseret Morning News says the Jazz will waive Henderson, which shows the only reason the Jazz made the deal was to get another pick in the Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-92194175519921250812007-02-22T11:09:00.000-05:002007-02-22T11:39:38.875-05:00Out-of-tune: Andrei KirilenkoJazzFan4Life provides its monthly look at a Jazz player who's been struggling (and what I would do to fix it).The player: Andrei KirilenkoThe numbers: 9.0 ppg, 45.1 FG pct, 5.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.1 bpg.Biggest problem(s): Offensive inconsistency, defensive trouble on pick-and-rolls and lack of confidence.Getting back in tune: A typical Kirilenko season (based on career numbers) looks something like Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-63365817284784044842007-02-22T10:55:00.000-05:002007-02-22T11:08:48.135-05:00Notes from the other side -- Jazz vs Nuggets* Nuggets G Allen Iverson is trying to get healthy and he better hurry. He could be the starting point guard as soon as Friday's game.* SI.com NBA Players poll lists Iverson as the second-fastest player in the NBA (behind T.J. Ford). LeBron James and Shawn Marion are the only non-guards to make the list. Also surprising: Yao Ming is considered the NBA's slowest player.* TheNugg Doctor laments theJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-33006672135061122902007-02-21T00:45:00.000-05:002007-02-21T01:10:57.311-05:00Sweet music & sour notes -- Jazz vs BlazersWell, so much for that six-game win streak. Jazz fall in Portland, 103-100, to a hard-working Blazers team. The Jazz had a chance to win this one, but my prediction was a little off. Let's get into it ...SWEET MUSICAnother solid, Harping-type night from Harpring (13 pts, 3-7 FG, 12 reb):He only played 29 minutes (almost as many as Gordan Giricek) and looked as involved as he usually does in the Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-34619243588739531352007-02-20T12:07:00.000-05:002007-02-20T12:22:44.574-05:00Notes from the other side -- Jazz vs BlazersSome headlines from the Portland area about tonight's Jazz vs. Blazers game:* Blazers C Jamaal Magloire missed practice Monday, but not because he was traded. He is expected to be punished, meaning he might not play tonight.* Blazers GM Steve Patterson says he's seen 'marked improvement' by the team and that no deals are likely.* Jazz/Blazers preview from Associated Press.* A little old, but Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-88345691078130379362007-02-19T13:50:00.000-05:002007-02-19T14:05:40.415-05:00The weekly trio -- Feb. 19, 2007A look at the top 3 non-Jazz games this week in the NBA:Tuesday, Feb. 19 -- Nuggets at Spurs: A rematch of a playoff series from two years ago, the Nuggets should have Allen Iverson ready to go in this one. The Spurs have struggled of late (lost four of their last seven games) despite having won their last two games. Denver fancies itself as a title contender, but a likely packed house at the SBCJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34707496.post-70069784629170776482007-02-19T13:40:00.000-05:002007-02-19T13:50:27.424-05:00Game preview -- Jazz vs BlazersGame 2 of this year's four-game set against the Blazers is Tuesday. A quick preview ...What happened last time: Jazz win, 96-86, at Energy Solutions Arena. Mehmet Okur (20 pts, 7 reb), Carlos Boozer (19 pts, 10 reb) and Paul Millsap (11 pts, 6 reb off the bench) led the way for the Jazz. The Blazers Zach Randolph went crazy last time, going for 34 points and 13 rebounds while serving as the only Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729782336048293227noreply@blogger.com0