Opening night is a night of Optimism and excitement every year for the Utah Jazz. They played the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks were coming off a game the night before against the Lakers. So they were expected to be a little tired among with the fact that their star Dirk Nowitzki is also out from knee surgery this was supposed to be chalked up as a victory.
The Jazz did not look good in the first half at all, allowing the Dallas Mavericks to shoot 10 of 16 from three which is well above the league average. This was due to a lack of effort defending the three point shot, the jazz members weren't hustling to put a hand in the face of the Maverick shooters.
Going into the second half Tyrone Corbin must have made a point of playing better defense. The jazz game out looking great. They went on a 16 to 2 run led by point guard Mo Williams. It seemed like nothing could stop the jazz at this point. While after the run they began to slow down and go shot for shot with the Mavericks they were able to withstand the outside shooting of OJ Mayo and won the game.
Overall in this game I saw signs of how good the Jazz could be but I also saw how bad they could play. I'm hoping the real Jazz was the team that played good hard defense and ran the system to get open looks. Because if they do those two things this team is deep and talented enough to be able to make a run into the playoffs.
Good to know! I can tell you love the game!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a funny dude, I never would have taken you for a Jazz fan. I was still really hoping you'd write your blogs about cats though. That would have been more exciting...just kidding. Hahaha! I like reading your blog though, I can't tell you really love watching the game, keep writing about what you love! Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteGO BULLS!!!
ReplyDeletedhasdfkjhlwaekryoisdvasdkfskdjlfh! GO JAZZ! I was so disappointed that they lost on Saturday. Let's hope they do better tonight... FINGERS CROSSED!
ReplyDeleteJazz Rule! There going all the way this year!
ReplyDeleteNice work Jordan!
ReplyDeleteThe Jazz better give 120% this season!
Sometimes I just wish the jazz would pull their heads out and play well the entire game. They either suck at the first then rock the second half or blow it in the 4th. This can make some ulcers appear for many jazz fans.
ReplyDeletei have season tickets so they better do well :) go jazz!
ReplyDeleteeven though i am a laker fan i will try to read your blog and be impartial. :]
ReplyDeleteHa ha, Because my name is Tyrone, some people call me "Coach" because of Coach Corbin.
ReplyDeleteI went to a Jazz game onetime and I had a lot of fun. It is cool that we have a professional team here in Utah where I am from we don't have a professional team so its cool to know one is close. Hope I can get to another game. :)
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