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Markkanen and Hendricks are still listed as OUT. Let's hope to see further improvement from Sensei.

Game 65 : 17 to go…U keep hoping Jazz will pull some kind of a stunt but in all likelihood, this is not a game to look forward to.

I know I’ve brought this up before but I’m still a little puzzled. With so many people out why is Kessler still fighting for minutes if he’s second in the league in blocks per game?

Broadcaster wrote:I know I’ve brought this up before but I’m still a little puzzled. With so many people out why is Kessler still fighting for minutes if he’s second in the league in blocks per game?

I don't have a good answer. This is something I criticize Hardy for, I think he should play more. I've seen in post game interviews that Hardy says that Kessler isn't banished to the bench but that he has to play him in lineups that make sense, or something to that effect.

Broadcaster wrote:I know I’ve brought this up before but I’m still a little puzzled. With so many people out why is Kessler still fighting for minutes if he’s second in the league in blocks per game?

I haven't seen the games lately, but he is coming off a foot injury. The Jazz have been playing him mostly off the bench this season, where his stats have been more effective than as a starter. It does seem, however, that he might have been a good starter matchup against Celtics' center Luke Kornet.

It is exciting that Keyonte had another big offensive game. By the numbers, however, he needs to start making some progress on defense too.

Hendricks is the one Jazz rookie that looked like he was having a positive impact on defense. I hope he comes back from injury soon.

Broadcaster wrote:I know I’ve brought this up before but I’m still a little puzzled. With so many people out why is Kessler still fighting for minutes if he’s second in the league in blocks per game?

We're showcasing Collins to trade him this off-season for a 2nd round pick, or something to that effect......