Game 68: Utah(44-24) @ Phoenix(42-26)

[HammerDunk]

I don't think you can touch a ref. PJ might be coaching the Hornets game.

Well then he should have made it worth it and punched him.

[HammerDunk]

Jerry says he was putting his arm up to keep him from getting in his face, and he was peeved about Stoudamire coming all the way in front of their bench. He was worried about getting hit. Ha!

[outerspacefella]

These officials must have something against fesenko.. geeez! BAD CALLS..

Really, 4 of the six were horrible calls. Anyway Sloan must be killing him not so softly right now... even if certainly the refs got it to him tonight.

[outerspacefella]

Amare clears with his off hand every time he drives. That could be called every time.

Yes it's true; and LeBron's allowed to travel anytime he needs it to finish his wonderfull plays; and so did Olajuwon back in time, and MJ was allowed on D many things that were not allowed to any other player, and Duncan was allowed almost his whole career to rebound from behind with huge contact, and... and... and... that's star treatment (btw, may be Kobe Bryant/Shaquille O'neil were the less allowed superstars in NBA history)
It's just part of the game and players have to deal with it. What I don´t understand is why Williams doesn't get the same treatment and in fact is very disrespected by the zebras.

[outerspacefella]

Well maybe what we really want is to play these guys in the playoffs. If they get 5th, that would be freaking fantastic. It took a badly beaten down Williams, no AK, and Okur for only 11 minutes to beat us.

Agreed. Okur killed the Jazz at the start. He just didn't defend a darn thing for several minutes; he wasn't even there.

[outerspacefella]

Just one more note: Millsap looked and acted scared every time he got near the basket... and I mean BIG TIME SCARED. He has had very good games for the Jazz, but I'm growing into the idea he's not even close to be a playe that can handle an entire season playing big minutes.
If that NY pick continues to drop it might come the time when KOC probably would think about use him in draft night to climb the ladder and get someone like Favors... just saying....

[canguy20m]

any news on okur's status for tomorrows game ?

[Reckless]

I didn't even care to watch this game..all i care is the health of our players for the rest of the season

[Spre_4_3]

The Jazz are in a great position right now. They have a good winning streak in them to finish off the rest of the season which will give them a good chance to take the top spot of the division. The other teams have been streaking which will inevitably come to an end. This is perfect timing for the Jazz. Get ready for the playoffs and D-Will's fury!!

[outerspacefella]

The Jazz are in a great position right now. They have a good winning streak in them to finish off the rest of the season which will give them a good chance to take the top spot of the division. The other teams have been streaking which will inevitably come to an end. This is perfect timing for the Jazz. Get ready for the playoffs and D-Will's fury!!

I tend to think that way too, but we have huge problems (nothing new here...) facing long, athletic frontcourts. I really like Millsap, but he won't make the cut... I really like what Okur brings to the table when he's healthy, but his back is bothering him big time, you can tell watching his moves (or lack of moves...) out there... it's a pitty because dude's a professional and has been adding some sweet little nuances to his game over the years... but his back is killing him.
Add Kirilenko health problems (he's been the X factor for the Jazz when healthy...) and Williams shooting stroke damaged by several levels of pain (shoulder, ankle, wrist...) ...

[LittleOzzy]

Hey guys,

Is a video available of the Jerry Sloan/Michael Smith altercation?

[darth_federer]

Hey guys,

Is a video available of the Jerry Sloan/Michael Smith altercation?

Here you go Ozzy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNmgVyT8pDo

[LittleOzzy]

Thanks darth_federer