Game 30: Utah Jazz (15-14) vs New Orleans Pelicans (18-8)

Post #1 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:45 pm

Herbert Jones and Brandon Ingram are listed as OUT for the Pelicans.
Fontecchio is listed as OUT for the Jazz.

Don't know what the starting lineup will be like in this game.

I'd like to see a lineup of Kessler, Markkanen, Beasley, Clarkson, Conley.

Crunch 99 · Post #2 » by **Crunch 99** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:15 am

Jazz cruising to a big win with 5 minutes left in the game. Lots of Jazz players playing well.

Wolverine · Post #3 » by **Wolverine** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:35 am

Post #4 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:01 am

That was a fun game. A lot of players showed up and played hard, especially V8.

Markkanen was missed. His ability to finish in the paint through contact is impressive and much needed.

Kessler continues to be awesome.

NAW is balling. And to think Snyder couldn't find any minutes for him last season. He has certainly earned his minutes and his place in the rotation.

The Jazz grabbed 59 rebounds, which might be a season high.

red4hf · Post #5 » by **red4hf** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:05 pm

What a pleasant surprise this win was.......

zero24gravity · Post #6 » by **zero24gravity** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:16 pm

IMO, this game was all about Vanderbilt. He set the tone and played his a$$ off for every minute he was on the floor. Yes, some other players had nice games and the team effort was there, but Vandy was all over the place (even moreso than normal).

Also great to see NAW continue to thrive, and Kessler impact the game so well. And of course, welcome back Lauri.

...Still... JV!

Hoops Addict · Post #7 » by **Hoops Addict** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:28 pm

Great win.

Kessler had 11 points, 16 rebounds and 3 blocks.......sounds like a starting center.

Watch on YouTube

Post #8 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:42 pm

Imagine how good and deep the Wolves would be if instead of trading for Gobert they would have just kept Kessler. They mortgaged their entire future for a 30 year old player when the answer was right under their nose. Gotta love the irony. Somebody please send Tim Connelly a gift basket.

Crunch 99 · Post #9 » by **Crunch 99** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:09 pm

Glad to see Hardy is willing to make a fairly radical in-game lineup change in response to how a game is going. It's entertaining, and sometimes it works. In this game, NAW, who had his A-game going, played the entire fourth quarter, whereas Clarkson, who didn't have it going, sat the entire fourth quarter. In Q4, NAW produced an efficient 7 pts on 4 fga with 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk and 1 tov.

Hoops Addict · Post #10 » by **Hoops Addict** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:38 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:Imagine how good and deep the Wolves would be if instead of trading for Gobert they would have just kept Kessler. They mortgaged their entire future for a 30 year old player when the answer was right under their nose. Gotta love the irony. Somebody please send Tim Connelly a gift basket.

Agree, Minnesota is kicking themselves in the butt. They made a big mistake.....Kessler is so deft by the rim.