PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109)

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Player(s) of the Game

Alex Abrines | 11 PTS (4-4 FG)
0
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Russell Westbrook | 42 PTS (13-28 FG) 11 REB 10 AST
18
69%
Enes Kanter | 15 PTS (7-12 FG) 9 REB
3
12%
Doug McDermott | 16 PTS (6-11 FG)
5
19%
 
Total votes: 26

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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#21 » by SvenniSterki » Wed Mar 1, 2017 12:23 pm

Knrstz wrote:I didn't see the game. Did Adams have a bad game? Also, judging from the box score it doesn't like Roberson really shut down Hayward.


It was a tuff game for Adams to go against Gobert and then he also had some 50-50 calls go Goberts way. Adams is a stud and for just his effort and all the small things he does , I dont think I will ever agree that he had a bad game but maybe we could say he got bullied a bit by both the Jazz and Thunder. Roberson did a good job defending but the Jazz actually had a good game and if Russ wasnt so good in speeding the game up I am not sure we would have survived this game with a win.

Doug moves well and is agressive both shooting or penetrating when he sees opportunities. I am pretty sure that both him and Abrines will benefit from more playing time and it also relieves some pressure of Grant and Sabonis to have to take more 3's then maybe they are comfortable with. After the last trade we are better equiped to spread the defense and now I just hope the coaching staff finds a rotation that benefits the shooters, defenders and Oladipo.
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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#22 » by Old Man Game » Wed Mar 1, 2017 1:07 pm

Incredible game. Too many turnovers but dang, all those triples. Must be what it feels like to be a Warriors fan most nights where you've got 3 or 4 guys just hitting from all around the arc.
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Post#23 » by spearsy23 » Wed Mar 1, 2017 1:26 pm

Knrstz wrote:I didn't see the game. Did Adams have a bad game? Also, judging from the box score it doesn't like Roberson really shut down Hayward.

I think Hayward was something like 1/4 in the second half, may be wrong though.

Edit: Went and checked he was 1/6
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Post#24 » by NetsWorld » Wed Mar 1, 2017 2:52 pm

Caught the first half and thanks again for sharing the hd livestream. Positive takeaways are Russ was explosive as usual and shooting and spacing looked better than what it was before the trade. Robertson is on a tear from three point range it seems and Adams is a banger. Still banking on a 46-47 win record but if we get to 50, what an accomplishment. McDermott has potential and am more up on him than Taj Gibson. I hope Gibson does not get extended as he is already 31 years old.
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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#25 » by Andre Roberstan » Wed Mar 1, 2017 3:31 pm

Pillendreher wrote:The Jazz made a living off of bs shots all night long


Kind of what they do. I didn't see anything much out of the ordinary from them as far as shotmaking. They were getting to comfortable spots on the floor, particularly when we didn't fight over the screens. They keep running that pet play that GSW runs for Klay—the one where there's a DHO at the elbow and the handoff man screens for the guy so he can get a free run to the rim. Or the man has the ball in his hands already and the ballhandler rubs his man off on the backscreen at the elbow. Either way, they were getting to comfortable spots in the paint.
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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#26 » by ThunderBolt » Wed Mar 1, 2017 3:48 pm

I know Gibson is past his prime but I don't have a hard time extending him if the price is right. He's younger than the best player in the league, so I don't think his production is completely used up. Guys can still make significant contributions after 30.
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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#27 » by Osirus89 » Wed Mar 1, 2017 4:51 pm

Knrstz wrote:I know Gibson is past his prime but I don't have a hard time extending him if the price is right. He's younger than the best player in the league, so I don't think his production is completely used up. Guys can still make significant contributions after 30.


His defense is very valuable. He was the PF in the closing lineup last night. I trust him way more than having Enes or Domas out there in that close of a game. His defense and experience alone would make him worth retaining.
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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#28 » by Pillendreher » Wed Mar 1, 2017 5:48 pm

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Pillendreher wrote:The Jazz made a living off of bs shots all night long


Kind of what they do. I didn't see anything much out of the ordinary from them as far as shotmaking. They were getting to comfortable spots on the floor, particularly when we didn't fight over the screens. They keep running that pet play that GSW runs for Klay—the one where there's a DHO at the elbow and the handoff man screens for the guy so he can get a free run to the rim. Or the man has the ball in his hands already and the ballhandler rubs his man off on the backscreen at the elbow. Either way, they were getting to comfortable spots in the paint.


It pisses me off watching them. I have no idea how they score. It feels like they should miss 80 % of the shots they make,
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Re: PG: TRIPLES! | Utah Jazz (106) at Oklahoma City Thunder (109) 

Post#29 » by SvenniSterki » Thu Mar 2, 2017 12:33 am

Knrstz wrote:I know Gibson is past his prime but I don't have a hard time extending him if the price is right. He's younger than the best player in the league, so I don't think his production is completely used up. Guys can still make significant contributions after 30.


I think Gibson will be valuable in playoffs when we need defense at the 4 spot. Then at least you can choose Gibson for defense and Enes for offense. He wont be asked to score much but will need to defend and box out.

Good thing is he looks happy in OKC uniform and the faster pace seems to not bother him. So until he starts to play like old, I will not consider him past his prime.

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