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Jazz VS Dallas Game Thread - WE WON!!!!!!

ONE LOVE said:
BTW this is the origin of Hayward's 'Step back' shot.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y_CohXq4UE
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Oh my. I keep forgetting how skinny and frail he used to be. If Hood can get bigger and stronger like Hayward has. . . the Harden (with defense) comparisons are legit. My son loves the step-back shot. He'll love this video. Have to rep.
 
zyzz said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhZ7SWJu5tc
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Hood is SO versatile. Outside catch and shoot. Off the screen. Taking his guy off the dribble. Getting open off ball on defensive rotations. Step back. Spinning, fade away. Rebound putback. Pick and roll. Pick and pop. He does it all. In watching that video, two things in particular really stood out to me.

#1. His handle has gotten SO much better in just a year. He looked very comfortable with the ball in his hands creating for himself and others.

#2. He is a supremely confident offensive player. His shooting down the stretch was a thing of beauty and the running three to force OT was incredible. Jazz can go to either him or Hayward in those situations with confidence. His future is SO bright.
 
fishonjazz said:
Our bench really showed up last night.
Booker 19 minutes. 4-4 from the field
lyles 14 minutes. 4-7 from the field and 3-4 from the line. Highest +/- on the team
CJ 21 minutes 1-2 from the field (both shots were three pointers) 2-2 from the line and 7 REBOUNDS!
ingles 18 minutes 2-4 from the field. (all 4 shots were threes)
and even erik green made a couple of shots in his 12 minutes.
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Any highlights of Lyles. I couldn't watch the game, and it sounded like he was abusing Dirk when he got into the game. Feeling better and better about him as a long-term piece of the puzzle. Can't believe it's the same guy that simply could not score at the beginning of the year. Had to grow up really fast in the NBA.
 
Ellis269 said:
Hood is SO versatile. Outside catch and shoot. Off the screen. Taking his guy off the dribble. Getting open off ball on defensive rotations. Step back. Spinning, fade away. Rebound putback. Pick and roll. Pick and pop. He does it all. In watching that video, two things in particular really stood out to me.

#1. His handle has gotten SO much better in just a year. He looked very comfortable with the ball in his hands creating for himself and others.

#2. He is a supremely confident offensive player. His shooting down the stretch was a thing of beauty and the running three to force OT was incredible. Jazz can go to either him or Hayward in those situations with confidence. His future is SO bright.
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Only thing I didn't see him do was dunk it. Everything else was there.
 
Ellis269 said:
Any highlights of Lyles. I couldn't watch the game, and it sounded like he was abusing Dirk when he got into the game. Feeling better and better about him as a long-term piece of the puzzle. Can't believe it's the same guy that simply could not score at the beginning of the year. Had to grow up really fast in the NBA.
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I'm pretty sure Lyles had 3 layups where Dirk just played o'lay defense. On a fourth attempt Lyles got to the line on a Dirk push.
 
Ellis269 said:
P3. Add some explosion to his physicality. Still, his touch around the rim was pretty nice also.
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Honestly I am not worried about dunks at all. If he can do everything else then whatever. We have Hayward, Burks, Favors, Gobert...for dunks. Hood is becoming the sorely needed shooter on the wing in addition to Hayward that the jazz need.
 
Bawse Dawg said:
Did Hood have that penetration dribble, turnaround jumper in college?

How did he fall so far?
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Overshadowed by Jabari for one thing.

Every draft board analysis had him listed as an SF - so they over-emphasized his lack of length/strength to play that position at the pro level. Which is hilarious because the first time I saw him play in a Jazz uniform I said that guy is a 2.

Also he was a transfer so he was 1-2 years older than most sophomores.
 
He is going to be good. I can't believe he is only in his 2nd year. And has that kill you mentality. Isn't afraid to shoot, is down right vicious on the PnR. The way he uses his body and keeps his defender on the back of his body to get deeper in the key is a beautiful thing to watch. Smart, very smart.
 
ONE LOVE said:
Plus I think the players proved to themselves and to the fans that they belong amongst the West's elites.
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They belong among the West's second tier.

Tier 1: (1a) warriors (1b) spurs, thunder.
Tier 2: clippers, grizz, rockets, blazers, mavericks, jazz

There is a big gap between tier 1 and 2 in my opinion and frankly I think we are nowhere near Tier 1. Next year?
 
Stifle Tower said:
TBH, I'd rather see a layup than a dunk in most situations. Expends less energy and less chance of coming down awkwardly. And still counts the same.
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Actually on a dunk you can hang on the rim if people are under you and land safely.

Layups you still run fast and jump, but have to focus on the goal to finish the play which can make your landing awkward.
 
Second unit would have Burks and either Hayward or Hood as the two wings (if QS gives those 3 around 32 mins each). Plus Lyles looks like he's ready for increased minutes and shots. Neto could be a decent backup PG.
 
themanknownassting said:
The way he uses his body and keeps his defender on the back of his body to get deeper in the key
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I think this is the best part of his game. And his elevation and accuracy on the mid range shot. Deadly
 
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