Official Game Thread: "Uh oh, it's Magic" at Jazz...Saturday, 4/21, 8:30pm MT

[Saint Cy of JFC]

fail

This.

 

[NAOS]

I said it above, but Al escapes one of his worst performances of the year because of a couple of shots late in the game. He was atrocious all night. And, not efficient on the offensive end either.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I said it above, but Al escapes one of his worst performances of the year because of a couple of shots late in the game. He was atrocious all night. And, not efficient on the offensive end either.

Painfully yes.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I said it above, but Al escapes one of his worst performances of the year because of a couple of shots late in the game. He was atrocious all night. And, not efficient on the offensive end either.

So you are saying Big Al is Tim Tebow?

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Once again Big Al almost cost us the game...his 21 and 10 and 3 blocks were so weak... /sigh haters make me laugh

Lol... I was about to rip you a new one till I read your last line.

This was a big crotch grab to the Suns.

I take it there was a lot of yelling and screaming at the tv, same here

 

[Jerry Lundegaard]

what a win1

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

And let's not act like the Magic are an easy team to defend. They spread the floor with 4 excellent 3pt shooters, and a good midrange shooter in Big Baby. There is so much ground to cover when defending them, it's a nightmare for an immobile defender like Jefferson.

 

[Weezur]

are you ****ing kidding me? Jefferson was such a liability on the defensive end tonight. At one point he was -20.... they were abusing the hell out of him. We won't miss him at all. He's a nice dude, and classy... but I'll buy his plane ticket.

This. Even the ESPN announcers said that Jameer Nelson was abusing the Jazz high PnR defense tonight. They were a little too dumb to realize that it was mostly against Jefferson, but they try.

I'm scared of what Steve Nash will do to the Jazz with Gortat/Nash pick and rolls. Good thing Channing Frye is out.

 

[NAOS]

it looks like Scorpjazz can read a boxscore. I didn't even think he could do that...

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I also remember a key block Jefferson had on Anderson in the 4th after Anderson faked out Favors in the air.

 

[write4u]

Al's deficiencies on D really showed tonight. He can't defend the p n r, in fact he still makes mental mistakes on it. Did you see that 3 the Nelson made after AL turned his back and effectively screened off Harris leaving Nelson wide open.? It was after that, that the Magic went on their 13-0 run. Plus he was constantly losing Davis on the p n r. Things turned around when Corbin put in Favors who stopped the p n r and this is what really won the game. Tinsley continues to produce. What will we do with Earl, because Tinsley is so much better?

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

are you ****ing kidding me? Jefferson was such a liability on the defensive end tonight. At one point he was -20.... they were abusing the hell out of him. We won't miss him at all. He's a nice dude, and classy... but I'll buy his plane ticket.

At this point in time, we don't have anybody even close to having the low post skill set of Al. He is the closest thing to an offensive "go to" guy that we have. That becomes HUGE in the playoffs (this season and beyond). He had some defensive lapses in the first half, but overall, his defense has improved dramatically from the time he first arrived in Utah. And while he was -20 at one point in the game, he finished on the + for the game so I don't really see where you're trying to go with that stat. Not only that, he made plays for Utah down the stretch that got that game into OT.

 

[NAOS]

"... go suck on your mom's redwings..."

lol still chuckling...

 

[NAOS]

He had some defensive lapses in the first half,

...laughing

but overall, his defense has improved dramatically from the time he first arrived in Utah.

actually, I'd say it has gotten worse. He's been especially bad since the All-Star break. He's probably one of the worst PnR defenders in the league. he doesn't do any one part well.

Thanks, though.

 

[BYE]

Jefferson's game is evolving into something that the haters thought would never happen. He is such a key for Utah. I am more convinced than ever that the future of the Utah Jazz involves starting Jefferson, Favors, and Millsap alongside each other. IMO Sap has proven he can man the 3 and that line-up seems to thrive whenever Ty goes with it.

Normally, I do not hate on Al after a victory, but Al was beyond abysmal on the defensive end tonight. Nearly every single offensive play for the Magic was run through Al Jefferson's man picking someone. I'm telling you that it's not even close if Jefferson doesn't play. Millsap, Favors, and Kanter defend the pick and roll too well. It's funny that this game had the exact opposite effect on me. I want him gone yesterday.

 

[gregbroncs]

Favors and Millsap on the floor together tonight were very good. Jefferson's defense was pathetic most of the game. Carrolle looked terrible tonight. And Harris got outplayed by both Jameer and Tinsley. Though Harris did make some great plays down the stretch and in overtime. Kanter and Burks were both pretty good. And Hayward was just okay. He was invisible most of the night but made a big shot in OT. And his defense was pretty good even though Richardson was hot.

 

[Brown Notes]

I said it above, but Al escapes one of his worst performances of the year because of a couple of shots late in the game. He was atrocious all night. And, not efficient on the offensive end either.

Al in the 1st and 3rd was eclipsed by Al late in the 4th. I'm sorry but when the chips were down the dude delivered. Al J is a maddening player sometimes but he is so much better than last year's Al.

I don't see Al as a likely future piece but clutch matters.

 

[NAOS]

Al in the 1st and 3rd was eclipsed by Al late in the 4th. I'm sorry but when the chips were down the dude delivered. Al J is a maddening player sometimes but he is so much better than last year's Al.

I don't see Al as a likely future piece but clutch matters.

So... he made s*** soup for dinner, but at least he put enough salt in it.

 

[Siro]

So Al's horrible HORRIBLE defense and ball hogging that had us down by 14 in the first quarter is outweighed by the fact he gave an assist to end the game instead of chucking over a double team!

Thank god for NAOS.

 

[Jazz4ever]

Al in the 1st and 3rd was eclipsed by Al late in the 4th. I'm sorry but when the chips were down the dude delivered. Al J is a maddening player sometimes but he is so much better than last year's Al.

I don't see Al as a likely future piece but clutch matters.

If Al could move his feet, the chips would never even have been on the line.