Credit where credit is due: Harris was fantastic tonight. A key factor in his ability to be more effective was the speed at which the Jazz were able to play with Millsap swapped into the starting lineup. Harris was able to push the ball, get more transition opportunities, and, when those opportunities weren't available, get into the offense earlier in the shot clock. The Jazz killed the 76ers in pace and pressure this game, getting more transition opportunities, forcing the 76ers into more shots later in the shot clock, and, again, getting better shots for themselves by getting into their offense earlier and making much crisper passes.
It was nice to see the Jazz run some PnR's with Hayward/Favors. With Harris hitting shots and Millsap drawing the defense away from the basket, our two young studs had plenty of room to work together.
I was pretty meh about the Josh Howard signing, and before tonight not terribly impressed with his play, but while he's not going to much of an offensive dynamo out there this season (and forces shots a little), he's easily been the Jazz's best defensive wing player thus far. A high energy player. The Favors-Millsap-Howard-Hayward-Harris lineup was very fun to watch.
