Whats Gotten Into the Utah Jazz?
By elmiko
@elmiko (6630)
United States
November 14, 2010 1:11am CST
The Jazz over at least the past 4 games have managed to come from behind by many points and beat the teams their facing. Its like they seem to have the ultimate come back strategy. The first great come back win they had I recall is the wild game where they came from behind to beat the Miami Heat. The win against the Heat I would at least say was a combination of great ability and lots of luck. I think that one could of went either way. Just when most are thinking about other teams getting the biggest majority of the attention I would certainly not expect the Jazz to be doing what their doing. In reality I don't think the Jazz can keep relying on the come from behind strategy(if that's their real intention which looks like it)to win games. I think personally think the Jazz and their hot streak is a phase that will go away. It reminds me of seasons ago when the Houston Rockets won 20+ straight games with Tracy McGrady leading the way. Ironically at that time Yao Ming was injured during the Rockets 20+ game winning streak. Do you think the Jazz are just going through a phase that will dwindle, or are they for real?
5 responses
@elmiko (6630)
• United States
15 Nov 10
yes, they need to be score more over the team more early. i definitely don't think their strategy will continue to work in the playoffs. i'm sure their really confident with the strategy their using, but the jazz will have to do some adjustments and not just rely on their current strategy as other teams will adjust to what their doing.
@rovered777 (649)
• United States
14 Nov 10
I have gotten the same idea as well, because the Utah Jazz used to be solid players throughout the game. Haven't seen them score lower in the beginning and win the game as much. Something has gotten into them, and I think it might be adrenaline. These players might be looking for some offense against them, and as soon as they know who they are fighting, they get really mad for their 2 and 3 pointers. Lots of anchors have stated this fact, and I think its all because they've just started the season. After a while, they should be better adjusted, and all their scoring patterns should be stable. The Miami heat on the other hand, should get rid of the big three, because these players don't have much defense. The Jazz have a good chance for winning against the Miami Heat, because Kobe and his two guards don't looked focused. They have shown many weaknesses during their second and third games. Their overall debut seems lack luster, compared to what they had achieved two and four years ago.
@elmiko (6630)
• United States
15 Nov 10
i'm not giving up on the heat. its way too early. they already got the players to win games. they will eventually find what works best for them. i think the heat need more help from the role players more then anything and just shouldn't rely so much on james,wade, and bosh. the 3 of them can't do it all. they still need some help.
@Hatley (163773)
• Garden Grove, California
14 Nov 10
hi elmiko I would not underestimate the Jazz as they have always
been competitive and too they had had some great players. It
might be of course just a phase but still they do have the
ability to wind if they just put their hearts to it.I remember
so many games that the Lakers lost to the Utah jazz by the slimmest
of margins.I like the Jazz almost as much as our own Lakers.
@captinjack (788)
• China
14 Nov 10
To my mind ,the latter ,i mean winning streak is the main reason why Jazz could do well in recent games .It reminds me of what Jodan said on a press ."A lucky player will lose his fortune sooner or later,you can't bank on it forever ".It seems to fit for Jazz .One game means nothing ,even if the rival is Miami Heat .What's more ,the trio boys didn't work their chemistry at that game .It is hard to say for the next games .On the flip side ,Jazz doesn't have any advantages over other teams ,especially in the west .Hope they can be better .
@paulerland123 (27)
• United States
14 Nov 10
Good coaching still counts, even in the NBA. That's why some teams lose leads and others overcome big deficits.
