Game 08 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
Round two ends with the same result as round one…
The Utah Jazz returned from its first full-fledged road trip of the season Wednesday evening. There waiting for them, the Memphis Grizzlies and a shot at redemption after the Jazz flubbed the first matchup between the western conference foes.
Those expecting this game to go differently than the first were disappointed yet again, as the game seemed to follow a similar trajectory. The Jazz fell behind early, but not be enough to cause any real alarm. Eventually, Memphis slowed things down to a screeching halt and a last-chance attempt for a come back falls just short.
Memphis ends up leaving Salt Lake City with a second win against the Utah Jazz 110-100.
Watch the full game highlights below:
Game 08 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
Quick Notes
#1 | Free Throws, Free Throws, Free Throws
For my first point, let me present my first article of evidence:
Yep. The Jazz shot 56% from the free throw line.
Free throws seem to have become a bit of an issue for the Utah Jazz this year. It’s getting to the point where I want to buy floor-level seats underneath the hoop just so I can hold up this sign:
I think it will help.
#2 | Donovan and AB Out
Having Donovan out for this game was one thing. But I think we may have missed Alec Burks even more.
Why?
When the Jazz can’t get things going because the other team has slowed things down to a molasses-like pace, Alec Burks is the spark that can ignite the offense.
When Alec Burks is out, this team seems to lack the scoring off the bench that is needed when you face such defensive-minded teams like Memphis.
PS – I recently heard of a trade that could work in the Jazz favor:
Yes or no??
#3 | Jae Crowder in Crunch Time
It seems that when the Jazz get into situations where they need players in the game who they know will come through no matter what, they’ve been relying heavily on one Jae Crowder.
Here’s my question…
How long can the Jazz rely on Jae Crowder in crunch time?
We’ve seen that he can play. We’ve seen that he fits in. But have we seen long-lasting health and consistency from Jae?
Here’s hoping the Jazz can figure out a way to relieve some of that weight which has been placed on Jae’s shoulders.
#4 | Refs and Adjusting Calls Based on Situation
If the refs are calling a game really tight, and it gets to the point where many players have enough fouls to be taken out of the game for fear of ejection, should they stop calling the game so tightly… mid game?
This is a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. The rules say no. Emotion says yes.
Maybe this is a good topic for Coach Phil to handle…
#5 | How Good is Memphis Really?
Here’s the truth: Memphis STUNK last season.
It was a well-known fact they were tanking in an attempt to get a good draft pick. PLUS, many of their go-to players were injured and out for the year.
Going into this season, I think many people thought the Grizzlies would be at about the same level, which as we’ve witnessed in Utah, is far from the case.
So how good is Memphis? Will they be able to steal one of the precious playoff spots from Utah?
Game 08 Takeaways – Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies
Prop Results
Winner
Kelby Jones (2)
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