PLAYERS:
Gordon Hayward,
Jared Jeffries,
Al Jefferson,
Raja Bell
TEAMS: Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors
TEAMS: Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors
This game had a “big game” feel to it. Utah was riding an ugly three game losing streak which included a Jeremy Lin/Jared Jeffries beat down in NY, a failed comeback attempt in Indiana and a demoralizing defeat at home handed out by league leaders Oklahoma City. Tonight’s game kicked off the Jazz’s only back-to-back-to-back of the season, and let’s be honest, a real possibility of doubling that nasty losing streak to six. Insanity is the definition of doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.
A shakeup was in order. A new routine. A lineup change. Something, anything. And that’s just what Coach Ty Corbin did. However, this wouldn’t be the break in formation you’d be thinking.
Earlier in the day, the Salt Lake Tribune posted an interesting article on a team unifying, chemistry building field trip. Ty took the guys to the National Civil Rights Museum to shake things up a bit and take advantage of a much needed off day (in preparation for three gam...
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