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Utah Jazz Must Stay Healthy to Contend

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The Jazz ended their season prematurely losing to the Lakers in 5 games. With the talents the Jazz have many thought the Jazz would put up a better fight – especially a Jerry Sloan coached team. The Jazz finished the regular season 48-34 but didn’t seem “right” all year long. Deron Williams missed 14 games, Carlos Boozer missed 45 games, Mehmet Okur missed 10 games, Andrea Kirilenko missed 15 games, and Paul Millsap missed 6 games. Teams can’t get on long winning streaks and stay consistent when the line-up constantly changes.

Paul Millsap is a double-double player every time he steps on the court. Carlos Boozers is also a 18 point, 10 rebound type player when he is healthy – the combination of the two is a force down low. Deron Williams is one of the best points guards in the league and some nights he is the best. Williams has had a very successful young career – while comparisons to John Stockton might be premature – Williams is engraving his own Jazz legacy right before our eyes. Williams can do what Stockton never did – win an NBA Championship.

The Jazz couldn’t stay healthy last season – when teams are cut short by injury that typically doesn’t happen back to back years. The Jazz should have a 50 win season and challenge the top Western Conference teams throughout the season. The Jazz have a new team they must contend with in the Portland Trailblazers who are young and very hungry to establish themselves a top Western Conference team.

The Utah Jazz have experience, youth and talent. If they can’t make a great run this season with the core group they have now, Utah will still be without their NBA Championship. The Jazz must stay healthy all season long if they want to be in the Western Conference Finals again.

By: Ken McCormick

Kobe Bryant Hurt, Lakers-Jazz 2-2

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The Lakers, after storming out of the NBA Playoff gates 6-0, have stumbled in Utah, going 0-2 versus the Jazz. Add to that Kobe Bryant’s injury, and all of a sudden we have a series.

The Lakers lost in overtime, 123-115, at Utah, to have the series evened by the Jazz at 2-2. After having the series under control in Los Angeles, the Lakers are now vulnerable. The Jazz attacked the Lakers, using good team play in racking up 32 assists.

The Jazz were ahead by 12 points in the 4th quarter, but the Lakers came back to force overtime. The Jazz’ bench was superb, outscoring the Lakers’ bench, 39-16, and was one of the keys to the Jazz victory.

Kobe Bryant went 1-7 in Overtime, and 13-33 shooting overall in the game. Bryant was hurt early on when his back gave out, creating spasms throughout the contest. His performance showed it. Bryant still led all scorers with 33 points, while Lamar Odom had 26 points, and 13 rebounds.

Deron Williams led the way for Utah, pouring in 29 points to go with 14 assists. Great all-around game by Williams, forcing the pressure on the Lakers’ defense throughout.

The series now shifts back to Los Angeles for game 5, a critical contest that could decide the series, especially if the Jazz are able to steal one on the Lakers’ home court. Game 4 was a must win for the Jazz, and they came through when they needed to. The Jazz must win one game at some point on the Lakers’ home court, if they want to advance. Game 7 would be a tall order. Figure game 5, with momentum off of the two home wins, to be the Jazz’ best chance.

By: Freddy C

Jazz Tickets – Exciting Line Up of Players so Book Your Online Tickets Now!

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The Utah Jazz tickets will ensure a very exciting time at the games, as the Jazz have an astonishing current record of 14-2 at home and 10-8 on the roads. They rank first in the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the NBA. This team was originally based in New Orleans, Louisiana and is named after the city’s musical heritage. Currently they play in the Delta center in Salt Lake City, Utah. They wear yellow, purple and white jerseys. Recently, they have unveiled a blue alternate jersey with “Jazz” and “Utah” written on both sides of their shorts.

A Brief History Of The Team

During the 1980s and the 1990s, the team was among the strongest teams in the league. In the 1996-97 seasons, the Jazz posted a win-loss record of 64-18 and reached the NBA finals for the first time. The team surprised everyone in 2006-07season by winning the division title and making it to the play-offs. Jason Hart and Ronnie Price have been added from Sacramento Kings and head coach Jerry Sloan plans to continue the good run in this season too.

Current Line-up

In 2007, the team became a very balanced one with its key players consistently delivering good performances. With players like Boozer, Okur, Deron Williams, Paul Millsap playing good, a deep bench was formed for the team. The Jazz have started of good in the 2007-08 season and are expected to improve over time. To see the much improved Kirilenko and others, get your Jazz tickets from the ticketing websites.

To share scoring duties with Kirilenko, there is Matt Harpring, who stands 6”7’ tall. The two young point guards Carlos Arroya and Raul Lopez have a tough task to fill in the shoes of John Stockton. Derek Fisher has also been added to the mix to match the mental toughness of the players. This team must make it to the play-offs this season, as it has the right mix of players and a strong bench to support them. Ensure you have the Jazz tickets with the best view to enjoy the full impact of the powerful games ahead. For this, book your tickets online.

Fan Code Of Conduct

There are many activities conducted during the games like dance team performances, slogans and waving of flags. The fans and players at the Utah Jazz games are expected to behave in an orderly manner to make the game-time a safe, comfortable and entertaining experience. The players are expected to respect and appreciate their fans. Viewers are expected to avoid foul language, obscene gestures and maintain a healthy competitive atmosphere in the stadium.

The Jazz tickets can be bought from the online ticketing sites. These sites have all tickets available for the Jazz games and all other NBA games. They also have concert tickets and other events tickets on the site. The online ticketing is fast and easy, you get assured tickets. The websites also offer group tickets, seating plans, multi game packages and special suite bookings. They can even accommodate special requests and last minute seats. You can book the tickets with the click of a mouse or over the toll-free phone line. Get your Jazz tickets now to watch all the exciting games lined up for the season.



By: Al Terry