Showing posts with label Utah Jazz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Utah Jazz. Show all posts

08 February, 2019

The Monday Morning Quarterback

NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

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12 November, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Gordon Hayward Screwed the Jazz Out of Signing Kyle Lowry

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10 November, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

VIDEO: Fans Ruthlessly Boo Gordon Hayward in His Return to Utah

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Jazz Fans Are Ripping Team After Posting Tribute Video for Gordon Hayward

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01 November, 2018

The Monday Morning Quarterback

VIDEO: Derrick Rose Scores Career-High 50 Points and Adds Game-Winning Block

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06 December, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

NBA Roundup: Wizards' Beal Pours in 51

[ PHOTO: THE WASHINGTON POST ]
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Bradley Beal scored a career-high 51 points as the Washington Wizards trounced the Portland Trail Blazers 106-92 Tuesday night. Beal made 21 of 37 shots from the field, hitting 5 of 12 3-pointers while surpassing his previous career high of 42.
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05 December, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Destroy Wizards by 47

[ PHOTO: DESERET NEWS ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Alec Burks scored 27 points to spearhead a balanced offensive effort from the Utah Jazz as they ran away for a 116-69 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell added a 21 points for Utah.
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01 December, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Clippers' Rivers to Fan: "Shut the F*ck Up"

[ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ]
During a 126-107 loss on Thursday night to the hands of the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers took his frustration out on a fan sitting courtside at Staples Center. The 126 points the Clippers gave up to the Jazz were the most points given up in any matchup between them since 1998.
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08 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

76ers End 12-Year Drought at Utah

[ PHOTO: THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Dario Saric scored 25 points on a career-high five 3-pointers and added 10 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Utah Jazz 104-97 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia (6-4) snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series and won in Salt Lake City for the first time since 2005. Two other players…
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06 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Harden Erupts for Career-High 56 as Rockets Rout Jazz

[ PHOTO: THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE ]
HOUSTON -- James Harden poured in a career-high 56 points and the Rockets rolled to a 137-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night at Toyota Center. Harden fell one point shy of the franchise record of Hall of Fame guard Calvin Murphy. Harden finished 19 of 25 from the floor, including 7 of 8…
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04 November, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

DeRozan Guides Raptors Past Jazz

[ PHOTO: TORONTO SUN ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 37 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Utah Jazz 109-100 on Friday. DeRozan produced his second 30-point game by shooting 10 of 20 and making all 14 of his foul shots.
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31 October, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Defeat Mavericks to Remain Perfect at Home

[ PHOTO: THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Rudy Gobert totaled 17 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and a career-high six assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 104-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Rodney Hood had a season-high 25 points for the Jazz, and Ricky Rubio added 20 points. Utah (4-3) improved to 4-0 at…
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09 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Warriors Cap Sweep of Jazz with 121-95 Win

[ PHOTO: SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 21 to help the Golden State Warriors advance to the Western Conference finals with a 121-95 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The Warriors completed a sweep of the four-game series. Kevin Durant added 18 points for Golden State, and Draymond…
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08 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Warriors Should Win Game 4, Sweep Jazz

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
One night after the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the conference finals, the Golden State Warriors will try to keep pace with their rivals. They’ll visit the Utah Jazz Monday night in Game 4 of their 2017 NBA playoff series, looking to complete a sweep and remain perfect in the postseason. As the only playoff game on…
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07 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Warriors Aim to Complete Sweep of Jazz

[ PHOTO: SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Golden State Warriors are one win away from reaching the Western Conference finals for a third consecutive season, and they have faced only token opposition in getting to this point. Utah is the latest team searching for answers on how to slow down Golden State's offense. The Warriors rallied to beat…
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Durant, Warriors Push Jazz to Brink of Elimination

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Kevin Durant recorded 38 points and 13 rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors overcome poor shooting early and beat the Utah Jazz 102-91 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series. Stephen Curry added 23 points on 6-of-20 shooting for Golden State, which has won…
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06 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz PG Hill to Miss Game 3 vs. Warriors

[ PHOTO: SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS ]
Utah Jazz point guard George Hill missed his second straight contest on Saturday when he sits out Game 3 of the Western Conference second-round series versus the visiting Golden State Warriors. Hill is being plagued by soreness in his left big toe that forced him to miss Thursday's 115-104 loss to Golden State. "It's really just…
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Warriors All But Certain To Reach Conference Finals

[ PHOTO: THE OREGONIAN ]
There are no guarantees in sports, and the Golden State Warriors proved that fact just last year when they blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. But if the Utah Jazz have a realistic chance to come back and win their second-round series against the No.1 seed in the Western Conference, it’s an incredibly slim…
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05 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Hope their Home Court Slows Warriors' Momentum

[ PHOTO: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- So far, the Golden State Warriors have lived up to expectations that they would be a postseason juggernaut. The two-time defending Western Conference champions have not yet tasted defeat in the NBA playoffs. They also have not faced much of a challenge offensively or defensively in their first six games. Golden State…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Warriors Coach Kerr Expected to Miss Entire Series with Jazz

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, sidelined with symptoms from complications following two back surgeries two years ago, is not expected to return during the second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz. Kerr, who remains away from the team indefinitely, is seeing a specialist at Duke University Medical Center on Friday and has been receiving treatment…
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Warriors Turn Back Jazz to Take 2-0 Series Lead

[ PHOTO: NJ ADVANCE MEDIA ]
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Draymond Green led an early spurt with a pair of 3-pointers Thursday night, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a 115-104 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. Green (21), Kevin Durant (25) and Stephen Curry (23) all topped 20 points for the Warriors, who will take…
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03 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Cold-Shooting Jazz Try to Bounce Back Against Warriors

[ PHOTO: USA TODAY ]
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder has a simple solution in mind for what he perceived to be his club's biggest problem in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. Shoot better. "Shooting is a little bit of an equalizer," Snyder said after his team connected on just 46.3 percent of its…
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Warriors Rebuff Jazz in Game 1

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors began the first and fourth quarters with impressive runs that allowed them to distance themselves from the Utah Jazz en route to a 106-94 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, also on the Warriors' home floor. All five…
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02 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Warriors Won't Have Trouble With Jazz

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
The Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz begin their second-round series in the 2017 NBA Playoffs Tuesday night, hoping to win the best-of-seven set and reach the conference finals. The series could feature some competitive games, but there isn’t much doubt regarding which team will advance. Any prediction other than a series victory for the Warriors…
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30 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Hayward Helps Jazz Bury Clippers to Win Series

[ PHOTO: NJ ADVANCE MEDIA ]
LOS ANGELES -- Gordon Hayward scored 26 points and collected eight rebounds to lead seven Utah players in double figures, and the Jazz eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers from the Western Conference playoffs with a 104-91 victory in Game 7 on Sunday at Staples Center. George Hill and Derrick Favors contributed 17 points apiece as the…
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29 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Clippers Beat Jazz to Force a Game 7

[ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Chris Paul scored 29 points while DeAndre Jordan added 13 points and 18 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers stave off elimination with a 98-93 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series on Friday night. The series is tied at 3-3, with Game 7…
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26 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Hayward Leads Jazz to Win, 3-2 Series Lead on Clippers

[ PHOTO: USA TODAY ]
LOS ANGELES -- Gordon Hayward scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Utah Jazz held off the Los Angeles Clippers 96-92 to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series Tuesday night at Staples Center. Rodney Hood scored 16 points, and Joe Johnson delivered nine of his 14 points in the…
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25 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Illness, Injuries Bug Jazz, Clippers Heading to Game 5

[ PHOTO: LOS ANGELES TIMES ]
LOS ANGELES -- In three of the four postseason games between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers, the winning team prevailed despite losing a star player during the action. Whether or not the trend continues in Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night at Staples Center, at least one of…
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24 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Gobert's Return Helps Jazz Even Series with Clippers

[ PHOTO: FOX SPORTS ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Joe Johnson scored 28 points, and Rudy Gobert added 15 points and 13 rebounds in his first game back from injury to lead the Utah Jazz to a 105-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday night. Utah evened the best-of-seven series…
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23 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Clippers Consider how to Adapt without Griffin vs. Jazz

[ PHOTO: FOX SPORTS ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- How far can the Los Angeles Clippers go without Blake Griffin? That's a question facing the Clippers after Griffin suffered a season-ending injury to the plantar plate in his right big toe in the first half of Friday's 111-106 victory over the Utah Jazz. Los Angeles rallied in the second half without…
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22 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Clippers Rally to Take 2-1 Lead Over Jazz

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Chris Paul scored 24 of his 34 points after halftime to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally in the fourth quarter for a 111-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday in Game 3 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series. Los Angeles took a 2-1 lead in the series and notched…
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19 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Griffin Powers Clippers Past Jazz

[ PHOTO: DESERET NEWS ]
LOS ANGELES -- Blake Griffin scored 24 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 99-91 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday at Staples Center. Chris Paul had 21 points and 10 assists for the Clippers, who evened the best-of-seven series at a game apiece. DeAndre…
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17 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Clippers See Need to Dictate Tempo Against Jazz

[ PHOTO: FANRAG SPORTS ]
LOS ANGELES -- As the Los Angeles Clippers pick up the pieces after their stunning Game 1 loss to the Utah Jazz, they will look to pick up the pace in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Despite the Jazz losing center and leading rebounder Rudy Gobert…
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Jazz C Gobert (Knee) to Miss Game 2 vs. Clippers

[ PHOTO: UPI ]
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will be sidelined for Game 2 their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the host Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, the Salt Lake Tribune reported on Monday. The 24-year-old Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center from France, sustained a hyperextended left knee only 11 seconds into the series opener, which the Jazz…
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A Perplexed Doc Rivers Called this One Question the Dumbest he’s Ever Heard

[ PHOTO: FOR THE WIN ]
The Los Angeles Clippers suffered yet another heartbreaking playoff loss Saturday night at the hands of Joe Johnson and the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of their first round series in the NBA Playoffs. During the press conference after the game, Doc Rivers was asked about Chris Paul scoring a basket to tie the game with…
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16 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Sink Clippers on Johnson Buzzer Beater

[ PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT ]
LOS ANGELES -- Joe Johnson hit a runner in the lane as time expired, lifting the Utah Jazz to a 97-95 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs on Saturday at Staples Center. Johnson scored a team-high 21 points as the Jazz prevailed despite losing center Rudy Gobert in the opening minute. Gordon Hayward…
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15 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz, Clippers Set for First Playoff Meeting Since 1997

[ PHOTO: DESERET NEWS ]
LOS ANGELES -- It's been 20 years since Karl Malone and John Stockton guided the Utah Jazz to a playoff sweep over the Los Angeles Clippers. On Saturday, the two clubs renew acquaintances for the first time in the postseason since then in the opening round of their best-of-7 Western Conference series at Staples Center. The…
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13 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Finish Regular Season with Win Over Spurs

[ PHOTO: SLC DUNK ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Gordon Hayward scored 14 points, and Rudy Gobert, George Hill and Shelvin Mack added 13 apiece to help the Utah Jazz close the regular season with a 101-97 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Rodney Hood chipped in 10 points off the bench for the Jazz. Utah (51-31) extended…
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11 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Snap Warriors 14-Game Winning Streak

[ PHOTO: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE ]
OAKLAND, Calif. -- With Golden State stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant watching from the bench as the fourth quarter unfolded, the Utah Jazz ended the Warriors' 14-game winning streak with a 105-99 win Monday. George Hill paced the Jazz with 20 points, going 5-for-7 from 3-point range, after being upgraded from questionable with a right…
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09 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Lillard Sets Trail Blazers Record with 59 Points in Win Against Jazz

[ PHOTO: THE OREGONIAN ]
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Damian Lillard poured in a career-high 59 points to lift the Portland Trail Blazers past the Utah Jazz 101-86 on Saturday night at Moda Center. Lillard broke the franchise scoring record of 54 points set by Damon Stoudamire in 2005. Lillard sank 18 of 34 shots from the field, 9 of 14 from…
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08 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Hayward's 39 Carry Jazz Past Timberwolves

[ PHOTO: THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE ]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field and Joe Johnson added 22 points off the bench to lead the Utah Jazz to a 120-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and Derrick Favors chipped in 13 points for the…
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05 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Hayward, Gobert Power Jazz Past Portland

[PHOTO: THE OREGONIAN]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Gordon Hayward scored 30 points while Rudy Gobert added 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 106-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Joe Johnson added 13 points and Shelvin Mack chipped in 12 off the bench for the Jazz. Utah (48-30) earned its…
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01 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Shut Down Wizards for Sixth Straight Home Win

[PHOTO: THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Gordon Hayward scored 19 points while Rudy Gobert chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Utah Jazz to a 95-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Shelvin Mack chipped in 15 points off the bench -- including several clutch baskets down the stretch. Utah (47-29)…
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28 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Complete Season Sweep of Pelicans

[PHOTO: PURPLE & BLUES]
SALT LAKE CITY -- Rudy Gobert scored 20 points, collected 19 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Rodney Hood also scored 20 points while Joe Ingles added 19 and George Hill tacked on 17. That trio combined to make a…
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25 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Clippers Ease Past Jazz, Clinch Playoff Slot

LOS ANGELES -- For the sixth season in a row, the Los Angeles Clippers are heading to the playoffs. Jamal Crawford came off the bench to score 28 points and the Clippers rolled past the Utah Jazz 108-95 on Saturday at Staples Center. Blake Griffin contributed 15 points and six rebounds for the Clippers (44-30), who…
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23 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Gobert's 35 Lead Jazz Past Knicks

SALT LAKE CITY -- Rudy Gobert scored a career high 35 points on a career-best 13-of-14 shooting to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-101 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Gobert added 13 rebounds and blocked four shots, recording his 50th double-double of the season. Gordon Hayward chipped in 19 points and…
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21 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Waste Hayward's Big Game in Loss to Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS -- Paul George made a clutch jumper with 18.9 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers overcame Gordon Hayward's career-best 38 points in a 107-100 victory against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. A three-point play from Jeff Teague with 5:58 remaining gave Indiana a 94-84 lead. Utah got a 3-pointer and a layup from Hayward…
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05 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Gobert's Tip-in at OT Buzzer Sends Jazz Past Kings

[PHOTO: THE SACRAMENTO BEE]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. --- Rudy Gobert finished with 24 rebounds, the last one a tip on a missed shot as time expired in overtime, and the Utah Jazz stunned the Sacramento Kings 110-109 on Sunday at the Golden 1 Center. Willie Cauley-Stein made two free throws with 8.9 seconds left to put the Kings ahead 109-108. After…
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04 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jazz Down Nets

[PHOTO: NEWSDAY]
SALT LAKE CITY -- George Hill scored a season-high 34 points and dished out seven assists while Derrick Favors added 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 112-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Hill made a season-high 10 field goals on 12 attempts. He also went 11-of-12 from…
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02 March, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Towns, Timberwolves Take Down Jazz

PHOTO: FOX SPORTS
SALT LAKE CITY -- Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and collected 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 107-80 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points and Shabazz Muhammad added 18 for Minnesota. The Timberwolves (25-36) won for the fourth time in five games. Utah was the fourth…
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