Today's Specials: Mar. 31

Nothing Different in San Antonio SL Trib
Jazz taught lesson by veteran Spurs Deseret News
Jazz at Rockets Matchup Covers
Finger injury doesn't slow down Millsap
Jazz Dancer Diaries blog

Today's Specials: Mar. 29

Jazz happy with crown, but they want more Deseret News
Jazz forward up to his old tricks Salt Lake Tribune
Sloan calls season the toughest SL Trib
Memo's shot on its way back SL Trib
Jazz Beat T-wolves, Win NW Div. Title All Headline News
Two Youngsters get time but only one praised SL Trib
Wolves run out of steam against Jazz Star Tribune
Jazz: Holding off Houston Hoopsworld.com
Odd blog

Jazz Beat Grizzlies, 118-108

AK had his total game going in the first half tonight. He was bringing the energy, and superb court vision.

The blocked shot in the 1st quarter, the touch pass to Millsap in the 2nd quarter, followed almost immediately by another great pass as Millsap cut down the lane. Then, next possession, cutting to the basket to take the great pass from Millsap and the dunk. It's great to see him pick up his game. Let's hope it continues.

Oh, and let me also mention that I'd like to have Derek Fisher's arms. That guy is ripped.

Jazz v. Grizzlies Box Score

Today's Specials: Mar. 23

Jazz don't want center stage, so don't change your tune CBS Sportsline
Treasure Hunting: Utah's hidden gold The Sporting News
Rockets: Chasing Home Court Hoopsworld.com
Harpring is team's "Energizer Bunny" SL Trib
Okur back with team on trip to play Clippers SL Trib
Bowing down to Dee Brown SL Trib
No time to worry about playoff seed Deseret News

Today's Specials: Mar. 21

Millsap back in the groove Salt Lake Tribune
AK47 refuses to perpetuate negativity SL Trib
Jazz snap losing streak with comeback win vs. Warriors D-News
Boozer just doing his job D-News
Box Score: Jazz v. Warriors ESPN

Today's Specials: Mar 20

Utah Jazz are "also-rans" Fox Sports
Mellow Sloan leads to smooth Jazz USA Today
No Substitute for Experience Hoopsworld.com
Jazz Lacking Rhythm Deseret News

Today's Specials: Mar 19

An up-and-down ride for Sloan The Washington Post
Flopping keeps cropping up The Arizona Republic
Bad time for Boo-zer Deseret News
Williams acknowledges trip made Jazz tired D-News
Miles ahead: CJ not a teenager, but he still has a ways to go D-News Boozer can take boos Salt Lake Tribune
Unhappy returns for Boozer, Jazz in Cleveland SL Trib
Cavs D a thing of beauty Chronicle Telegram
Cavs-Jazz Box Score espn.com

Today's Specials: Mar 17

One-on-one with Memo Hoopsworld.com
Cleveland fans await Boozer SL Trib
Ex-Cav Boozer finally returns to Cleveland AP
Boozer returns...finally Morning Journal
Jazz takes lumps in Philly loss SL Trib
Sixers don't tackle, but block splendidly Philadelphia Inquirer
Jazz battle back, but late 3-pointer misses the mark D-News

Today's Specials: Mar 16

Sloan looking for Jazz to show more toughness down the stretch D-News
Jazz must relearn winning ways SL Trib
Comparing your admin to John Stockton? blog
Come back home blog

Today's Specials: Mar 15

New Look Helps Magic Break Losing Streak The Ledger
Florida trip goes from bad to worse SL Trib
C.J. Miles scrutinized for poor play SL Trib
Florida trip anything but a vacation D-News

Mailman vs. Paperboy

So just how good is Paul Millsap, minute for minute?? I wanted to look at whether Millsap is living up to his nickname as "The Paperboy" -- a play off of "The Mailman" of course. To do so, I decided to compare Millsap's rookie year with that of Karl's. One immediate problem though: Karl Malone was a starter as a rookie, and Millsap is coming off the bench. Thus, I used a multiplier of 1.71 to project Millsap's stats at a minute-to-minute equivalency with Malone's. Below you can see my chart of how Millsap stacks up. You'll see that although Malone was a more prolific scorer and dished out more assists, Millsap is practically his equal when it comes to Rebounding and steals, and is superior when it comes to blocks.
Now consider:
1. When playing half the minutes (and playing sporadically) it is more difficult to get into the flow of a game, and get into a rhythm.
2. Millsap was a 2nd round draft pick
3. The Jazz don't run any plays for him
4. Millsap's FG% as a rookie is superior: 52.5% vs. 49.6%

The conclusion is clear: Minute for minute, Millsap is "delivering" the goods beyond almost anyone's hopes. Gotta like that.


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Today's Specials: Mar 14

Jazz fall to Heat in Miami D-News
Shaq proves he's still got it D-News
Blame the Assistant SL Trib Blog
Crunch time: Jazz fade against Heat SL Trib
Utah only confuses itself on key play SL Trib

Jazz lose to the Heat

Heat rally from 17 down to beat Jazz AP
Jazz v. Heat Box Score ESPN.com

Today's Specials: Mar 13

Jazz #3 in Sports Illustrated power rankings CNNSI.com
Jazz-Heat Preview USA Today
Bitter over Boozer Bitterfans.com
Amaechi 1st openly gay athlete w/ endorsement SportsBusiness.com
Utah's Sloan vows to avoid technical fouls SL Trib
Three of league's hottest teams await Jazz SL Trib
Tougher stretch awaits Jazz D-News

Karl Malone Slam Dunk Mix

Today's Specials: Mar 11

Q&A With Jerry Sloan SL Trib
Harpring takes one for team SL Trib
Utah wins 14th of 16 as Sloan loosens reins SL Trib
Jazz take game inside vs. Hornets Deseret News
Boozer hits the glass in 2nd half (7 Off. Boards) Deseret News

Today's Specials: Mar 10

Okur Soon to be King of 3s SL Trib
Jazz are covering the spread covers.com
Record, not division title, is key factor for playoffs Deseret News

Jazz on "the Simpsons" -- Classic!

News: Today's Specials -- Mar. 9

Jazz owner champions Sloan as coach of year Deseret News
Rookie Millsap pushing limits SL Tribune
From Siberia to Jazz: AK47's Journey Centredaily.com
Where Will They Finish? HoopsWorld
Reserves continue to impress, boost Jazz D-News
Comparing the Jazz & the Sonics blog--Supersonic Soul

News: Today's Specials

Jazz win 5th straight D-News
Jazz build on winning streak against Pacers SL Trib
Video Highlights nba.com

Does Sloan Play Rookies?

Jazzhoops.net has this interesting analysis and comparison with other comparable draft picks

News: Today's Specials

Jazz: Deserving of Some Hardware Hoopsworld
Looking for Jerry-tale ending ESPN
Turkish stars reign supreme in NBA Today's Zaman, Turkey
Marty Burns: Handicapping the Coach-of-the-Year Race SI.com
Easy Does It Salt Lake Tribune
New baby for AK-47 SL Trib
Utah Jazz: Old School Basketball blog
Boozer to Team USA, Jazz Screwed blog

D-Will puts up star numbers

At the all-star break, I decided to look at the numbers of Deron Williams, and see how they compared to other NBA star guards. Most importantly, I wanted to compare his numbers with Jason Kidd and Steve Nash. You'll see I added a couple of other stars. I gave Nash the benefit of the doubt -- using his break out year. In other words, Nash was getting far more comparable playing time at year 3 than at year 2. As you look closely you'll see that D-Will is putting up better numbers than most. He's putting up bona-fide star numbers through the break in his Sophomore stint. You can't help but be excited about his future.

Go Jazz Go!

Welcome to my new blog, dedicated to the Utah Jazz.