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The last 12 months there has been a black cat running around the Utah Jazz organization as the team has had considerable bad luck. Most lesser teams would use this as an excuse to tank (for an example please look up the NBA teams in the Big Apple). However, the Jazz laugh in the face … Continue reading Less is more for the Jazz
Game 6 in 1997 still stings in the minds of many Rockets fans. Ever since then, the Jazz have had the number of the Rockets for years. The Jazz defeated their Houston rivals in 1998, 2007 and 2008 in first round series. But these aren't the same Rockets and they aren't the same Jazz. Stockton, … Continue reading Revenge Of the 6th
A long time ago in a Valley far far away...... Playoff Wars: The Last True Rookie War has struck. The Rockets have landed on Planet Swat Lake City, also known as Swatooine on Star Wars Day. The Evil Sith Lord Darth Hideous (I mean, look at James Harden's beard) recruited Darth Homer also known as … Continue reading The Return of Swatooine
With the exception of BYU Cougar Fred Warner and Ute Kylie Fitts, nobody else in the Beehive State was drafted in the NFL Draft last week. However, that doesn't mean players can't make noise in minicamps or sign contracts as undrafted free agents. It's time to sing loud about the unsung heroes of college football … Continue reading Utah State’s Undrafted
James Harden is the lead MVP candidate after making a Houdini like disappearing act against the Spurs in the second round of last year's playoffs. How would a Spurs team without Tim Duncan do that though? Oh you'd need a savvy coach, someone who can score and guard your best player. A rim protector would … Continue reading Houston WE are the Problem
The score looked closer than it actually was. The Thunder were ahead by double digits for a good portion of the fourth quarter. The Jazz simply didn't look like the comeback team they were in the regular season because they weren't as talented or experienced offensively. Relax Chicken Little. The sky isn't falling. Here is … Continue reading Can Lightning strike twice?
We interrupt this sports article to give you a weather warning. There is a dangerous Thunder weather watch in Oklahoma City that all basketball fans should #TakeNote of. There will be scattered storms on Sunday and Wednesday and then will move to the Wasatch Mountains by Salt Lake City Utah later in the week. Ok … Continue reading Thunder Warnings
On July 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 people to declare their independence over Great Britain. Another sign of independence is the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Little did Philly know that two centuries later one smaller organization would in contrast merge with a large organization that would become one of … Continue reading The Declaration of East Dependence
He averages 20 points a game and about 11 of them usually come in the final quarter. He makes ferocious dunks that end up appearing on SportsCenter Top 10 plays. He hits clutch three point shots on the road which has given the Jazz a franchise record 12 game road winning streak. Who is this … Continue reading Superhero Spider Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell had a stellar All-Star weekend to say the least. He rose to the occasion after originally being snubbed from the dunk contest. Aaron Gordon's injury resulted in an invite as an alternate. The star nicknamed "Spider" Mitchell was a friendly neighborhood guy but it was all business when he shined in Hollywood's basketball … Continue reading It’s Over: Donovan wins the Dunk Contest
