Why Utah Jazz lost their winning streak?
by jazzer on February 24, 2010
in NBA Season
We cheered, we roared, and we clank the beer mugs when the Jazz continuously won away from home… but why the Jazz lost to the Atlanta Hawks and worst to our hometown. Let’s elaborate, shall we?
Let’s start with Deron Williams, D.Will is one of the reason why the Jazz is among the best teams in the Western Conference. Too good to be true, “Right Quad Contusion” … if only his injuries could have come off a better time.
Next Andrei Kirilenko, Andrei Kirilenko already missed two important games already because of back spasms. One of those games is the match against Atlanta Hawks, if not for Money Memo “Mehmet Okur” the game could have been dominated by the Hawks.
It has been reported that both players overly exerted themselves especially for Deron Williams during their match against Portland Trailblazers last Sunday. Deron Williams fought and finished with astounding 18 points and 12 assists. Quite a team player, huh?
On the other hand, Coach Jerry Sloan taught his students very well. Even though he has some power guys, he didn’t think on the perspective and utilize every member of the team. You can find Jerry Sloan’s spirit in every member. Paul Milsap said “We can’t make excuses, losing Deron and Andrei just gives other guys the opportunity to step up. We just have to do a better job down the stretch.”
Such strong words and wisdom, and what he said is true. The Hawks had a hard time with them, that’s why the game ended 105-100.
