Category Archives: Southwest Division

Jazz in the fall?

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If we do not see the rankings of the season, we may recall, the Utah Jazz have been given a one-way ticket to the NBA Draft. Recently, the team are surrounded by talk of doom, we all thought they were dying, but in fact, the record in the Western Division 24 wins and 12 losses. But if you carefully listen to jazz, or their loyal fans, you may have noticed the gradual decline of their mark in the league. Sir, in the last 16 games, 9 wins 7 losses, a winning percentage of only defeated team in more than 0.500, it is clear they are not confident of their strength.
Hawks sweep the Jazz on Wednesday night, with 23-point advantage to win. Jazz’s Deron front All-Star Game – Williams, in the interview with the media when the team sounded the alarm. “Obviously, we are struggling,” Williams said, when he was asked about the team’s winning performance, “we do not beat the front of the team scores, it is our experienced team in the playoffs will, if We can burst into the playoffs. “If we can burst into the playoffs?
Now, you know what I mean, now it is time to reconsider the language of our time for the summer, we were that jazz is a competitor in Western League. They now now need to struggle with injuries to players, we may have underestimated the failure of the previous season, the impact of their personality, or over-estimated the new entrants Al – Jefferson strength. They have a problem? Yes. And which team is not it? At least, Sir problems can be solved, no redundancy dismissal, or let the club fall apart.
Jazz most loyal fans, the chief critic, The Prime Minister said, “issue is very simple, the team in addition to Williams, no one outside shot, the state remained stable, including – Paul Millsap, Raja – Bell, and others. For those outside the line in 3-point shooting of the players, every attempt is risky. “It appears that transaction, to a strong shooting guard, is ranked in the club calendar. Why the Pistons and the Jazz are not aware, the Richard – Hamilton to the Salt Lake City, is a choice. With Hamilton and Williams, to accept the teachings of Jerry Sloan, is absolutely the best candidate.

Spurs pace of compact, increased winning percentage

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Very surprising to 15-3 achievements, the San Antonio Spurs have the best record in the NBA?

Heat response to those who believe the idea of 70 games, may be true. We believe that there are at least four teams to be strong than the Spurs, and we should never overlook the silver and black. San Antonio a few years ago has told us, as long as Duncan is the physical health, their team can match the left and right in his, has been ranked in the top of the Western Conference.Spurs usually early in the season, do not always enter the state, now is the beginning of their 10 games out. Surprisingly, the Spurs started so how fast? How they play so fast?
One hypothesis is that the Spurs are playing fast pace, because Duncan is now playing a career-low each field time, 29.7 minutes per game. But when they actually Duncan on the court, playing super fast. (97.9 per 48 minutes), on the bench last season when his achievements (94.9). Their presence on the ground with Duncan slower than it is now.Even in the half, the Spurs have played different. They hit more threes than ever before, the hit rate of 25.8, (the fifth highest in the league). They lead NBA3 point shooting, close to 40.7%. If they can keep this level in the season, this will be the third highest in NBA history records.
With the Big Three’s health, Parker played a super effective, Jefferson, and he is also highly effective as last year, this is San Antonio’s most talented offensive force after the title since the last access. Combination of high efficiency and faster speed, the Spurs have averaged more than they had in the Duncan era scores, 5.2 points.

Sekou Smith:Everything forward in the right direction-Hornets

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For a long period of time, when we fell back to the mid-term this summer, we do not know, Chris – Paul, in the end what you want to pursue.
We heard some rumors, but we never heard from his mouth what did not deny these rumors. He then sat down and had some conversation with the Hornets, everything looks very well carried out. However, we are still not clear to what Paul in the end.
We now see, Paul hopes to recapture his crown. In his absence, when Deron – Williams, Rajon – Rondo, Steve – Nash, Derek – Ross, along with many other players, as NBA’s top point guard, has been fighting for the crown .
Hornets not only regroup their team, leaving Paul noticed that the composition of the team is a victory of the division.
Hornets now get out of the information, very simple and very attractive, if you want your superstar happy, do not talk about him, just do like.David – West and Emeka – Okafor’s status is very good, they are the perfect assistant Paul. There Marco – Marco Belinelli, Trevor – Trevor Ariza, power – Green, Jason – Smith, very good to complete their responsibilities, Jack and Anderson, but also to the Hornets bench has become more strong strength.When Jack played, he can play both guard positions, so that Paul can even control their own time, play the strength, so that better ensure the future of New Orleans.At the same time, this may be the time, Paul win back his crown.

Shaun Powell: Dirk Nowitzki must be together as a team

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He is insane not too smart, too satisfied with the status quo, or in a way that does not have more help.
Maybe both.
If the first month of the season is a hint, then we know that 32-year-old Nowitzki and his game should be possible to play, the Mavericks could not win the championship title.
as_MaverHe is still a star. This may be a fair and conservative estimate, the team needs at least two good players work hard and have big dreams, Dirk Dallas re-signed in July last year, and with them come to accept the consequences, good or bad.Good? In Dallas, he spent his entire career, stay in an old place and take root, than to better adapt to a new place. His relationship with owner Mark Cuban is very good. This may raise his level and have the opportunity to earn more money?Bad news? He is not one of the Big Three. Even one of two giant is not really. Dirk Nowitzki left to think as a free agent? Not. He never really considered the Nets and Knicks, Dirk is an A list of the players, no one bothered to chase him, because everyone thinks that where he does not go back.
“I always know what I want.” He said. However, the stay will be reimbursed his championship chance? Mavericks in the next four years, two years, will be a luxury player configuration of the team. Dirk running out of time, you do not know how long he can maintain the average score of 25 points, eight rebounds and hit rate of about fifty percent.The best situation is Dirk, the most outstanding players in Europe to avoid the fate of Charles Barkley, and find a match player, in his ability to significantly decrease before. A bit like John in the fourth quarter of his career, and found Terrell Davis. Maybe Dirk will continue to lead the Mavericks to 50 wins.
Now, he will be cautious. He hoped that the experience can compensate for the Mavericks a strong No. 2′s absence. This will be useful in the regular season. With Kidd, most of the time Terry and Dirk control of the ball, the Mavs will not be their own mistakes. But they are not the Big Three, more like a master with two young.What can be the key to the Mavericks last season and the Wizards made a transaction. Butler is worrying, he was dissatisfied with the weakening of his court time, there are shooting just 38 percent, not the kind you want to small forward. Haywood poor defense. Stevenson 3-point shooting is currently 58 per cent, which will benefit the Mavericks team. They will also heal a foot injury during the holidays and get back Roddy. Dallas will make more more choices.
“We’ve got a lot of powerful weapon,” Nowitzki said. “We still like to use trade to get our players.We consider feasible. I like the combination of our center. Caron have to find the rhythm, I think he will. I think this is the best defensive team, and we know defense is the key to victory. We should be in the best condition.Whether good enough to win a championship, what direction we are working hard. “Dirk had to wait time, waiting for the Mavericks trade Carmelo Anthony’s success. If Dirk had to wait to know to find the right person to meet.
Before that, he will never forget the summer of 2004, the Cuban who is not Steve Nash of this, and in 2006, NBA Finals reversal of the third game. These memories will follow him to retire? Or will it be forgotten?