Jazz run past Nuggets, 121-102

Milsap didn’t fill it up quite like he usually does but his consistency can’t be discounted. He has scored double digits in his last 13 games.

If Milsap is the model of consistency, Miles is the opposite. He did an adequate job Friday on 4-of-8 shooting and got to the rim with ease but Denver is one of the worst defensive teams in the league.

Jefferson was considered the MVP of tonight’s game by many. Denver didn’t have a player that could stop him inside. He missed out on the A by only pulling down eight rebounds.

Don’t look now but Harris looks like he’s finally starting to get comfortable in his role. Need proof? Harris made Andre Miller do the splits before ferociously finishing at the rim. It was unlike anything he’s done in a Jazz uniform. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO0XzJ8eOVA

Hayward was the other candidate for MVP and how could he not be, especially on his birthday? His stat line resembles something we would have seen out of AK47 in his heyday. Asked after the game what he got for his 22nd? “This win,” he said.

Tinsley was efficient in his 17 minutes of action. Could there be a backup-point guard controversy brewing? Earl Watson played the last 2:24 of the game and looked as healthy as he claimed he was.

Favors relieved Milsap early after he was whistled for two quick fouls but only saw 25 minutes on the floor. 12 and seven is nice but for a guy who is supposed to be a defensive presence in the middle, zero blocked shots won’t get it don

Looks like my musings on the rookie were a good luck charm (https://www.saltcityhoops.com/burks-proves-his-biggest-doubter-wrong-me/). It will be interesting to see what Ty Corbin does with his minutes when Raja Bell returns.