Jazz vs. Magic Preview

Dwight Howard plays well at Venice Beach.

Just a few notes before tonight’s game:

• I hope the stat geeks out there are having a good time with http://hoopdata.com
• Join in the ESPN Dime Live chat during the game and make some good comments.
• If the Flash play a Sunday afternoon game in North Dakota, and lose 81-85 to the Wizards, does it make a sound? The Flash blew a 22 point lead and let the Wizards take their first lead of the game with only 34 seconds left. Utah gets a chance to redeem themselves with a rematch in Bizmarck on Tuesday.
• The Jazz just need to win one of their next two games (Orlando tonight, Miami on Wednesday) to go 3-2 on their pre-Christmas road trip. Despite bizarre losses to Minnesota and Atlanta, etc, I’m encouraged by some of the nice play on the road.
• Boozer plans to spend a little time at Dwight Howard’s house while in Orlando. Sounds great for team chemistry! On a related note, Larry Bird just rolled over in his grave.
• Orlando comes into the game as an 82% favorite.

Viewing Notes:

Utah Jazz – Orlando Magic
5:00 PM Mountain, December 21, 2009
Amway Arena, Orlando, FL

TV: FSN, NBA League Pass

Radio: 1320 kfan, b98.7 fm