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5-on-5: Predicting the Playoffs

I chipped in on today’s ESPN 5-on-5 to make predictions on the fast-arriving Playoffs. Check out the piece on ESPN.com to read the rest from Kevin Arnovitz, Jim Cavan, Ian Levy, and Darius Soriano. Here are my responses: 1....

Jazz 112 – Blazers 102: Salt Lob City

The Jazz continued to roll last night, picking up their first five-game winning streak of the season and handling the visiting Portland Trail Blazers in fine fashion . There was a lot to like, including 24 points and 10 rebounds...

5-on-5: Which records are meant to be broken?

Last week I went 5-on-5 with a few of my TrueHoop brethren for a 5-on-5 piece for ESPN. Take a look at the responses and let me know your thoughts: 1. Breakable or unbreakable: The 1995-96 Bulls’ 72-win season. Spencer Ryan...

Jazz 116 – Nets 107: The Randy Foye Game

(Including these highlights in case you missed it. Here’s the recap.) Some notes: It’s time to stop booing Deron Williams. It’s fun when Randy Foye hits a million threes. (8-9 on the night, tying the team record...

Jazz 103 – Suns 88

Clearly the Jazz just need to lock the doors when teams like the Suns/Pistons/Bobcats come through. Just play them 41 times a season. Gordon Hayward scored a very efficient 25 points, including 3-6 from three. He also gave out 6...

Saint Stock: John Stockton turns 51

In honor of the NBA’s all-time steals and assists leader turning 51, I offer this masterpiece from the incomparable @beeteeth: No. 12 John Stockton, “The Patron Saint of Ball Thieves” – 24×36 acrylic...

Meta-booing: Al Jefferson and the Utah Fan’s Struggle with Self-Expression

Around six months ago, while perusing my Facebook timeline as I am wont to do when I feel like hating everyone I thought I liked, I discovered that I had at least one friend who I liked not in spite of but because of his...

Jazz 107 – Sixers 91 Complete Highlights

It may have been the most “boring” game of the year, but the Jazz needed a win in a big way. Nice of the hapless Sixers to oblige. Check the ESPN recap and box score here. View the complete highlights from the game in...

Kawhi Leonard comes from the Tim Duncan School of Facial Expressions

Here’s a preview of tonight’s #UTAatSAS game: And here’s a look at why Kawhi Leonard has been such a great addition to the Spurs: Artwork by Jesse Blanchard of Spurs TrueHoop blog 48 Minutes of...

Crystal Ballin’: The Jazz Point Guard Situation

By Michael Pina, special to Salt City Hoops After the Jazz season ends — by way of either a horrible collapse down the stretch or a merciless four-game postseason — Utah Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey will probably sit...