To Add Insult To Injury

I left off last week talking about the Jazz taking on the Los Angeles Lakers, and as most predicted the Jazz did not surprise anyone with a win. This made their losing streak five straight, and if that wasn't hard enough to swallow the Jazz followed that game up with another loss to the current number one team in the league, the San Antonio Spurs to make it six straight losses. Now if you're a Jazz fan it has become very frustrating to watch the Jazz continuously struggle in the first quarter, sometimes first half, and then become forced to make a considerable comeback in the third and fourth quarters. Although the Jazz are number one in the NBA in fourth quarter scoring, that doesn't automatically mean they will make a heroic comeback, which again they're number one in the NBA at doing. Now if you weren't frustrated enough, Deron Williams has been sidelined the last two games for a hyper extended right wrist. The Jazz were able to follow that injury up with a win against a struggling Minnesota Timberwolves team, but again followed that with a devastating loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Jazz take on the Charlotte Bobcats tonight who are second to last place in the south east conference, they are built of very young and athletic players who can really catch you off guard if you're not ready for them. So you cant say this will be a definite win, although the Jazz should win this one even if Deron has to sit out for his third straight.

How About Those Utah Jazz!?

Coming off of two great offensive performances, the Utah Jazz felt pretty good about themselves heading in to a five game road trip. Four games in and that confidence has been knocked down quite a bit and Tuesday night's finale could restore it but doesn't look too likely. The Jazz try to avoid their first 0-5 road trip in nearly six years by doing something they haven't done in more than five years and 16 games... beat the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center. Utah with a 27-17 record have lost their focus the last few games but can really redeem themselves with a win against the Lakers.