OUCH! First Game, First Loss

That is not the way I had hoped that the Utah Jazz would begin the 2009-2010 season - with a loss. And not just a loss, but with a lead for most of the game and a loss in the fourth quarter. That has happened all too many times in Jazz history and I really am hoping that this year will be different. It hasn't started out that way though with the team letting Denver outscore them 32-25 and outrebound them 15-11 in the final quarter. It was a scare to see Okur go down after only 14 seconds of play with what appeared to be a twisted ankle. He left the game for a time but returned and played although he was limping a bit. He finished with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Thankfully, he appears to be o.k. We can't really afford to lose anyone else to injury for quite a while. The Jazz have their home opener tomorrow night against the Clippers. Let's hope for a better outcome. WE WANT A WINNING SEASON!!

Last Day Of Preseason

Tomorrow starts the 82 game season for the Utah Jazz and I couldn't be happer. I so enjoy building a nice fire in the fireplace and settling down to cheer the team on. I am a bit nervous as we start this season because of early injury problems but I am hoping that our players will step up and play their hearts out each and every game. That is, after all, what they are getting paid a lot of money to do. I'm encouraged by the solid preseason play of the team and would like to think that they will continue those efforts into the regular season. According to Jerry Sloan, players will be heading back to the bench for some unwanted rest if they do not play good defense. One thing for sure, I'll be in position and ready for the first tip off of the new season.

I'm Concerned

Here we are almost at the tail end of preseason and so far the Jazz have made a pretty good showing. They have won most of their preseason games and looked fairly sharp doing so. However the concern is once again, health issues. We are due to start the regular season this week and already we'll be short handed. Kyle Korver will have to undergo surgery on his knee this week and will be out of action for a while. Meanwhile C.J. Miles is still recovering from the surgery on his ruptured thumb and Ronnie Brewer has been suffering from back spasms. To add to the mixture, Ronnie Price has missed four games due to a strained hamstring. This is worrisome indeed because it is all to reminiscent of last year and our continual long list of injured players. We would love to start a season with a healthy team and be able to have them stay that way for a while. Wednesday night we'll be starting the 82 regular season game in Denver. Here's hoping!!