<div align="center"><font color="Navy">Utah Jazz</font> (15-28) @ <font color="Teal">Minnesota Timberwolves</font> (23-19)</div> When: Friday 28th January, 8:00 PM (EST) Where: Target Center Local TV: KSTC / KJZZ National TV: NBALP <div align="center"><font color="Navy">Jazz</font> <font size="1">Raul Lopez, Gordan Giricek, Matt Harpring, Carlos Boozer, Curtis Borcahrdt</font></div> <div align="center"><font color="Teal">Timberwolves</font> <font size="1">Anthony Carter, Trenton Hassell, Latrell Sprewell, Kevin Garnett, Ervin Johnson</font></div> Injured List <font color="Navy">Jazz:</font> Kirk Snyder, Keith McLeod <font color="Teal">Timberwolves:</font> Mark Madsen, Ndudi Ebi Key Matchup Carlos Boozer vs. Kevin Garnett Carlos Boozer is going up against arguably the best player in the NBA today, Kevin Garnett. Garnett posseses a great all around game, and is extremely quick and athletic. Boozer will struggle to guard him, as he's just not fast enough to keep up with Garnett. Boozer does have a big weight advantage, which he will have to use to his advantage. Prediction The Jazz picked up a surprising win over Seattle, and they will have to carry on that form to beat Minnesota. They have been inconsistent throughout the year, and they can't afford to revert to the old, losing ways. Timberwolves by 7
Bah. Another game where Jazz lead after 3 quarters. Another game where Jazz lead by 16. Another game where the Jazz throw it away in the 4th quarter. I wasn't able to watch the game..... saw a few bits of it on my break though. Personally, I'd like to see more from Boozer. He's been too quiet these last few games.
The Jazz had another meltdown in the second half. I don't know why these always happen. Subbing? Lack of Timeouts taken? Experience? The Jazz really should've won this, and should have no excuses for the loss. I would've liked to see Gordan Giricek get more minutes. He got 9 points in 15 minutes. Raja Bell played 28 minutes, got 7 points. Although, Raja is an exceptionally better defender than Gordan. At times it seems like the Jazz have forgotten how to win and close out games, it's something they need to learn, as it will result in some more of those elusive W's.
