<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">So all they needed was some time to get their groove back, right? The longest season in a quarter century (that's mentally, not chronologically) for the Jazz has just one game remaining. NOW they figure it out. A few nights ago they beat San Antonio, the team with the second-best record in the league. Earlier in the year they beat the league-leader, Phoenix. The rest of the time, well, you know the lines. They also lost to several of the league's worst teams. That's the sum of the Jazz, circa 2004-2005: A few good nights They wrapped up their home schedule, Monday, with a 92-82 win over playoff-bound Sacramento. If that sounds like a spare description, consider this: It was their worst home season (18-23) since 1981-82. All that's left now is a trip to Golden State, and it's over. For Jazz fans, Monday's victory wasn't a lot. But in seasons like this, you take what you can get. Whaddya want, all that and a bag of chips? Actually, fans did get slightly more than expected on the final night. They got a big "Thanks!" After introductions, owner Larry H. Miller took the microphone and reflected on the Jazz's 6-1 start. Then he went on to promise two things. First, that through trades, drafting, hard work and improved health, Jazz will "come back bigger and better and stronger next year." And second, he said tearfully, "You're looking at an owner who will never, ever say the fans didn't stick with us through thick and thin. Thank you." Maybe the tears obscured his vision, because the arena wasn't exactly packed. Still, a promise is a promise. Tickets are on sale now.</div> <div align="center">Link</div>
