Jazz Won, without D Will, AK, Boozer

Jazz Game,

- I was cautiously optimistic before the start of the game, although we are without three STARS. The reason is they are also playing without Gerald Wallace and D.J. Augustin.

- Price showed his value, Brevin Knight continues to test my nerves. Both play 24 mins, and we can fairly (or unfairly?) compare their contributions by stats. Price is better, hands down. I prefer Sloan to use Price more when we need spark to come from behind, and only use Knight when we are having a comfortable lead.

Suns-Bobcats Trade

Quote from an article by ESPN Hollinger, “it immediately restores the Suns' flagging hopes of breaking back into the West's upper crust”. I am skeptical about it. I am a partial Suns fans, and I am a fans of both Bell (ex-Jazz also) and Boris Diaw (very versatile player, and looks even physically stronger this season). From what I feel the postive impact won’t be huge (and there is every chance that could be negative).

On the other hand, I think the trade could benefit Bobcats. They have no stars but a bunch of capable players – Okafor (who I have been complimenting in this blog for his recent consistency, perhaps a late-mature player), Felton, D.J. Augustin, Gerald Wallace, + Diaw and Bell. Already a respectable group. I won’t be surprised if we see them in playoff.