Wrapping Up Jazz Preseason

Posted by David Locke on October 24, 2007

‘The Boozer Touch’ (Noah Graham - NBAE/Getty Images)

The Starters looked brilliant last night as the Lakers came to freelance and the Jazz came to play. The first crew has looked good the entire preseason this was their sharpest outing. I love the way Deron Williams approached the preseason. He shot very rarely. He moved the ball. He let the guys that needed the looks and the time get the looks and the time. That is impressive by a third year player. When he wanted to take over he was terrific.

Boozer had amazing touch last night. He could be on the verge of taking another step as well.

The real concern is that you are replacing both Fisher and Harpring as of right now. They were the reason this team won last year. It will have to change this year as the starters not the bench will need to win games. Veterans win in this league so you can’t rely on the bench with youth to win games.

It is clear Ronnie Brewer took advantage of the opening at the shooting guard position and has won that job. He only had one off night in 7 pre-season games. That is an acceptable ratio for a second year player.

The cancellation of the last game will have no impact on the season. If anything it is one less chance to have an injury.

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