Put Out the Fire!

Wow, what a game last night! The Jazz beat the Wizards by 42 points! I think each member of the Wizards organization should take a moment to evaluate their lives and see if it's really worth it. They just got humiliated in a way that shouldn't happen in the National Basketball Association. Utah dominated in virtually every aspect of the game; it was never even close

First red flag for the Wizards: C.J. Miles had 29 points. He was getting shots all over the floor, and by the time Washington realized that he was a professional basketball player, he was so completely in the zone that it didn't matter who was guarding him -- he hit everything! 29 points is a new career high for Miles; big props to C.J. last night.

Another red flag: Utah broke a franchise record for three-pointers made in a game. Morris Almond (that should be it's own red flag) hit a trey late in the fourth quarter, bringing the total to 15 for the night; that's one more than the previous best which was also set earlier this season. The Wizards simply weren't putting the pressure on from behind the line, and they paid dearly. Part of the reason may be that they were finishing a five-game road trip, but I think the real reason is that Utah has some great shooters this season. I mean, look at these guys: Kyle Korver, Mehmet Okur, Deron Williams, now C,J. Miles; each can absolutely stroke it from distance!

Final red flag for the Wizards: EnergySolutions Arena. Enough said.

The best thing about last night's game is that Carlos Boozer, Williams, and Okur got to sit the fourth quarter and should be very rested for the brutal stretch ahead. Keep it up Jazz!