I checked the highlight - Georges set him up!
Cyclones in the pros (hoops) 2020-2021
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Georges' plays from a few nights ago - 13 points in a win over Orlando:
Georges was 3-5 from 3 last night for 9 points in the Jazz' easy victory over Cleveland. The Ice Man had 5.
Georges was 3-5 from 3 last night for 9 points in the Jazz' easy victory over Cleveland. The Ice Man had 5.
From rotoballer.com on tonight's games:
Tweet from yesterday - regarding injury?
Tweet from yesterday - regarding injury?
Compilations of Tyrese's recent play. From SAT:
From last night:
From last night:
Jazz flight turns back after striking flock of birds
The Utah Jazz's team charter plane had to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff Tuesday afternoon after striking a flock of birds, which caused an engine fire and failure.
www.espn.com
Deseret News piece today on the Cyclone reunion in Salt Lake City:
www.deseret.com
Another piece on Matt, including this quote from Quin Snyder:
“We wouldn’t have traded for him if we didn’t think highly of him as a player,” he said. “I’ve watched him play since he was back in Valencia [Spain]. He can shoot the ball, he can shoot it with range, he can shoot it coming off screens, he can shoot it off the dribble. … If he’s in the game, he’s going to have the green light.”
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/28/iowa-state-ice-baths/
Iowa State Cyclones Georges Niang and Matt Thomas reunited on court with Utah Jazz
For three years Georges Niang lived across the hall from Matt Thomas at Iowa State University, where the two attended and played basketball for the Cyclones.
www.deseret.com
Another piece on Matt, including this quote from Quin Snyder:
“We wouldn’t have traded for him if we didn’t think highly of him as a player,” he said. “I’ve watched him play since he was back in Valencia [Spain]. He can shoot the ball, he can shoot it with range, he can shoot it coming off screens, he can shoot it off the dribble. … If he’s in the game, he’s going to have the green light.”
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/28/iowa-state-ice-baths/
Update on Monte's injury:
Mar. 31—Nuggets guard Monte Morris is "definitely getting closer" as he rehabs a left quadriceps strain and could be upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Clippers, coach Michael Malone said Tuesday night.
Morris, who missed nine games ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Philadelphia, had a positive workout on Monday, according to Malone, and is inching closer to a return.
"Probably questionable against the Clippers and then maybe right after that, we can try to work him into a game," Malone said.
Link: https://gazette.com/ap/sports/nugge...cle_6dcb13b1-7289-5fca-b956-eab5fd7cc902.html
Mar. 31—Nuggets guard Monte Morris is "definitely getting closer" as he rehabs a left quadriceps strain and could be upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Clippers, coach Michael Malone said Tuesday night.
Morris, who missed nine games ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Philadelphia, had a positive workout on Monday, according to Malone, and is inching closer to a return.
"Probably questionable against the Clippers and then maybe right after that, we can try to work him into a game," Malone said.
Link: https://gazette.com/ap/sports/nugge...cle_6dcb13b1-7289-5fca-b956-eab5fd7cc902.html
Scary moment for a few of our former clones on the Jazz chartered flight.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-jazz-p...e-ride-it-might-be-over-for-us-133601219.html
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-jazz-p...e-ride-it-might-be-over-for-us-133601219.html
A shower with an Ames connection:
THT vs. TH tonight. Sure, I could've warmed up like this in my day, but I chose not to
THT vs. TH tonight. Sure, I could've warmed up like this in my day, but I chose not to
Talen Horton-Tucker's Lakers ended up with an easy win over Sacramento and THT won the scoring battle over Tyrese. His line: 22 MIN, 15 PT, 6-12 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2 REB, 1 AST and 4 STL. This young man is an elite finisher:
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Tyrese didn't put up big numbers in the Kings' loss to the Lakers but remains a starter in Bagley's absence: 29 MIN, 9 PT, 4-9 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK and 2 TO.
Georges' Utah squad keep winning, although they had a close one vs. the Bulls, pulling out a 113-106 win. Georges' line: 12 MIN, 3 PT, 1-3 3PT, 3 REB, 1 AST and 1 TO.
DNP for Matt Thomas.
Nader was again held out due to his knee as his current employer, the Suns, crushed his former employer, the Thunder. You know he'd have liked to play in that one.
Georges' Utah squad keep winning, although they had a close one vs. the Bulls, pulling out a 113-106 win. Georges' line: 12 MIN, 3 PT, 1-3 3PT, 3 REB, 1 AST and 1 TO.
DNP for Matt Thomas.
Nader was again held out due to his knee as his current employer, the Suns, crushed his former employer, the Thunder. You know he'd have liked to play in that one.
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Tweet from a Lakers writer - I'm scratching my head wondering if I'm missing some context:
Denver Stiffs thinks there's a good chance that Monte will be back on Sunday vs. Orlando.
www.denverstiffs.com
Their conclusion:
Morris’ impact should be felt immediately upon his return. Facundo Campazzo has put together some very strong performances in his absence, but there’s no denying that Morris seems to be the glue that holds the bench unit together. With Paul Millsap recently moving to the bench after the Nuggets traded for Aaron Gordon, it will be nice for the bench to start solidifying roles to prepare for the playoffs.
Hopefully Morris will be just what the bench unit needs in order to elevate this team to an even higher level.
Denver Nuggets Tweet of the Week: Monte Morris eagerly anticipating his return to the court - Denver Stiffs
It appears as though Monte Morris is planning on playing Sunday against the Orlando Magic
Their conclusion:
Morris’ impact should be felt immediately upon his return. Facundo Campazzo has put together some very strong performances in his absence, but there’s no denying that Morris seems to be the glue that holds the bench unit together. With Paul Millsap recently moving to the bench after the Nuggets traded for Aaron Gordon, it will be nice for the bench to start solidifying roles to prepare for the playoffs.
Hopefully Morris will be just what the bench unit needs in order to elevate this team to an even higher level.
Three Cyclones were in action last night in the NBA and two hit double figures.
The Kings just about pulled off an upset win over Milwaukee, in a 129-128 loss. Tyrese "Don't call me Troy" Haliburton had a double-double and certainly boosted his assist-to-turnover ranking. Ty's line: 33 MIN, 12 PT, 5-13 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6 REB and 11 AST.
Creating:
Gettin' buckets:
The Jazz had an easy win over the random collection of players wearing Orlando Magic uniforms and hit 18 3's in the first half. Georges hit 2 of those, his first two shots of the day. He ended in double digits, with a few 4th quarter garbage minutes to top off his scoring: 16 MIN, 10 PT, 4-7 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4 REB, 1 AST and 2 TO (on back-to-back plays).
The blow-out win meant Matt got to play quite a few minutes although the rotation still seems out-of-reach with all the shooting the Jazz have. He missed his first 3 3s in a game that was in the bag (I'm always surprised when he misses)> His final line: 14 MIN, 7 PT, 3-7 FG, 1-5 3PT, 1 REB, 3 AST and 1 TO. He had an assist to Georges for a layup.
The Kings just about pulled off an upset win over Milwaukee, in a 129-128 loss. Tyrese "Don't call me Troy" Haliburton had a double-double and certainly boosted his assist-to-turnover ranking. Ty's line: 33 MIN, 12 PT, 5-13 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6 REB and 11 AST.
Creating:
Gettin' buckets:
The Jazz had an easy win over the random collection of players wearing Orlando Magic uniforms and hit 18 3's in the first half. Georges hit 2 of those, his first two shots of the day. He ended in double digits, with a few 4th quarter garbage minutes to top off his scoring: 16 MIN, 10 PT, 4-7 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4 REB, 1 AST and 2 TO (on back-to-back plays).
The blow-out win meant Matt got to play quite a few minutes although the rotation still seems out-of-reach with all the shooting the Jazz have. He missed his first 3 3s in a game that was in the bag (I'm always surprised when he misses)> His final line: 14 MIN, 7 PT, 3-7 FG, 1-5 3PT, 1 REB, 3 AST and 1 TO. He had an assist to Georges for a layup.
Finally, Monte is back from his quadriceps injury having missed about a dozen games during which Denver acquired Aaron Gordon and JaVale McGee and lost Gary Harris and RJ Hampton. Denver got off to a horrible start vs the, well, horrible Orlando Magic but mounted a comeback in the 2nd half. Jokic had a mere 16 assists in that one. Monte's minutes were a bit less than usual in his first game back but he chipped in some scoring to help the Nuggets: 18 MIN, 10 PT, 4-8 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT, 3 REB and 1 STL.
In-game tweets:
The Lakers without their Big 2 were no match for the Clippers but Talen managed to put up some numbers in the loss: 26 MIN, 16 PT, 7-14 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT, 5 REB and 2 STL.
4 of the 5 top teams in the West have a Cyclone who has contributed with rotation minutes:
