Jennie Wilder

And this right here, what just happened in Indiana, is why making an example of the Jazz was a short-sighted decision/slippery slope. 1) Zubac returns to action from extended time off, plays heavy 1H minutes. Looks good scoring 8 PTS (4-6 FG). 2) Nembhard drops 23 PTS (!) in the 1H in just 17 mins. They both disappear at halftime, and dont play a single 2H second in what was a respectably close game for a majority of it. Pacers (a team with losing incentive) lose. Sound familiar? The franchise comms team will likely issue an injury management explanation to avoid the eye of Secaucus Sauron/refute the imminent tanking allegations. Is it possible both players got sore in the locker room/hurt in the first half? Sure, I guess. The point here is that by fining the Jazz for conduct detrimental to the league, NOT (⬅️) a Player Participation Policy violation, your games are now going to be under the microscope in the event this type of starter rotation activity occurs again. You can’t just fine one franchise and hang their reputation from a tree to scare the other citizens from replicating the same behavior. That selective enforcement is what put you in the spotlight originally, because Jaren Jackson Jr./Lauri Markkanen ended up either getting surgery or having a legitimate hip injury keeping them out for the foreseeable future. Nembhard/Zubac may end up experiencing something similar to JJJ/Markkanen, they may not, but the inconsistent enforcement WITHOUT knowing their personal medical records is reflective of a business that only steps in when the seat gets hot. The Jazz ended up winning some of those games they were so highly scrutinized for. The Pacers lost tonight. This alone does not justify penalizing the Pacers, because Micah Potter was trying to win just as much as Brice Sensabaugh was for Utah. Players dont tank. If you’re not going to fine the Pacers for this tonight, then just give the Jazz governors their $500,000 back, because this hypocrisy is what’s damaging the league reputation more than the integrity of the game.

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Remember, the NBA set a standard yesterday that you're better off losing a game with your starters than winning a game with your bench players. The league fined the Jazz for winning a game with the wrong players. This, by definition, is no longer about wins and losses.

Yeah, Adam Silver needs to be questioned on this during his All-Star availability. Fining a team for altering a late-game rotation, which resulted in a win, and a win in which the Jazz's roster outscored the opponent, is a slippery slope the NBA should be wary of embarking on.

The Jazz knew about JJJ’s knee previously. They were going to shut him down. Jaren was adamant that he wanted to play once at home before the surgery. They set his restriction at 25 minutes. That’s one reason he didn’t play in the previous fourth quarters, per sources

@Tjonesonthenba A lot more rebounds. 62 to 31 is horrible!

Can I see a defensive stop?

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Great win @TCUFootball !!! #BYUshouldhavebeenintheplayoffs @Big12Conference @CFBPlayoff

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What was the last ejection in a Jazz game? Feels like we're on the precipice here with three different Lakers.

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Cody Williams layup, and the Jazz are within 3 with 35 seconds left! This Williams/Harkless 4Q has been brilliant by Hardy — they're a +16!

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@LloydColezone They don’t deserve to be ranked. Those may be the only two ranked teams they play this year. Make them earn it.

Notre Dame drops to 0-2 and will still be ranked in top 25… granted, close losses to Miami and now A&M

Notre Dame is 0-2. I hope they aren’t still ranked next week. #NCAAFootball. There are teams who are 3-0. I get that the opponents may be different but man, You should still have to win a game to be ranked no matter who you are.

Our mortal life is designed by a loving God to be a test and source of growth for each of us. Since the beginning, the tests have not been easy. We face trials that come from having mortal bodies. All of us live in a world where Satan’s war against truth and against our personal happiness is becoming more intense. The world and your life can seem to you to be in increasing commotion. My reassurance is this: the loving God who allowed these tests for you also designed a sure way to pass through them. Heavenly Father so loved the world that He sent His Beloved Son to help us. His Son, Jesus Christ, gave His life for us. Jesus Christ bore in Gethsemane and on the cross the weight of all our sins. He experienced all the sorrows, the pains, and the effects of our sins so that He could comfort and strengthen us through every test in life. As this truth sinks deep into your heart, may your faith in Him increase, may you feel more hope and optimism, and may you feel the pure love of Christ for others and for yourself.

Sometimes we feel discouraged because we are not “more” of something—more spiritual, respected, intelligent, healthy, rich, friendly, or capable. We may not see ourselves as good enough. But our Heavenly Father sees us as His children and sees our potential of who we can become. If you trust God and start to become the person God intended you to become, you will see God’s hand in your lives. God will take you as you are at this very moment and help you become your true self, even greater than you ever thought possible. All you need is a willing heart, a desire to believe, and courage to trust the Lord, Jesus Christ.

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