Jazz control 119-109 in preseason action against limited Spurs squad

The San Antonio Spurs did not look like the San Antonio Spurs when they rolled into Utah for a bout of preseason basketball — that should sound familiar to those who remember the twilight years of the Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili trio. Be it injuries or rest, the Jazz’s guests didn’t roll out their best for the Delta Center’s preseason crowd. No Spurs stars meant we didn’t get to witness the new-look Utah Jazz match up against the reigning Western Conference champions.

In total, San Antonio kept seven rotation-level contributors sidelined in SLC. The following players posted a DNP tonight:

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That’s really too bad, because the first half could have been a measuring stick for an upstart Jazz roster that hasn’t actively tried to field a competitive roster in four years. Instead, we’ll have to wait until the regular season for that visual demonstration.

Oh well, a controlling 119-109 win is an acceptable consolation prize. Utah moves to 2-1 in preseason play and lines up their fourth and final exhibition on the road in Phoenix on October 16th.

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Darryn Peterson’s second-half surge

Will Hardy played the youngest Jazz man for 24 minutes in this one, giving him some extra floor time (he was the only starter to see more than 19) to become accustomed to the NBA game. Hardy let Peterson loose for a similar burn in the second preseason game against Denver, where Peterson posted a statement 23 points in 30 minutes. He didn’t set the world ablaze with his 14 points tonight, but he flashed great patience for a prospect his age without losing his aggressive edge.

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10 of those points came in the second half, connecting on 80% of his looks after opening just 1-for-5 in the first half.

This is a good time of the year to set expectations for Utah’s young rookie. Young guards’ output can be highly variable in their rookie seasons as they become familiar with the size, strength, and speed of NBA athletes. Even with this caveat, Peterson’s preseason production is very encouraging.

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