Jazz/nets Injury Info

**Hemlock21** · 01-29-07, 04:31 PM

Injury update

Carlos Boozer will miss his first game of the season on Monday due to a knee injury suffered in Saturday's game against the Hornets. Jan. 29 - 9:50 am et
Source: Salt Lake Tribune

He's out.

**bigboydan** · 01-29-07, 04:56 PM

Is there still any value with Utah in this game is the real question. I personally feel there is myself.

That Nets team is in the midst of a long west coast trip, and it surely has taken it's toll on them IMO.

What do you guys think about this game now that these two key players are out for the Jazz?

**Jay Edgar** · 01-29-07, 05:00 PM

AK 47 is in.

But he's not what he once was.
(82 Games/Roland Rating of only +0.9)

Injuries are overrated!!!

**bigboydan** · 01-29-07, 05:31 PM

When did you hear Kirilenko tonight, was it just announced recently?

**Jay Edgar** · 01-29-07, 05:38 PM

Thus the move from -1.5 to -3 a couple of hours ago:

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Boozer sidelined; Kirilenko will play tonight

By Tim Buckley
Deseret Morning News
Jazz starting power forward Carlos Boozer still does not plan to play tonight against New Jersey, as expected, but starting small forward Andrei Kirilenko now says he does intend to play in tonight's home game against the Nets.
Kirilenko sat out Saturday's loss at Oklahoma City with a sprained right ankle sustained Friday vs. Denver. He had been listed as doubtful tonight, but Monday morning, he said the ankle feels much better.
"No sore, no stiffness," Kirilenko said.
The Jazz, meanwhile, still haven't released results of an MRI exam performed Sunday on the left knee Boozer bruised in the first quarter of Saturday's loss to the Hornets.
"I'm having a second opinion before I give you guys a diagnosis," Boozer said. "I'm just being careful, being cautious."
Boozer said swelling in the knee was down considerably Monday, but he still considers himself doubtful for Wednesday's game vs. San Antonio.
With Boozer out, the Jazz plan to start Jarron Collins at center and move usual starting center Mehmet Okur to power forward.

**Hemlock21** · 01-29-07, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

Is there still any value with Utah in this game is the real question. I personally feel there is myself.

That Nets team is in the midst of a long west coast trip, and it surely has taken it's toll on them IMO.

What do you guys think about this game now that these two key players are out for the Jazz?

I just don't know how the Jazz can replace 22pts and 12 rebounds a game. They need Boozer alot more than AK and they are both out. Plus I saw the Hornets game a couple of days ago when Boozer went down. The Jazz simply fell apart after that.

The only plus I see is that they are playing at home but even then they are below .500 in thier last five games

Nets +2.5
2 units

**Jay Edgar** · 01-29-07, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Hemlock21

They need Boozer alot more than AK

AK has been more than a nonfactor -- he's been a problem.

**bigboydan** · 01-29-07, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the info Jay.

**onlooker** · 01-29-07, 07:43 PM

Thanks for that report on the two players Jay. Always a plus to know who is in and out as soon as possible.

**Hemlock21** · 01-29-07, 11:49 PM

Thank you Vince!!!

**onlooker** · 01-29-07, 11:50 PM

Holy sheit. The Nets win a 1 point game. Was it a buzzer shot?

You got to think they are relieved they pulled out a close game.

**Hemlock21** · 01-29-07, 11:58 PM

Yes it was a buzzer beater. Nets down 2 and 5 seconds on the clock and Vince hits a 34 footer.

Awesome!!!!

**onlooker** · 01-30-07, 12:01 AM

They finally get one to fall their way. Good job Nets.