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May 14, 2021 Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (right) has played a large leadership role with the team and will need to continue that during the playoffs. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – Suns coach Monty Williams has used several phrases that stuck with his players throughout their 2020-21 season. Asked about one that stood out, veteran forward Jae Crowder recalled a tangible example that epitomizes his team’s mentality as it approaches its first playoff appearance since 2009-10. “One day, he gave everyone screws, like wrenches, a screwdriver, he passed them all around,” Crowder said. “We was like, ‘What is this?’ We’re all holding screwdrivers. ....
Deseret News Bojan Bogdanovic playing exactly how Jazz need him to play. Here’s what has changed It wasn’t long ago that the Jazz sharpshooter was mired in ‘the worst stretch’ of his career. My, how things have improved. Share this story Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic is showered with water from Donovan Mitchell after the Jazz defeated the Denver Nuggets at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, May 7, 2021. Since Mitchell became sidelined with an ankle injury, Bogdanovic has elevated his game to new heights. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News When the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets on May 7 and poured water over the head of Bojan Bogdanovic in celebration, the Croatian forward was beaming not only because he’d just scored a career-high 48 points in a big game. There was a lot more behind the smile and the joy of his teammates. ....
Jordan Clarkson put his head down and pushed forward, searching for one last bucket. But after scoring 24 fourth-quarter points and leading his team back from 18 down in the period, that final basket proved elusive. Clarkson collided with two defenders midair, watched his layup roll off the rim and, after a pair of Golden State free throws and one final heave at overtime went begging, saw his Utah Jazz squad drop a 119-116 heartbreaker in the Bay. “I just kept attacking and … I just tried to will us to a win,” he said. “We had a chance to win the game.” ....
What to Watch For: Utah Jazz at Golden State Warriors The NBA leading Utah Jazz will take on the Playoff contending Golden State Warriors later this evening Author: Royce O Neale (23-white) defends Draymond Green (23-blue) Georges Niang scored a career high 24-points as the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 124-116 on Saturday night. Utah travels to Northern California to take on the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Jazz vs Warriors Throwback: The Jazz leads the Warriors 113-77 through 191 games against one another. The Jazz are 5-1 in their last six games, and 9-3 in their last twelve against the Warriors. ....
Suns visit Hawks as playoffs loom Field Level Media 05 May 2021, 22:55 GMT+10 A couple of nice streaks will be on the line when the Phoenix Suns visit the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in a game that features two teams on the verge of the playoffs. Phoenix (47-18) has won five straight after beating Cleveland 134-118 in overtime on Tuesday night. That victory allowed the Suns to move back into a tie with Utah for first place in the Western Conference. It is what it is at this point in the season trying to pile up wins, Phoenix veteran Chris Paul said of his team, which already has clinched a playoff berth. ....