Jazz Mar 2002 Archive

• Jazz Playoff Fans Now Will Only Pay When Team Plays

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 31, 2002

  The Jazz have changed the way fans pay for playoff tickets, writes Michael C.

• Jazz Pad Lead Over the Clippers in Playoff Race

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 31, 2002

  Steve Luhm's recap of Utah's big win over the L.

• It's That Old Empty Feeling

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 31, 2002

  Michael C.

• Jazz players need to find their carrot

  Deseret News | Mar 31, 2002

  Rich Evans thinks Donyell Marshall and Bryon Russell just aren't motivated this season.

• Jazz close in on playoffs

  Deseret News | Mar 31, 2002

  Tim Buckley writes that the Jazz are close to the playoffs, but they aren't dwelling on it.

• Another big game vs. L.A.

  Standard Examiner | Mar 30, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes about tonight's big game against the Clippers.

• The 'other' L.A. a threat to Jazz

  Deseret News | Mar 30, 2002

  Tim Buckley writes, the chant has long been "Beat L.

• Malone Considers Politics

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 30, 2002

  Steve Luhm writes about the Malone and Governor talk.

• Tonight's Game Against the Utah Jazz is Meaningful

  Los Angeles Times | Mar 30, 2002

  Elliott Teaford writes about the Clippers victory over the Suns on Friday as well as the impact of tonight's game with the Utah Jazz.

• Karl Malone ... for Governor?

  | Mar 30, 2002

  Tim Buckley of the Deseret News writes about Karl Malone latest run-of-the-mouth, running for Governor? "We won't be wasting a lot of money that we been wasting on unnecessary stuff," Malone says in the report.

• Aches, pains keep Jazz trainer busy

  Deseret News | Mar 29, 2002

  Tim Buckley writes on how Jazz Trainer Gary Briggs was busy on Thursday when the Jazz hosted the Cavaliers.

• Jazz cut up Cavs, eye Clips

  Deseret News | Mar 29, 2002

  Tim Buckley writes of the Utah Jazz's recent victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and their pending matchup with the Clippers.

• Stockton the best PG ever

  ESPN | Mar 29, 2002

  So says David Aldridge, who writes a superb article on Stockton's career.

• All that Jazz is way too much for homesick Cavs

  Plain Dealer | Mar 29, 2002

  Branson Wright gives the recap: "How the West wasn't fun is the theme of the Cavaliers' two trips out West this season.

• Jazz turn to bench

  Standard-Examiner | Mar 29, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes that the Jazz's bench had plenty of playing time Thursday night.

• It Was Miller's Homecoming, Stock's Time

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 29, 2002

  Dick Rosetta writes: "Ex-Ute Andre Miller returned "home" Thursday night.

• Jazz Get Balance On Offense

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 29, 2002

  Steve Luhm reports on Utah's 112-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavs, and what DeShawn Stevenson would be doing now if he went to college.

• Stockton drinks from fountain of youth

  CBS Sportsline | Mar 29, 2002

  Mike Kahn writes about the point guard that is now 40 years young.

• Jazz frustrated with weird season

  Deseret News | Mar 28, 2002

  Tim Buckley writes about this strange Utah Jazz season.

• Cavaliers vs. Utah Jazz

  The Plain Dealer | Mar 28, 2002

  Injury Notes and All-Time Series Records.

• Jazz have one eye on future

  Standard Examiner | Mar 28, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes about Utah's lack of focus this season.

• Miller's Play Earns Praise

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 28, 2002

  Many are comparing former University of Utah star to the comedian Richard Pryor.

• Forty reasons to love John Stockton

  Sporting News | Mar 27, 2002

  Sean Deveney gives a whopping forty reasons to love John Stockton.

• Rants & Raves

  Sporting News | Mar 27, 2002

  George Winkler thinks the L.

• Believe it or not, 'Tag comes up big

  Deseret News | Mar 27, 2002

  Rich Evans writes the Jazz's notebook for Tuesday's win.

• Happy 40, Stock; don't ever change

  Deseret News | Mar 27, 2002

  Former Jazz beat writer Lee Benson devotes his column to John Stockton, and has some interesting stories to tell.

• Ageless Stockton still passing up Time

  Deseret News | Mar 27, 2002

  Brad Rock writes an excellent column on John Stockton's longevity.

• Party for all ages

  Deseret News | Mar 27, 2002

  Tim Buckley reports on Utah's win over Houston.

• Jazz Eliminate Rockets from Playoff Contention

  Houston Chronicle | Mar 27, 2002

  SALT LAKE CITY -- The Rockets ran through the reasons they believed the Utah Jazz caught them from behind, but really they were stumped.

• Jazz rally sinks foe

  | Mar 27, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes about Steve Francis and his Jazz-killer game.

• Jazz rally sinks foe

  Standard-Examiner | Mar 27, 2002

  Tom McCeachin recaps the Jazz's 109-105 win over the Rockets.

• Stockton's 40th birthday proves a winner

  ESPN | Mar 27, 2002

  The Associated Press writes, "It was a happy birthday for John Stockton, all right, with a surprise gift from a most unexpected source: Greg Ostertag.

• Old tune haunts Rockets

  Houston Chronicle | Mar 27, 2002

  Jonathan Feigen writes about how Utah continued their domination over the Houston Rockets in the Delta Center citing Utah's stellar defensive play and Houston's poor execution.

• Bench thwarts Francis

  Standard Examiner | Mar 27, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes about the Enforcers that may be back for Utah.

• Utah rallies for win as Stockton turns 40

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 27, 2002

  Steve Luhm writes about Utah's come-from-behind victory over the tough Houston Rockets and, as always, the Houston Rockets complain about the officiating.

• Kirilenko is Utah’s star of tomorrow

  The Seattle Times | Mar 26, 2002

  Nunyo Demasio writes: "Who knows how much longer John Stockton, 40, and Karl Malone, 38, will play in the NBA? Whenever the Hall-of-Fame-bound duo retires, Coach Nate McMillan feels the Jazz has another star in the making: Andrei Kirilenko, the 6-foot-9 rookie from Russia.

• Marshall, Kirilenko banged up in Sonics game

  Deseret News | Mar 26, 2002

  Tim Buckley of the Deseret News gives the injury report on three players.

• Sonics handle pitiful Jazz

  Deseret News | Mar 26, 2002

  The Deseret News' Tim Buckley reports that Jerry Sloan is putting the blame on the six Jazzmen that will be free agents this summer for Utah's loss to Seattle.

• Sonics strum Jazz

  The Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Mar 26, 2002

  Jim Moore of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says the Sonics reports on the Jazz-Sonics game.

• Seattle ends Utah dominance with emphasis

  The Seattle Times | Mar 26, 2002

  The Seattle Times' Nunyo Demasio reports on the Jazz' loss to the Sonics.

• Stockton still prime player at 40

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 26, 2002

  The Ogden Standard-Examiner's Tom McEachin reports that conditioning and a chiropractor have aided John Stockton's longevity.

• Jazz Barely Show Up to Challenge Sonics

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 26, 2002

  Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune recaps the Jazz' 106-92 loss to the Seattle Sonics.

• LaRue's Life is a Dream

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 26, 2002

  Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune reports: The kid's mom, Linda, was the one who concocted his name.

• Stockton turning 40, but who's counting?

  Deseret News | Mar 26, 2002

  Tim Buckley of the Deseret News writes that "the ageless wonder is about to reach an age of great distinction.

• Stockton practically NBAgeless on eve of 40th

  Seattle Times (Associated Press) | Mar 25, 2002

  Tim Korte writes, "John Stockton is pushing 40.

• Stockton has shown few signs of aging

  | Mar 25, 2002

  John Stockton will turn 40 years old Tuesday and to him nothing has changed, according to Steve Luhm.

• Jazz try to extend hex over Sonics

  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Mar 25, 2002

  John Stockton returns to the state of his roots in what very well may be his last ever game in Seattle.

• Jazz visit Seattle in search of season sweep of Sonics

  Standard Examiner | Mar 25, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes, "In a season of frustrating inconsistency, the Utah Jazz have been remarkably successful against the Seattle SuperSonics, the team directly above them in the Western Conference standings.

• Jazz vs Supersonics Preview Box

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 25, 2002

  The Jazz "have beaten the Sonics eight consecutive times, dating to Feb.

• Stockton's NBA Career Timeline

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 25, 2002

  Here's a look back at Stockton's career and a few of the milestones he has achieved as one of the NBA's best ever.

• Shift sends Warriors to defeat

  Mercury News | Mar 24, 2002

  Once the Utah Jazz dropped into the zone Saturday, the Warriors had no chance to find one of their own.

• Marshall torches old team

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 24, 2002

  The Golden State Warriors give up more points than any team in the NBA, so the Jazz suspected they would have plenty of offense Saturday night.

• Jazz Pass Test Vs. Warriors

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 24, 2002

  It was not the decisive play in the Jazz's 112-103 win over Golden State on Saturday night at the Delta Center.

• Jazz heed Sloan's warning

  Deseret News | Mar 24, 2002

  The warning was delivered, loud and clear.

• Jazz Expect to See More of Jordan

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 23, 2002

  Once again, Michael Jordan has come and gone.

• No, Jazz Only Looking Like Lottery Team

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 23, 2002

  Even though this is a foolish proposition, inspired by an out-of-the blue phone call from a friend who had been listening to an inane discussion on a radio talk show, I'm going to address it, anyway.

• Lessons from veterans

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 23, 2002

  Andrei Kirilenko is young and he"s not from around here, but he knows his NBA history.

• Stevenson handles his 2nd year like a pro

  Deseret News | Mar 23, 2002

  At times, you wonder where he's been.

• Stern joins '98 Finals reunion

  | Mar 22, 2002

  Tom McCeachin of the Ogden Standard-Examiner writes: Normally he"d get top billing wherever he goes, but NBA commissioner David Stern played second fiddle on Thursday night.

• Jazz enjoys itself vs. Wizards

  Baltimore Sun | Mar 22, 2002

  The Utah Jazz and its fans have been waiting a long time to give Michael Jordan some measure of payback for the pain he gave them three years ago when he hit a jumper over Bryon Russell in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

• Wizards Report

  Washington Times | Mar 22, 2002

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• Sequel Lacks Drama

  Washington Post | Mar 22, 2002

  The last time Michael Jordan faced the Utah Jazz on this court, he hit the championship-winning shot in the waning seconds over Bryon Russell to give the Chicago Bulls their sixth and final NBA title in 1998.

• No. 23 Still Fans' No. 1

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 22, 2002

  As the man glided onto the Delta Center floor, only a few paces away from his greatest act of thievery, the cameras began clicking furiously.

• Jordan Returns to Scene of the Crime

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 22, 2002

  So, the Prodigal Son of a Gun returned Thursday night to the home of his most famous -- or infamous -- moment.

• Bryon hits big three over Jordan to help seal Jazz win

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 22, 2002

  Finally, Bryon Russell could smile.

• His game has changed, but Jordan's still a draw

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 22, 2002

  There was the Michael Jordan of old, the Jordan of new, and, yes, the Jordan that stuck a dagger in the collective heart of Jazz fans with a picture-perfect jump shot nearly four years ago.

• Jazz silence Wizards in MJ's return

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 22, 2002

  It was sort of like watching an Elvis impersonator.

• Stern Reprises Jordan's Big Shot

  Washington Post | Mar 22, 2002

  Steve Wyche writes, "NBA Commissioner David Stern was at tonight's Washington Wizards-Utah Jazz game at Delta Center and addressed several issues, namely Michael Jordan's return to the site where he hit the memorable championship-winning jumper for the Chicago Bulls in 1998.

• Sequel Lacks Drama

  Washington Post | Mar 22, 2002

  Steve Wyche writes, "The last time Michael Jordan faced the Utah Jazz on this court, he hit the championship-winning shot in the waning seconds over Bryon Russell to give the Chicago Bulls their sixth and final NBA title in 1998.

• His game has changed, but Jordan's still a draw

  Standard Examiner | Mar 22, 2002

  Preston Truman writes, "There was the Michael Jordan of old, the Jordan of new, and, yes, the Jordan that stuck a dagger in the collective heart of Jazz fans with a picture-perfect jump shot nearly four years ago.

• Stern joins '98 Finals reunion

  Standard Examiner | Mar 22, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes, "Normally he'd get top billing wherever he goes, but NBA commissioner David Stern played second fiddle on Thursday night.

• Jazz silence Wizards in MJ's return

  Standard Examiner | Mar 22, 2002

  Tom McEachin writes, "It was sort of like watching an Elvis impersonator.

• No. 23 Still Fans' No. 1

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 22, 2002

  Patrick Kinahan writes, "As the man glided onto the Delta Center floor, only a few paces away from his greatest act of thievery, the cameras began clicking furiously.

• Jordan Returns to Scene of the Crime

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 22, 2002

  Columnist Gordon Monson writes, "So, the Prodigal Son of a Gun returned Thursday night to the home of his most famous -- or infamous -- moment.

• Bryon hits big three over Jordan to help seal Jazz win

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 22, 2002

  Steve Luhm writes, "Finally, Bryon Russell could smile.

• MJ's back in Utah

  Deseret News | Mar 21, 2002

  He earns utmost praise from Jerry Sloan, not only for what he's done but also the way he has done it.

• Jordan returns to site of series-clinching shot

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 21, 2002

  Michael Jordan is likely to be in uniform tonight at the Delta Center after all.

• Jazz take fans on roller-coaster ride

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 21, 2002

  If Lagoon could come up with a ride to match the Jazz season, the amusement park would have one of the all-time great attractions.

• Tired & Old

  Deseret News | Mar 20, 2002

  The Detroit Pistons had every reason to be tuckered out.

• Don't blame loss on LaRue

  Deseret News | Mar 20, 2002

  It isn't easy playing backup to a legend.

• Pistons get rare victory at Utah

  The Detroit Free Press | Mar 20, 2002

  The Pistons ended an 11-game losing streak at Utah on Tuesday night with a 94-87 victory at the Delta Center.

• Pistons roll with victory vs. Jazz

  The Detroit News | Mar 20, 2002

  If the victory in Milwaukee to start this trip was huge, how big was the Pistons' stunning 94-87 victory over the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Tuesday night? Consider: It was the Pistons' fifth game in seven nights.

• Jazz youngsters fail to show up vs. Pistons

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 20, 2002

  The Jazz returned home from a five-game trip looking tired and old, yet it was their younger players for the most part who were no-shows Tuesday night.

• Jazz Report

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 20, 2002

  HIGH POINT Midway through the first quarter, John Stockton found John Starks with a pass on the fast break, and Starks left the ball for Donyell Marshall with a sly behind-the-back pass.

• Pistons Pick Up 1st Win in Delta Center

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 20, 2002

  Maybe the Jazz should have rested Karl Malone again.

• Jazz come up short

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 20, 2002

  Tom McEachin of the Standard-Examiner reports:The Detroit Pistons aren"t about to judge their wins for aesthetic value, they just keep piling them up.

• Pistons reluctant Jazz fans

  Deseret News | Mar 19, 2002

  Tim Buckley of the Deseret News reports: "The Jazz have some big fans in the Detroit area.

• Defense getting the job done for Detroit

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 19, 2002

  On the surface, little has changed for the Detroit Pistons since their 50-loss season a year ago.

• Shooting Guards Missing the Mark

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 19, 2002

  At halftime Sunday, Minnesota led the Jazz, 42-39.

• Jazz beats Wolves; losing streak hits seven

  Minnesota Star Tribune | Mar 18, 2002

  It wasn't a lack of love that had the Timberwolves moping home again Sunday, dragging a seventh consecutive defeat and a whole new perspective -- sixth place, Western Conference -- out of Target Center after a 96-89 loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon.

• Missing game was easy — Malone feeling too queasy

  Deseret News | Mar 18, 2002

  — Not playing Friday night against Detroit was one of the easiest calls he has ever made, Jazz star Karl Malone said after scoring 27 points in Utah's Sunday win at Minnesota.

• Karl's back; are Jazz back, too?

  Deseret News | Mar 18, 2002

  Jazz star Karl Malone, sidelined by flu-like symptoms two nights earlier, is back.

• Steals Seal Jazz Victory

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 18, 2002

  The Man of Steel has become the Man of Steal.

• Wolves' slide goes to seven

  | Mar 18, 2002

  Timberwolves forward Gary Trent left the locker room prior to tipoff Sunday at the Target Center and stuck his right thumb in the air, predicting, "It's over today.

• Summer vacation for Jazz?

  | Mar 17, 2002

  Every year since 1984, two seasons before Karl Malone left Louisiana Tech and arrived in Utah, the Jazz have participated in the NBA playoffs.

• Jazz Recover Rapidly Without ill Malone

  | Mar 17, 2002

  Flu-stricken Karl Malone spent Friday night at the Jazz's hotel, trying to get better.

• No kidding, no Malone

  The Detroit News | Mar 17, 2002

  It was almost a historical event that the sellout crowd of 22,076 witnessed Friday night.

• Jazz climb onto the wall with tumbling Timberwolves

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 17, 2002

  A couple of Humpty Dumptys -- teams desperate for someone to put them back together again -- square off today in Minnesota.

• Malone sits, but Pistons don't take advantage of depleted Jazz

  The Detroit News | Mar 17, 2002

  Even without Karl Malone, the Utah Jazz managed to beat the Pistons for the third straight time Friday night before a sellout crowd at the Palace.

• No Mailman, no problem for Jazz as Pistons fall at home

  The Detroit Free Press | Mar 17, 2002

  The Mailman didn't deliver on Friday, but the resourceful Utah Jazz didn't need Karl Malone at the Palace, sending the Pistons on their key five-game trip with a 100-97 loss.

• No Malone, no problem

  Deseret News | Mar 17, 2002

  Following a loss one night earlier in Charlotte, Jazz star Karl Malone said he probably shouldn't have played.

• Hornets rebound with win over Jazz

  Gaston Gazette | Mar 15, 2002

  There were no closed-door team meetings.

• Hornets rebound from recent woes

  Herald | Mar 15, 2002

  - The Charlotte Hornets found a way out of their Western Conference funk Thursday night.

• Hornets get defensive, topple Jazz

  Charlotte Observer | Mar 15, 2002

  For the first time in a long time, the defense looked familiar.

• Mashburn, Davis spark Hornets to rout of Jazz

  Winston-Salem Journal | Mar 15, 2002

  The Charlotte Hornets know from experience that one-game trends are nothing to get excited about.

• Inexcusable Jazz Saunter Through Defeat

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 15, 2002

  The Jazz have run out of excuses.

• JAZZ REPORT

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 15, 2002

  HIGH POINT Given extra minutes because of the blowout, DeShawn Stevenson played well -- mostly at point guard.

• Should Mailman take sick day?

  Deseret News | Mar 15, 2002

  Karl Malone played 25 minutes Thursday night but wondered later if perhaps he should have played none.

• Jazz continue swoon song

  Deseret News | Mar 15, 2002

  — Karl Malone was ill, suffering from flu-like symptoms, and held to three points on 1-of-11 shooting in 25 draining minutes.

• Sloan wonders what players are thinking

  Deseret News | Mar 14, 2002

  Coach Jerry Sloan presented the question to his club Wednesday morning.

• Malone's daughter spotlighted (sort of)

  Deseret News | Mar 14, 2002

  ESPN Classic's "College Sports Century" profiles Cheryl Ford on Friday in what has to be one of the more ironic episodes in the series.

• LaRue follows bouncing ball around the world

  Winston-Salem Journal | Mar 14, 2002

  Rusty LaRue has been a basketball vagabond ever since he graduated from Wake Forest in 1996, bouncing around from the CBA to the NBDL to the European Leagues with an occasional call-up to the NBA.

• Sloan Hints at Shuffling Jazz's Starting Lineup

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 14, 2002

  -- In search of an elusive fast start, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan hinted he would change his starting lineup -- again -- for tonight's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

• Malone shoulders blame for Utah's current skid

  Deseret News | Mar 13, 2002

  Jazz star Karl Malone is shouldering blame for a three-game losing skid that has Utah flirting with falling out of the eighth and final NBA Western Conference playoff position.

• Malone fires back at New York coach

  | Mar 12, 2002

  Mailman returns barb to sender

• Ejected, dejected Sloan says Jazz are not tough

  Deseret News | Mar 12, 2002

  After another rough night with the refs, not to mention the opponent, the Jazz suddenly look like a team that can't win respect, let alone games.

• Grizzlies hang on, top Utah

  GoMemphis.com | Mar 12, 2002

  There was no debating Grizzlies center Lorenzen Wright's game-ending block was clean and solid.

• Jazz vs. Grizzlies Summary

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 12, 2002

  HIGH POINT Only 37 days and 19 games to the lottery.

• Lottery-Bound? Jazz Look Dismal Again

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 12, 2002

  Don't call it a five-game trip in mid-March.

• Francis Upstages Stockton in Win

  Houston Chronicle | Mar 11, 2002

  It's happened thousands of times," Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich said of the familiar sick feeling.

• Jazz are teed off

  Deseret News | Mar 11, 2002

  The storyline should be Steve Francis' game-winning 3-pointer with 0.

• Francis lets fly in history's face

  Houston Chronicle | Mar 11, 2002

  Steve Francis had watched John Stockton take over the game and make more history.

• Rockets come out on top

  Houston Chronicle | Mar 11, 2002

  Throughout this season, Kelvin Cato usually has had a spot in the Rockets' starting lineup.

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  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 11, 2002

  John Stockton handed out his 15,000th career assist Sunday afternoon at the Compaq Center.

• 'Malone Dirty' says Chaney

  New York Times | Mar 11, 2002

  Malone has been labelled 'dirty' one again

• Jazz back to old ways

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 11, 2002

  The Jazz suffered a mighty tumble at the hands of the New York Knicks Friday night.

• Stockton should pass 15,000 on road trip

  Ogden Standard-Examiner | Mar 11, 2002

  The Jazz hit the road for five games starting this afternoon in Houston and at some point early in the trip, John Stockton will dish off his 15,000th career assist.

• Knicks Silence Jazz

  New York Post | Mar 11, 2002

  The Olympics have left town but the ragtag Knicks put on their own show last night.

• Jazz Return to Mediocrity

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 11, 2002

  The Jazz reminded everyone in the Delta Center exactly who they are Friday night.

• 15,000, and Counting

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 11, 2002

  Fifteen thousand.

• Sloan Exposes Jazz for What They Really Are

  Salt Lake Tribune | Mar 11, 2002

  Owing to the fact that after the Jazz's 85-79 loss to New York on Friday Jerry Sloan was nothing short of mystified by his team's comatose performance, acknowledging how "difficult it is to figure these guys out" and that sometimes he damn near doesn't know or, even, recognize them from game to game, Professor Sloan marched back into the locker room to administer a kind of group personality test to his team.

• Assist master prepares to break milestone

  Deseret News | Mar 10, 2002

  Will anyone ever catch Stockton?

• Anderson, Eisley Not Forgotten by Utah

  | Mar 8, 2002

  Shandon Anderson and Howard Eisley are long gone.

• Jazz bask in glow of win

  | Mar 8, 2002

  Since the NBA doesn"t award degree-of-difficulty points at the end of the season, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan tried his best to treat a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers as just another game.

• Kirilenko's defense slows down Bryant

  | Mar 7, 2002

  Far be it from Andrei Kirilenko to disagree with a legendary coach.

• Victory has Jazz fans believing

  | Mar 7, 2002

  The capacity crowd was on its feet.

• Beating the best

  | Mar 7, 2002

  For just the second time in 14 tries, the Jazz finally did it.

• Bryant injures thumb

  | Mar 7, 2002

  Phil Jackson squeezed out a tortured smile and dropped into that disapproving tone of his, the one he saves for these occasions when the opponent has ruffled his purist sensibilities, the referees have been unhelpful and his Lakers have just stunned him with a sudden burst of ineptitude.

• Jazz Win From Foul Line

  | Mar 7, 2002

  84 It was the Jazz's turn Wednesday night, and they probably had an inkling soon after the start of their 92-84 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

• Kirilenko Earns Praise for Defensive Against Bryant

  | Mar 7, 2002

  After holding Kobe Bryant to three points on 0-for-9 shooting in the second half of Utah's 92-84 win over the Lakers on Wednesday, Jazz rookie Andrei Kirilenko predicted the challenge will be much different April 9 in Los Angeles.

• O'Neal, Ostertag celebrate birthdays

  | Mar 7, 2002

  Lakers center Shaquille O"Neal and Jazz center Greg Ostertag both celebrated birthdays on Wednesday, but Utah rookie Jarron Collins may have been in the best mood at the end of the night.

• Utah gets much-needed win

  | Mar 7, 2002

  The Jazz did more than knock off the world champs to get a monkey off their back Wednesday night, they watched their kids grow up.

• Lakers Get Picked On

  | Mar 7, 2002

  -- NBA dynasties rise and fall and rise again.

• Jazz contender pretenders?

  | Mar 6, 2002

  The Jazz are 1-12 against the top five teams in the NBA's Western Conference, with the sole win coming way back on Dec.

• Stagnant Jazz take on Lakers

  | Mar 6, 2002

  -- Heading into the homestretch of the season, the Jazz don"t appear to have much risk of missing the playoffs.

• Jazz Fall Short Against West's Best

  | Mar 6, 2002

  Against most teams, the Jazz are big enough.

• 18-point win annoys Sloan

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Easy 18-point win.

• Turnover Trauma

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Karl Malone scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz scored 33 points off 28 turnovers in a 100-82 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

• Turnovers doom Nuggets as streak in Utah continues

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Nuggets extend 12 game losing streak to Jazz in Salt Lake City.

• Cruise Control: Uninspired Jazz Coast

  | Mar 5, 2002

  It was difficult to tell who was least excited about being in the Delta Center Monday night -- the Nuggets, the Jazz or the crowd of 18,381 that witnessed Utah's 100-82 victory.

• Turnovers and all that Jazz wipe out Nuggets again

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Dead meat.

• Nuggets lose 28 turnovers as Jazz wins

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Karl Malone scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz scored 33 points off 28 turnovers in a 100-82 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

• Turnovers doom Nuggets as streak in Utah continues

  | Mar 5, 2002

  On Dec.

• Jazz Summary

  | Mar 5, 2002

  HIGH POINT The Jazz played decently on defense, contributing to the Nuggets' 28 turnovers and 37.

• Malone sparks fast start

  | Mar 5, 2002

  -- Karl Malone only scored four points in the first period Monday night, but it was one of his better all-around quarters of the season.

• Jazz coast to victory

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Jerry Sloan didn"t call his players thieves Monday night, but he came close.

• Jazz look like they're zoned out

  | Mar 4, 2002

  So far, the Jazz haven't met a zone they've liked.

• Jazz Hoping for Same Result Against New-Look Nuggets

  | Mar 4, 2002

  Fortunately for the Jazz, they have a chance to pick on someone their own size tonight.

• Padgett providing long-range boost

  | Mar 4, 2002

  Scott Padgett"s reign as the NBA"s top 3-point shooter lasted just one day, but his impact on the Jazz has been felt for weeks.

• Denver at Utah

  | Mar 4, 2002

  Nuggets play in Salt Lake vs.

• Jerry & Greg sit down for counseling

  | Mar 3, 2002

  (Family-therapy session, Feb.

• Scorebook: Officials have an off night

  | Mar 3, 2002

  The Jazz and Timberwolves were in playoff form Saturday night, but the officials weren"t nearly up to the task.

• Jazz crumble again vs. title contender

  | Mar 3, 2002

  That nine-point victory over Dallas back in December didn't seem like much at the time, but it was the last -- and only -- Jazz victory over a Western Conference contender this season.

• Jazz Again Woeful Against One of West's Best

  | Mar 3, 2002

  It is clear now.

• Whistle stop: Fouls quelch Jazz comeback

  | Mar 3, 2002

  For years, the Jazz were the ones who left opponents shaking their heads and making statements like this: "When you're playing against a top team, you're not going to get the calls.

• Sloan rips Jazz after loss

  | Mar 3, 2002

  As he often does after watching the normally precision-proud Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders walked away impressed.

• Wolves beat Utah 116-105

  | Mar 3, 2002

  In a game in which fouls were called for everything ranging from smacks and slaps to tickles and spittle, the Timberwolves still found a way to get legally physical with the Utah Jazz in their 116-105 victory Saturday night at the Delta Center.

• Wolves go deep to beat Utah

  | Mar 3, 2002

  Altitude.

• LaRue garners respect

  | Mar 2, 2002

  John Stockton has a difficult time understanding how 28 NBA general managers have failed to see what he sees in Rusty LaRue.

• 44-Point Win Fun For Malone, Jazz

  | Mar 2, 2002

  The Jazz scored a season-high 114 points in Thursday night's win over Memphis -- and the 44-point margin was the third biggest in franchise history.

• Marshall may be key to beating 'Wolves

  | Mar 2, 2002

  Can Donyell Marshall give the Jazz the next lift they need? After a 6-0 Eastern road trip, the Jazz got clobbered in Sacramento Tuesday, then returned home — for the first time in 26 days — to face the Grizzlies, who inexplicably had already beaten Utah twice this season.

• Waiving of Austin is called a 'favor'

  | Mar 1, 2002

  The Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday waived Ike Austin, the veteran center.

• Jazz are home, smiling

  | Mar 1, 2002

  There was even room for some joking Thursday night at the arena formerly known as the Salt Lake Ice Center; a chance to lighten up for a few moments.

• Everything clicks for Jazz

  | Mar 1, 2002

  With both their point guards in a heap of hurt, the Memphis Grizzlies were an accident waiting to happen Thursday night.

• Jazz glad to be home

  | Mar 1, 2002

  About the time Rusty LaRue got his first NBA dunk Thursday night, the Jazz were beginning to rinse the bitter taste of the Sacramento fiasco from their mouths.

• Jazz score lopsided victory over Memphis

  | Mar 1, 2002

  That wasn't a new Marshall in town Thursday night.

• Utah runs roughshod over Grizzlies

  | Mar 1, 2002

  He stood against a wall outside the visitors' locker room stewing in a basketball mess.