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For all the emphasis on defensive accountability this season, the Jazz issued a reminder Thursday night that they still can outgun a team at EnergySolutions Arena, even a Western Conference favorite like the San Antonio Spurs .

Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin.

Boozer put up 27 and 14 with 2 steals and 2 blocks. Of course, my thinking immediately goes to: Showcase! If the Jazz are still shopping him, I bet that any teams that wanted him are kicking themselves for not getting him before the season started.

Posted by John Paulsen I thought about awarding this to Deron Williams for his 27-point, nine-assist, seven-rebound effort in Utah's 113-99 win over the Spurs, but then I remembered that Tony Parker isn't exactly known for his defensive prowess.

News: The Associated Press reports that Manu Ginobili had to get vaccinated for rabies after removing a rogue bat from the court during the Spurs' game with the Kings last Saturday.

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a jump shot against the Chicago Bulls during the game at United Center on October 29, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

Whether it haunts them down the road remains to be seen. The funny thing, though, is that the Jazz seemed more flustered Tuesday night by their seemingly devastating loss at Dallas than they did spooked.

The Jazz haven't playing much defense at all lately. But Jerry Sloan has been, and he spent part of Tuesday night defending - and dwelling on - Carlos Boozer in particular.

Forget the lightbulb question. How many men does it take to screw up a much-needed Utah Jazz victory and single-handedly overcome a 16-point deficit? One German, that's all.

Winning a third consecutive game won't be an easy task for the Houston Rockets, who will face a tough road test tonight against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.

The Jazz 's disappointing 2008-09 season can be attributed to two things: injuries and a lack of defense.

The starters DERON WILLIAMS Point guard 6-3, 207 25 years old Prior NBA Experience: 4 years.

After watching him open 1-for-11 and wind up shooting 3-for-14 in Wednesday night's season-opening loss at Denver, Deron Williams' advice to Carlos Boozer would be to simply shake it off.

What are we waiting for? As Max said in "Where the Wild Things Are": "Let the wild rumpus start!" The Jazz's 82-game rumpus begins tonight in Denver, and if there's one thing you can say about them, it's that they're as familiar as a beloved kids' book.

Home / Articles / Arts & Entertainment / Sports / Jazz's Carlos Boozer most hated in Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer most hated in Utah Everybody Hates Carlos: Has the Jazz's Boozer eclipsed President Obama as Utahns' favorite target for conservatitive bile? By Geoff Griffin Ever since he took office in January, 2009 - and maybe even before - Barack ...

The Utah Jazz are about to find out if they're a contender or just really expensive.

Last season: 48-34, third in the Northwest division, 8th in the Western conference.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. ? A busy day of comings and goings at Jazz camp Thursday ended with two free agents looking for work, one shooting guard staying home with a bad back and another headed out of town for a second opinion on his sore knee.

He missed the Jazz's final preseason game, a win Friday night at Sacramento, due to back spasms.

Second game in a preseason back-to-back set. Second among three in four nights with a week-and-a-half still to go before the regular season opens.