Gordon Hayward Hits Game Winner to help Jazz win 1st game of season

Gordon Hayward got paid big time.  Stop me if I'm wrong. I believe he made 63 million for over 4 years.  Last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he played his butt off.  He had a block on Lebron James in the game. Gordon Hayward also hit a game winning shot to help the Utah Jazz defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-100.  Here are the stats for both teams.


Utah Jazz Top 5 Scorers

Gordon Hayward- 21 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 block, 7/12 FG, 7/7 FT, 0/1 3PTFG
Derrick Favors- 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists, 9/13 FG, 3/4 FT
Enes Kanter- 18 points, 5 rebounds, 8/13 FG, 1/2 3PTFG, 1/2 FT
Alec Burks- 11 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 3/8 FG, 4/4 FT, 1/2 3PTFG
Trevor Booker- 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4/8 FG, 1/2 3PTFG


Cleveland Cavaliers Top 5 scorers

Kyrie Irving- 34 points, 2 steals, 12/23 FG, 8/10 FT, 2/5 3PTFG
Lebron James- 31 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 8/18 FG, 12/12 FT, 3/5 3PTFG
Kevin Love- 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2/10 FG, 9/11 FT, 1/5 3PTFG
Anderson Varejao- 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 4/10 FG
Tristan Thompson- 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3/3 FG, 2/2 FT



Utah Jazz Thoughts

1. I admit I had this team finishing the worst in the Western Conference.  I felt this way because of how strong I thought Kobe would be, plus I thought the depth of the Lakers was solid.  I feel that I am wrong.  I could see Utah possibly being like Phoenix Suns of last year
2. Gordon Hayward was great in this game by blocking Lebron on defense, and then getting back on offense.   Hayward is my favorite player on the Jazz.  Can he be the leader is the question?
3. Congratulations to the Utah Jazz against a team who was over-hyped during the off-season, even by me.  
4. I like the five of Enes Kanter, Derrick Favors, Gordon Hayward, Alec Burks and Trey Burke.  So if they were to get a top 5 draft pick, I'd see them either go for Okafor or trading the pick. 
5. Derrick Favors putting up 21 and 10.  If he can do that most of the time, the Jazz have a good shot at winning games.

Cleveland Cavaliers Thoughts

1. The Cavs are 1-3 right now.  It is early.  I do feel this team will bounce back.  If D-Rose is healthy though, I don't see the Cavs beating the Bulls.  
2. Terrible shooting night by Kevin Love.  2 of 10 from the field.  All players have a bad night once in a while.  
3. Most of the players on this team are young.  I do feel this team will bounce back and start winning.

What are your thoughts on this win by the Utah Jazz?  What did you think of the clutch shot by Gordon Hayward and the block on Lebron?  I felt this was a great win for the Utah Jazz. Congratulations to them on their first win of the season.  Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. The place where you can read articles, send comments and purchase pro basketball merchandise.  

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