October 29, 2013
The 2013-14 NBA season got underway with three games on the docket. On this night, the Pacers, Lakers, and Heat each notched their first win by knocking off the Magic, Clippers, and Bulls respectively.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning: 30
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: 27
October 30, 2013
Most teams, including the Jazz, had their first game on October 30. With 14 games on the schedule it was a League Pass subscriber's paradise. By the time the smoke cleared, 13 teams picked up their first win. Sadly, one of those teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder, got that win by holding off a fourth-quarter rally by the Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. I made it to the arena for the second half and had a great time. As Hayward's game-tying three-point attempt missed, I angrily slammed a couple of my magnetic schedules on the seats in front if me, causing some damage.
Fortunately, these weren't a hot commodity so I was able to grab some extras, so it's all good.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning: 27
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: 14
October 31, 2013
On Halloween night, two teams, the Clippers and Bulls, looked for their first win after dropping their season-openers two days earlier. Both teams succeeded in their endeavors by knocking off the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning:14
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: 12
November 1, 2013
The NBA kicked off the first weekend of the season with a 13-game Friday. Seven teams got on the board with their first win, suddenly sending the number of win-less squads into single digits. Sadly, the Jazz were not one of those teams to pick up their first W, as Eric Bledsoe of the Phoenix Suns capped his fabulous fourth quarter with this dagger that gave the Suns the victory:
Win-Less Teams in the Morning: 12
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: The Not-So-Fab 5
Utah Jazz (0-2)
Denver Nuggets (0-2)
New Orleans Pelicans (0-2)
Boston Celtics (0-2)
Washington Wizards (0-2)
November 2, 2013
Only two of the Not-So-Fab 5 (Jazz, Pelicans) were in action tonight. The Pelicans took care of business in a blowout win over the Charlotte Bobcats. The Jazz also took care of business, at least in the first half, as they took a 56-40 lead into the break. Sadly, the Rockets won the second half, tying the game up going into the fourth quarter and winning 104-93.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning: 5
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: The Un-Fantastic 4
Utah Jazz (0-3)
Denver Nuggets (0-2)
Boston Celtics (0-2)
Washington Wizards (0-2)
November 3, 2013
The Wizards and Celtics each had a chance get that elusive first win. Sadly for them, each team lost by 10 points to the Heat and Pistons, respectively.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning:4
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: The Un-Fantastic 4
Utah Jazz (0-3)
Denver Nuggets (0-2)
Boston Celtics (0-3)
Washington Wizards (0-3)
November 4, 2013
This was a relatively quiet Monday with the Celtics being the only team of the win-less crew to have game. They put up a good fight against the Memphis Grizzlies, but ultimately lost 88-95 after being outscored by 13 in the fourth quarter.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning:4
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: The Un-Fantastic 4
Utah Jazz (0-3)
Denver Nuggets (0-2)
Boston Celtics (0-4)
Washington Wizards (0-3)
November 5
The Jazz and the Nuggets continued to fight the good fight and get their first win. The Nuggets put a decent fight against the San Antonio Spurs before losing 102-94. The Jazz never put up much of a fight in a 16-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Brook Lopez ran wild, scoring 27 points on 10-13 shooting from the floor and 7-9 from the FT line. This play here sums up the game pretty well.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning:4
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: The Un-Fantastic 4
Utah Jazz (0-4)
Denver Nuggets (0-3)
Boston Celtics (0-4)
Washington Wizards (0-3)
November 6
On the fourth day of the No-Win club having 4 members in the morning, something had to give. The Wizards took on the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Jazz and Celtics faced each other in an effort to see who could out-lose the other. The Wizards broke through with a nice 14-point win, and the Jazz out-lost the Celtics, falling behind big after an 8-point second quarter. A late comeback attempt fell short with the Jazz losing 97-87.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning:4
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: 2 - The Dumbstruck Duo
Utah Jazz (0-5)
Denver Nuggets (0-3)
November 7
The Jazz had the night off with the Nuggets facing the Atlanta Hawks. Former Jazzman Paul Millsap (it feels weird writing that) had a sensational game for the Hawks, scoring 29 points (10-15 FGs, 7-11 FTs), grabbing 10 boards, and handing out 5 assists. It wasn't quite enough though, and the Nuggets picked up the 109-107 win to improve to 1-3.
Win-Less Teams in the Morning: 2
Win-Less Teams at the End of the Day: 1 - The Cellar Dwellers
Utah Jazz (0-5)
November 8
The Jazz are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls tonight. What do you think Jazz Nation? Will the Jazz be 1-5 when they face Toronto or will they bring an 0-6 record north of the border?
