Published 23 days ago
by Brandon Ribak
at Bleacher Report - NBA
Five games into the beautiful 2009 NBA season and already teams are starting to show their true colors.
Organizations like New Jersey (0-5), Milwaukee (1-2), Minnesota (1-4), and Sacramento (1-4) were obviously not expected to turn heads this season and thus far neither team has disappointed in that regard.
Aside from the low-tier teams in the league, a few squads have started off on a slow note and have obvious potential to bounce back and recover throughout the next week or so.
NBA Primetime presents to you the "Slow Starts, Quick Recovery" teams of the NBA.
Utah Jazz - (1-3, .250 PCT) 4th in Northwest Division
After retaining Boozer from being dealt this offseason, the Jazz entered the year with high hopes and a well-assembled roster.
With three loses to Denver, Houston, and Dallas, the Jazz have started the season with a 1-3 overall record, averaging four points less on the offensive end than a year ago (99 PPG now, 103 PPG last season) while giving up five points more on the ...
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