The Jazz bench has been absolutely key to their success this year. Take into account that the Jazz have one of the best records in the league following their acquisition of Kyle Korver, who plays off the bench (and keep in mind that at the time of said acquisition, the Jazz had a losing record).
But the Jazz bench is much deeper than just Kyle Korver. With the likes of Matt Harpring, Paul Millsap, Ronnie Price and CJ Miles, the Jazz bench is full of guys who have shown that they can step up and play.
Harpring is a guy who never gives up and is willing to play to the best of his ability, even on nights when his shots won't fall, and will pester anyone, anyone, on defense to the point of incredulous frustration.
Paul Millsap, knows that he has to step it up behind Boozer, especially because Boozer hasn't played his best since the All-Star game. In fact, venture back to February when Millsap shot for 19 against Detroit to lead the Jazz in a great comeback game from 15 down.
Jason Hart proved he has what it takes to step it up when he led the Jazz back from 15 or so down in a game against Portland in November to within 4. I'm still positive that had Sloan not pulled the "duh" and pulled Hart, the Jazz would have won that game.
Regardless, there are several games over the regular season which you could review and see that the Jazz bench can, has and does rise to the occasion when they can see that the starting line isn't playing their best.
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