Gordon knows that the best players have got to play the best. He’s a leader of this group, the leader of this team. —Igor Kokoskov
LOS ANGELES — As fans and the organization are well aware, the Utah Jazz have had more than their share of medical issues this season.
George Hill (11 games), Derrick Favors (11), Boris Diaw (eight), Gordon Hayward (six) and Rodney Hood (two) have all missed action because of various ailments.
Unfortunately, it was Quin Snyder’s turn Monday night.
Fortunately for the ill coach, his players played much better than he felt in a 107-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.