Jazz Get A Real Sneak Peek Of First Unit In 99-91 Victory Over Clippers

"Fans might've walked away from Saturday's game between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers talking about spectacular alley-oop plays and another intense duel between these two scrappy squads.

From rim-rocking dunks by Alec Burks and Gordon Hayward to a late brouhaha between roster hopeful Darnell Jackson and Clipper reserve Marqus Blakely, the Jazz's 99-91 win over this Los Angeles team offered some exciting moments.

But the most important thing that happened during Utah's fourth preseason win in five games could've been the extended sneak peek of the Jazz's first unit.

The starters spent more time on the court together in this one than in any previous exhibition contest, and the general consensus was that they're continuing to mesh into a solid group.

Sure, there's plenty of room for improvement — especially, Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin noted, on the defensive end in pick-and-roll situations"

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