When the Jazz added proven veterans Joe Johnson and Boris Diaw to their young core in the offseason, they also brought in players that inspired "all kinds of memories" for Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni who coached both with the Phoenix Suns.
Johnson has been Utah's sixth man and had nine points and three assists in 22 minutes on Saturday. Diaw, who just came back from a bruised right leg, was held out of Saturday's game as part of the program while working his way back.
"Those are two of my favorite players," D'Antoni said. "The bad thing was Joe took off and Boris came in.