Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25), of Brazil, warms up before facing the Denver Nuggets in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, in Denver. Utah won 96-84. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
“Raul … he’s been the best perimeter defender on our team and grades out with all the numbers.”
SAN ANTONIO — The triple-wing starting lineup didn’t last long.
A day after Alec Burks replaced Raul Neto in the first five, the Jazz switched back to their usual lineup against the San Antonio Spurs.
Coach Quin Snyder said he preferred having the 6-foot-6 Burks guard Russell Westbrook in the Oklahoma City overtime loss, but on Monday he wanted Neto to return to his starting spot against the smaller Tony Parker.