John Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 17, 2009 - ESPN

Updated: April 17, 2009, 4:28 PM ET

Hollinger's Gems: April 17, 2009

Speculating about Utah's offseason, the latest on the coaching carousel and more

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By John Hollinger
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1. If you're a Jazz fan looking for a glimmer of hope, try this one: Utah was 3-18 in the second game of back-to-backs this year, and 45-16 the rest of the time. Since there are no back-to-backs in the playoffs, it stands to reason that the Jazz will benefit as much as or more than any team in the league.

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