Gordon Hayward replaced DeMarre Carroll as Utah's starting SF on Saturday, scoring 17 points with three 3-pointers, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
The Jazz trail the Lakers by half a game for the eighth seed, and Tyrone Corbin explained the lineup change by saying, "This is the time to do it to give us the best chance to finish as strong as we can." Hayward is actually averaging more points, 3-pointers and assists in a reserve role, where he handles the ball more frequently, but his team-high playing time suggests that he's about to explode.