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Phoenix • As a player, learning the plays while deep in the throes of a 10-day contract can be quite difficult. You have to know every set, you have to do it fast and you have to do it with the pressure of not being able to make a mistake.

Now, imagine being a point guard on a 10-day contract, like Erick Green is with the Utah Jazz. That pressure increases ten-fold.

An NBA point guard is charged with having to know the plays, and having to know where his teammates are supposed to be as well. It's kind of like cramming for a final in college. There's a lot of information to process, and not a lot of time to process it in.

"Yes, it's difficult, for sure," Green said. "As floor leaders, you guys have to make sure you get the right spots. You have to know what's going on and who's doing what. I know it's going to take some time, but I just have to go out there and be myself."

Green is in the midst of his second 10-day contract and, at least for Saturday night's game against the Phoenix Suns, will play a role in whether the Utah Jazz win or lose. With Trey Burke out because of the flu, Green is slated to back up Raul Neto at the point. It's a daunting task because Quin Snyder's second unit point guard has traditionally played close to 20 minutes per night.

The Jazz have been happy with Green and his progress, which is why he was retained for a second 10-day contract. They have liked his defense and his ability to make shots. They like his size for the point guard spot and the fact that he's had previous NBA experience. It's not a lock, by any means, that the Jazz sign him for the remainder of the season, but Green has so far put forth a good impression.

He had two assists in the first half against the Suns on Saturday, including a beautiful lob pass to Trevor Booker for a dunk. He played five minutes with the second unit.

"In the small sample size that we have of him, we feel good about him and what he's doing," Snyder said. "He's got an opportunity with Trey out. Some of it will depend on feel and matchups, but I think he's going to have a chance to impact the game."

Getting back on track

After scoring 85 and 84 points on consecutive nights — albeit wins — over the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks, the Jazz are looking to find a groove in their offense. Utah struggled with the size and athleticism of both teams, and have struggled to make open shots. But the Jazz are confident. They liked they way they moved the ball in both games. But they want to take advantage of open looks at the basket, and limit turnovers.

"I think we have gotten good looks the majority of the time," Utah forward Joe Ingles said. "Some we've made and some we haven't. It obviously helps to win games when we're not scoring, so it's something that we're trying to work on."

Odds and ends

Jazz rookie Trey Lyles and Phoenix rookie Devin Booker meet for the second time, after playing last season at Kentucky. … Former Jazz players on the Suns include point guard Ronnie Price and head coach Earl Watson.

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