duncan228
05-28-2007, 01:06 PM
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Spurs' Game 4 keys to victory
Web Posted: 05/27/2007 11:23 PM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
SHARE THE BALL — BUT NOT WITH THE JAZZ
After committing 24 turnovers in Game 2, the Spurs reduced their giveaways in Game 3 to ... 20.
That's not going to cut it on the road. Utah feeds off the energy of its crowd, and the Spurs' mistakes repeatedly allowed the Jazz to get out and run.
The Jazz varied their defense on Tony Parker, dropping under the Spurs' screens to keep him from getting into the lane. Parker hit a fair amount of his jump shots but needs to make quicker and better decisions with the ball.
The same goes for Manu Ginobili, who was sometimes blitzed by two defenders, and Tim Duncan, who too often tried to force his way to the rim.
"Sometimes we hold the ball and try to create one-on-one, and that's not who we are," Ginobili said. "We are way better when we move the ball and attack the defense."
CHANNEL THE SPIRT OF THE COYOTE
The Spurs are 0-9 all-time in Utah during the postseason, and there's a reason: Few crowds are louder than the ones that fill EnergySolutions Arena.
The Spurs can help themselves by staying composed, something they did not do in Game 3.
"We got frustrated because we could not stop thinking about the officials, and that's always bad for you," Ginobili said. "We have to realize it's going to be the same way, and we just have to keep fighting and playing as if it were 0-0."
REMEMBER THERE ARE TWO HALVES
The Spurs have given up 64, 55 and 66 points in the second halves of the three games.
The Spurs were able to get away with a flimsy defense in the first two games after building a sizeable lead in the second quarters. In Game 3, they were run over.
Utah is one of the league's most physical teams. Though the Spurs say the Jazz haven't worn them down, they certainly appear to be withering down the stretch.
"No excuses," Parker said. "They played better than us, and that's the bottom line. So we have to get better."
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA052807.03X.BKNspurs.keys.34c3b71.html
Spurs' Game 4 keys to victory
Web Posted: 05/27/2007 11:23 PM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
SHARE THE BALL — BUT NOT WITH THE JAZZ
After committing 24 turnovers in Game 2, the Spurs reduced their giveaways in Game 3 to ... 20.
That's not going to cut it on the road. Utah feeds off the energy of its crowd, and the Spurs' mistakes repeatedly allowed the Jazz to get out and run.
The Jazz varied their defense on Tony Parker, dropping under the Spurs' screens to keep him from getting into the lane. Parker hit a fair amount of his jump shots but needs to make quicker and better decisions with the ball.
The same goes for Manu Ginobili, who was sometimes blitzed by two defenders, and Tim Duncan, who too often tried to force his way to the rim.
"Sometimes we hold the ball and try to create one-on-one, and that's not who we are," Ginobili said. "We are way better when we move the ball and attack the defense."
CHANNEL THE SPIRT OF THE COYOTE
The Spurs are 0-9 all-time in Utah during the postseason, and there's a reason: Few crowds are louder than the ones that fill EnergySolutions Arena.
The Spurs can help themselves by staying composed, something they did not do in Game 3.
"We got frustrated because we could not stop thinking about the officials, and that's always bad for you," Ginobili said. "We have to realize it's going to be the same way, and we just have to keep fighting and playing as if it were 0-0."
REMEMBER THERE ARE TWO HALVES
The Spurs have given up 64, 55 and 66 points in the second halves of the three games.
The Spurs were able to get away with a flimsy defense in the first two games after building a sizeable lead in the second quarters. In Game 3, they were run over.
Utah is one of the league's most physical teams. Though the Spurs say the Jazz haven't worn them down, they certainly appear to be withering down the stretch.
"No excuses," Parker said. "They played better than us, and that's the bottom line. So we have to get better."