Good to know that Caron Butler and Tiago will only miss one game from their respective hand injuries :lol
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Good to know that Caron Butler and Tiago will only miss one game from their respective hand injuries :lol
Jazz are so much better at home that this game should be more difficult. To have an easy series that will allow Spurs to be fresh for the secodn round, Spurs need to win at least one of two games in Utah.
My guess is that they figure this series is least likely to go six or seven games. They're doing the Spurs a favor if they take care of business. You don't want the Spurs having seven to ten days off between this series and the next one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aztecfan03
Game is on ESPN Australia at 12:00pm EST
This doesn't really matter that much, but:Quote:
Originally Posted by chazley
They lost 3 in LA in the 2008 WCF.
They lost 2 in Dallas in the 2009 WCFR.
They won 1 and lost 2 in Dallas in the 2010 WCFR.
They lost 2 in Phoenix in the 2010 WCSF.
They lost 3 in Memphis in the 2011 WCFR.
0-3 (LAL, 2008)
0-2 (DAL, 2009)
0-5
1-2 (DAL, 2010)
1-7
0-2 (PNX, 2010)
1-9
0-3 (MEM, 2011)
1-12
We're too deep and playing too well right now to get rattled. Spurs by 5.
I think the key will be how much time Corbin gives to Favors. No Favors = No chance, he's that good for them.
Actually, this is the time where Manu steps up. He loves angry crowds. I remember him really taking it to Derek Fisher in Utah in 2007. He and Timmy got a ton of free throws in the fourth quarter. Thought that crowd was gonna have puppies.
This. They don't get enough stops. That may lead to their very early demise. They aren't confident enough offensively or sharp enough defensively to overcome our inevitable big run(s). They would be like Dallas in their game three who got down, fought back, got down again, fought back, but cracked the third time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nathan89
Timvp, I beg to differ. Huge difference betw this playoff Utah team and reg season team. They have deer in headlight looks every time they have tipped it off thus far. The Spurs will get lead in the game from get go and never relinquish it.
Spurs win tonight by at least 6, and on Monday by 20+.
I have thought of so many possible scenarios it has driven me crazy. I have to admit I have no clue as to how this game will go other than both teams SHOULD come out of the gate with intensity.
Right now I'm thinking we win by four with Manu making foul shots down the stretch. But by game time I might change my mind.
Let's get this on.
The Spurs complained about a hectic end of the season schedule.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aztecfan03
The question is how Pop reacts to them being blown out. Does he fight to see if they can still win the game or does he give up and rest the guys for the next game? If you're a championship level team you have to be able to handle being down 10+ and winning.
Whoever gets sloppy on defense tonight will lose the game.
To put how huge the difference is with these Jazz regarding home vs. road:
Home Record
2004 Lakers: 34-7
2006 Mavs: 34-7
2007 Suns: 33-8
2003 Mavs: 33-8
2003 Nets: 33-8
2010 Suns: 32-9
2009 Mavs: 32-9
2012 Jazz: 31-10
2005 Nuggets: 31-10
2005 Suns: 31-10
2004 Grizzlies: 31-10
2003 Lakers: 31-10
2003 Suns: 30-11
2011 Grizzlies: 30-11
2008 Suns: 30-11
2008 Hornets: 30-11
2008 Lakers: 30-11
2007 Cavs: 30-11
2007 Jazz: 31-10
2010 Mavs: 28-13
2006 Kings: 27-14
2005 Sonics: 26-15
2007 Nuggets: 23-18
Road Record
2005 Suns: 31-10
2007 Suns: 28-13
2003 Mavs: 27-14
2010 Mavs: 27-14
2008 Lakers: 27-14
2008 Hornets: 26-15
2006 Mavs: 26-15
2008 Suns: 25-16
2007 Nuggets: 22-19
2004 Lakers: 22-19
2010 Suns: 22-19
2005 Sonics: 21-20
2007 Jazz: 20-21
2007 Cavs: 20-21
2004 Grizzlies: 19-22
2003 Lakers: 19-22
2009 Mavs: 18-23
2005 Nuggets: 18-23
2006 Kings: 17-24
2003 Nets: 16-25
2011 Grizzlies: 16-25
2003 Suns: 14-27
2012 Jazz: 13-28
(2012 Jazz obviously prorated)
These Jazz are the worst road team the Spurs have faced in the Big 3 era. But at home, they are in the top half and better than the 2011 Grizzlies and 2008 Lakers -- teams that eliminated the Spurs.
I like this stat from David Locke's twitter better than the Jazz's home record:
Spurs started year 2-8 on road since then 20-3 with two of those games without Duncan, Parker and Manu. Think about that.
if we lose tonight it's over
Nathan 89.. Totally love your vid of Amare bashing the fire extinguisher LMAO classic good job
Pretty close :toastQuote:
Originally Posted by Leetonidas