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eeehhhhSpurs will sweep first two series.
On what do you base this expectation? Definitely not experience, because we all know Pop loves to play Bonner, especially in the playoffs.
eeehhhhSpurs will sweep first two series.
A sweep would be nice. Spurs get to rest since the second round will be much more physical and the one B2B there will be.
11. homecourt?
How many games are you thinking?
As much as I like to watch Hayward, he simply can't be considered any type of potent scorer. His 15.6 points per 40 minutes is mediocre; Danny Green, for example, scores more often. Good passer and playmaker for a wing. Bright future. Not a scorer right now.
Defensively, the Jazz have been better when he's been on the bench. And though the sample size is small, Ginobili has shredded him. I think Hayward can grow into being a good defender -- and I wouldn't doubt if he's better than Bell defensively these days -- but right now he's only about average.
I think the Spurs lose Game 4 and take the series in 5 games.
The Mormon crowd is good enough to net the Jazz one game and I don't know if Pop likes the idea of a 14 game winning streak going into the WCSF
A sweep would be just alright with me tho.
It's difficult for a young team to change their stripes, tbh. The Jazz were 4th in the league in fast break points. In fact, they averaged 3.2 more points per game on the fast break than the Spurs. The Jazz will need those points to try to keep it close. And with Devin Harris, who thrives on the fast break, it'd be a mistake to even try to turn it into an ultra slow paced game.
I think the Spurs will sweep but five games wouldn't be bad. These Spurs probably could use a little adversity right about now. As it is, this season feels eerily like 2004. For that reason, a loss in Game 3 wouldn't be the end of the world.At posters thinking it'll go to 5
That said, it would be a really bad sign if this series is extended to even six games. With a back-to-back a possibility in the second round, the Spurs need to quickly wrap up this series. San Antonio's chances of winning in the second round will dip ~10% if they can't win in 4 or 5 games, IMO.
If I'm the Spurs, I dare the Jazz to use the big Jefferson/Millsap/Favors lineup. Crisp side-to-side ball movement should destroy that tactic.
As long as they don't follow it up with a loss in Game 4.
And Game 5.
And Game 6.
I think there's a good chance the Jazz avoid the sweep, for a couple of reasons:
1. How many times this season have the Spurs given up a career high, or season high points to some second-tier player? I don't have a number, but it's a bunch. Any game where that happens is a potential L.
2. Based on history, there's a high probability that the zebras swallow their whistles for (at least) one of the first three games. The Spurs have great outside shooters, but they need Tim and Tony to score in the paint. If the Jazz can shut that down, without a huge FT disparity, they've got a good shot at winning a game. I think it happens once, anyway. Say, Game 3 in Utah?
That being said, the Jazz are 8-23 when their opponent scores 100+. Their ONLY chance is to make the games ugly, bang like , and keep the score low. They could do that effectively enough to win one game. I doubt they can make it two. The bigger concern, to me, is getting everybody through the series healthy and confident.
Then prepared to have your expectations crushed. We all know Pop will play him significant minutes.
I doubt a sweep, just because that's a pretty tall order, esp. having to play games in Salt Lake City, but I don't expect much drama either. 4-1 or 4-2 at most.
im expecting a sweep of the ....
Noon games blow but we didn't have Manu last year.
Ok for a sweep
My concern : with MEM/LAC going to seven it means Spurs won't play round two before 5/15!! It's a lot of rest and only 4 games in 20 days
I think there's a decent chance the Grizzlies make short work of the Clippers. CP3 probably won't be 100% and L.A. lacks depth and overall toughness. And as we Spurs fans know, that's not a recipe for success against Memphis.
Then again, if Zach Randolph doesn't have another gear to go to, that may indeed be a long series.
I have hope Manu is in shape by now.. If he is he is just waiting to explode in the playoffs, I still think he has a few 30 point games left.. He will be important against the Jazz since they like to foul a lot.. With Jazz's foul trouble if the 3s are not falling.. attack the rim, you would at least get fouled..... Spurs in 5 ... I just think Pop might tank or throw the white flag early in one game since this is a physical team... but who knows maybe our Jv unit with manu involved might beat them...
I think Clippers Grizzlies goes 7. Gonna be a damn fun series to watch.
This whole angle has been way too overblown here on ST imo. Sure it has bothered us in the past, but the Jazz will be playing at noon as well, which in Mountain West Time will be the equivalent of 11AM. I'm not too worried about it. If the Spurs lose a game this series it'll be game three of four, but I'm not sure the Jazz can pull that off and either way it sure as isn't going past game 5.
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Pop has never white flagged a playoff game unless it was 100% obvious the game was over and not winnable.
Unless he's shooting well.
If he's shooting well coupled with his good defense lately, all bets are off.
WWLWW
Spurs in 5.
spurs gonna sweep their way to the finals, book it s
I see a sweep as a strong possibility too
with pop and the big 3 taking off the final games to rest and prepare
i imagine that pop's game plans and adjustments alone will be top notch
utah is fortunate to be in the playoffs....it's going to be very tough for the Jazz
god bless 'em
David Stern will make this go 5 games...o well : )
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