Jazz’s Harris M.I.A. after two playoff games against Spurs

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By Brian T. Smith

| The Salt Lake Tribune
First Published May 02 2012 09:44 pm • Last Updated May 02 2012 11:57 pm

San Antonio • Tony Parker no longer owns center stage as the Jazz’s primary concern.

Devin Harris has given him company.

While Al Jefferson shot just 5 of 15 from the floor during Utah’s 114-83 blowout loss to the Spurs in Game 2 on Wednesday, Harris was almost invisible. He recorded only five points on 2-of-7 shooting and had more turnovers (two) than assists (one).

Through two playoff contests, Harris is 5 of 16 from the field with seven turnovers and three assists, and he’s only averaging 6 points. In addition, the player who helped carry Utah into the postseason has spent Games 1 and 2 sharing nearly equal time with backup Jamaal Tinsley.

"We just can’t get to our spots offensively. They have thrown our rhythm a little bit and we just didn’t make shots [Wednesday]," Harris said. "We shot a horrible percentage. … With [an opponent] like this, you have to score, as well as defend. And we can’t have many games like this."

Still, Harris insisted the one-sided series was nowhere near being over. He helped guide Dallas to the 2006 NBA Finals and is one of Utah’s most experienced players. Harris has refused to rise too high or fall too low during the Jazz’s up-and-down 2011-12 season, and he’s convinced Utah’s not done fighting.

The Jazz were 25-8 at EnergySolutions Arena, and Utah has three days to overhaul its approach.

"We look forward to playing on our home floor. We will have the crowd behind us and it’s another opportunity for us," Harris said. "But, by all means, they won the first two games and they were supposed to. They’re a good team. But the series doesn’t start until somebody wins on their opponent’s home floor."

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Harris is sad. His game really hasn't improved since 2006. He's kind of the RJ of point guards, a guy with a lot of talent who really doesn't seem to do anything.

[T Park]

Harris will have a big game 3.

Hope everyone doesnt expect the Jazz to come rolling out like they did in game 2...

[Assman]

Probably has something to do with his gaping vagina.

[Mr. Body]

Wasn't he the #5 pick at one point?

[TwelveGs210]

That got can't even follow through with his "hard foul" let alone carry his team.. him, I'd rather have Mills.

[racm]

Devin "choke" Harris?

[MI21]

But the series doesn’t start until somebody wins on their opponent’s home floor."

San Antonio don't have to win on your home floor, Devin. You idiot.

[T Park]

If the Spurs want to win a ring they do..

[TwelveGs210]

If the Spurs want to win a ring they do..

Agreed. Not to to embrace the typical GNSF persona annointing this team as Champs with 14 wins to go, but barring injury, we should be able to go ahead and confirm we have home court throughout with Rose's injury..