Lakers_Slapper
Well-Known Member
With 10 games remaining in a very close Western Conference Playoff race. Our fate lies in not only what we can control (wins and gameplay) but also what we cant control (success of SAS, OKC, NOP & MINN)
1. Goes without saying, we need to win. There is no tomorrow only today and every win matters.
2. We need a little luck and the listed opposing teams above need to lose.
If the Jazz get stuck at a 7th or 8th seed we are toast. Not because we cant beat the Warriors or the Rockets, but because we will have no momentum or confidence built up.
If we are a 4th or even 5th seed, I think that we can definitely dismantle our competition and advance to the next round, where we can give any team that we face a problem.
It is going to come down to Rubio.
When he's hot, we win. When he's cold we lose.
The Jazz obviously don't have an allstar, and most people will tell you that in todays NBA you need not 1 but 2. (Golden State has 4)
I think this is a misconception.
We play a team style offense and defense, never relying on any one single player. There is only black and white with this and no gray area.
The downside is that, if you have a guy that is off or having a bad game, it will cost you a win, no questions. However the upside is that if all cylinders are firing, you can beat the best regardless of star power.
Rubio is an X-factor. He moves the ball into motion a majority of the game, and he will defend some of the best talent of an opposing team.
Golden State: Steph Curry
Houston: Chris Paul or occasionally James Harden
Portland: Damien Lillard
OKC: Westbrook
NOP: Jrue Holliday
His defense, ball handling, distribution and shot selection have to be perfect to get the better side of a +/- on his opponent.
1. Goes without saying, we need to win. There is no tomorrow only today and every win matters.
2. We need a little luck and the listed opposing teams above need to lose.
If the Jazz get stuck at a 7th or 8th seed we are toast. Not because we cant beat the Warriors or the Rockets, but because we will have no momentum or confidence built up.
If we are a 4th or even 5th seed, I think that we can definitely dismantle our competition and advance to the next round, where we can give any team that we face a problem.
It is going to come down to Rubio.
When he's hot, we win. When he's cold we lose.
The Jazz obviously don't have an allstar, and most people will tell you that in todays NBA you need not 1 but 2. (Golden State has 4)
I think this is a misconception.
We play a team style offense and defense, never relying on any one single player. There is only black and white with this and no gray area.
The downside is that, if you have a guy that is off or having a bad game, it will cost you a win, no questions. However the upside is that if all cylinders are firing, you can beat the best regardless of star power.
Rubio is an X-factor. He moves the ball into motion a majority of the game, and he will defend some of the best talent of an opposing team.
Golden State: Steph Curry
Houston: Chris Paul or occasionally James Harden
Portland: Damien Lillard
OKC: Westbrook
NOP: Jrue Holliday
His defense, ball handling, distribution and shot selection have to be perfect to get the better side of a +/- on his opponent.
