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The next 2 games are a must lose!

I must be missing something but I’d much rather face Portland than Denver.

But really, it’s almost a wash.

I just don’t want OKC in the first round. I think they would avenge last year’s loss and that would be bitter. Westbrook would never let us forget it.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
Houston would be worse case scenario but I'm not sure how much making/winning an extra round of the playoffs matters. They will be motivated to avoid GS ( I think) and I expect them to take care of OKC. Hopefully Denver costs themselves the #2 seed and homecourt advantage in the second round (if they make it that far).

If CJ is healthy we could absolutely lose to Portland. Losing Nurkic is a big blow for them but Collins is okayish and Meyers Leonard has never missed a shot against the Jazz.. like ever.

Not afraid of anyone but Portland is still going to be a tough out for us... and may very well beat us. Not worth telling guys or coaches - "Lose the game tonight because we are terrified of team x and will dominate team y".
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Lol what???

We lose to Portland? Seriously? Some of you must’ve missed them last year in the playoffs. And they were healthier and better last year. Ed Davis gave us fits with his length and activity.

They have no one to match us up inside. And as long as we have a healthy Mitchell, Dlil will be cancels out.

Some of you are vastly overrating Portland. I’d much rather face them than OKC, Houston, or Denver.
 
The Thriller said:
Lol what???

We lose to Portland? Seriously? Some of you must’ve missed them last year in the playoffs. And they were healthier and better last year. Ed Davis gave us fits with his length and activity.

They have no one to match us up inside. And as long as we have a healthy Mitchell, Dlil will be cancels out.

Some of you are vastly overrating Portland. I’d much rather face them than OKC, Houston, or Denver.
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They got run last year but Holidays defense was amazing and Rondo played really well... AD was healthy and everywhere... they overwhelmed them with perimeter speed and athleticism. We aren’t like NO. Playoffs are about styles... Portland has played us pretty well last two years. We allow teams to shoot midrange and CJ and Dame can do that.

I think we’d beat them and I’d rather play them than Houston and maybe OKC... but we ain’t exactly healthy and we aren’t good enough to be super cocky against anyone.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
Houston would be worse case scenario but I'm not sure how much making/winning an extra round of the playoffs matters. They will be motivated to avoid GS ( I think) and I expect them to take care of OKC. Hopefully Denver costs themselves the #2 seed and homecourt advantage in the second round (if they make it that far).

If CJ is healthy we could absolutely lose to Portland. Losing Nurkic is a big blow for them but Collins is okayish and Meyers Leonard has never missed a shot against the Jazz.. like ever.

Not afraid of anyone but Portland is still going to be a tough out for us... and may very well beat us. Not worth telling guys or coaches - "Lose the game tonight because we are terrified of team x and will dominate team y".
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Regarding Leonard. Someone posted that he averages 6 points per game against us

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fishonjazz said:
I might rather face GS than Houston.

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Nah. Houston is somewhat overrated. They're worse than last year, not better. CP3 is no where near the player he once was. Harden can't sustain his absurd performances against playoffs defense for an entire series. We've seen him get tired before in the playoffs, several times.

That said, they're still better than the Jazz by a notable margin, and it would take a miracle for the Jazz to advance. As opposed as to zero chance against the Warriors. People forget how epic the Warriors can be every season.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
They got run last year but Holidays defense was amazing and Rondo played really well... AD was healthy and everywhere... they overwhelmed them with perimeter speed and athleticism. We aren’t like NO. Playoffs are about styles... Portland has played us pretty well last two years. We allow teams to shoot midrange and CJ and Dame can do that.

I think we’d beat them and I’d rather play them than Houston and maybe OKC... but we ain’t exactly healthy and we aren’t good enough to be super ****y against anyone.
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Maybe OKC? There’s no question in my mind. OKC would take us out in 6 imo. Russell is better than Dlil and We don’t have anyone that comes close to matching Paul George this year. Adams almost negates Gobert. their increased length plus Schroeder, minus Melo makes them much more formidable. I’d avoid OKC at all costs this year.

Portland isn’t built for the playoffs. Zero post game and average defense. Bully CJ, he’ll fade, like always. Dlil is good for maybe One or two games.

They have nothing to match our bigs inside. It’ll be a dunk fest. I see Portland as an ideal matchup tbh.
 
Alfalfa said:
Nah. Houston is somewhat overrated. They're worse than last year, not better. CP3 is no where near the player he once was. Harden can't sustain his absurd performances against playoffs defense for an entire series. We've seen him get tired before in the playoffs, several times.

That said, they're still better than the Jazz by a notable margin, and it would take a miracle for the Jazz to advance. As opposed as to zero chance against the Warriors. People forget how epic the Warriors can be every season.
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Yeah the Rockets are overrated. They are 53-28 and third in the west after a HORRIBLE start to the year and they just happen to have the second best player this season. Whatever man
 
There's two types of people in this world...people that aren't afraid of obstacles/challenges and will face them head on, then there are those that like to run and hide and look for the easy way out. You are what you are I guess. **** it! Bring on Houston or Golden State...we don't dodge anyone.
 
Looking at the topic title, I thought this was a post by CJ. No, we need to win atleast 1 of 2 and avoid Houston in the 1st round.
 
akirac73 said:
There's two types of people in this world...people that aren't afraid of obstacles/challenges and will face them head on, then there are those that like to run and hide and look for the easy way out. You are what you are I guess. **** it! Bring on Houston or Golden State...we don't dodge anyone.
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So you seem to be the type who loves obstacles and never takes the easy route.

I'm assuming that you walk every where you go cause driving is too easy. You don't use electricity. Make all your own food and clothes. Etc etc.

I call people who would choose to do everything the hard way, dumb.

When I need to move a pallet of materials a long distance at work I use a forklift. It's easier no doubt than using a pallet jack (faster too) When I see someone using the pallet jack instead of the forklift I see an inefficient dumbass.

Whoever the jazz play against in the playoffs they should keep Rudy and Donovan on the bench the whole time cause that would make for a better challenge!

Of course you should take the easier route. When there are multiple paths to choose from you should almost always choose the easiest one. It's common sense

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