Round 1 Game 2 Utah Jazz at L.A. Clippers 8:30pm MDT

[Saint Cy of JFC]

A lot of the night we just let them dunk though. We didn't commit the preventative foul.

I don't know if it's luck... they couldn't shake completely free. I was encouraged by the game tonight. Team had every opportunity to lay down. One more shot goes in here or there and it turns the tide.

Yes, but my point is if the series continues and they continue their aggressiveness putting pressure on the rim, one would think they will eventually start getting more FT's as the series goes on. Or at least the potential is there since they arent relying on jumpers.

 

[Et tu Brute]

I wonder if DPOY voters see another reason why Rudy IS DPOY after that game.[/QUIOTE]

I hope they already voted (which I think they have)..

Did you see Green the other day!

 

[mellow]

I know the jazz are making an effort to guard the 3pt line, but I also feel they are fortunate with Crawford in particular. He is clanking shots I expect him to make.

Quin's post game remarks seemed to indicate the Jazz need to get used to playing without Rudy. I'm not sure what to make of it.

 

[mellow]

Yes, but they didnt play a "near perfect game". Still plenty of room for improvement from both teams in terms of playing a 48 minute game.

agreed.

 

[dipship31]

I know the jazz are making an effort to guard the 3pt line, but I also feel they are fortunate with Crawford in particular. He is clanking shots I expect him to make.

Quin's post game remarks seemed to indicate the Jazz need to get used to playing without Rudy. I'm not sure what to make of it.

I think it means we have to be just a bit more careful at running players off the 3pt line. I usually am all for players doing whatever they can on this team to run the opposition off the 3pt line, knowing we have excellence protecting the rim. Now that's not the case and I still want them to make an effort to get out to the 3pt line hopefully preventing a shot, but the guys need to still stay disciplined and try to stay in front of their man if they force them to not take the 3.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I know the jazz are making an effort to guard the 3pt line, but I also feel they are fortunate with Crawford in particular. He is clanking shots I expect him to make.

Quin's post game remarks seemed to indicate the Jazz need to get used to playing without Rudy. I'm not sure what to make of it.

Crawford is **** in the playoffs. Has been his entire career. I'm flabbergasted when he makes anything.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think it means we have to be just a bit more careful at running players off the 3pt line. I usually am all for players doing whatever they can on this team to run the opposition off the 3pt line, knowing we have excellence protecting the rim. Now that's not the case and I still want them to make an effort to get out to the 3pt line hopefully preventing a shot, but the guys need to still stay disciplined and try to stay in front of their man if they force them to not take the 3.

Man, there were periods during the 1st and 3rd quarter when it felt like we were jumping at everything. Really compromised our defense.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

They played well. Shot 52%... low turnovers. All their big players had good games. It wasn't like they played bad... sure they could play better.

I think we did great. They made a few timely shots... we did not. Without Gobert we are not a better team than them so we have to make those shots... honestly I think we need to get 1 of our 2 home games to give Rudy time to get back. I think he plays in games 5-7.

 

[mellow]

Crawford is **** in the playoffs. Has been his entire career. I'm flabbergasted when he makes anything.

I hope he stays that way.

 

[dipship31]

They played well. Shot 52%... low turnovers. All their big players had good games. It wasn't like they played bad... sure they could play better.

I think we did great. They made a few timely shots... we did not. Without Gobert we are not a better team than them so we have to make those shots... honestly I think we need to get 1 of our 2 home games to give Rudy time to get back. I think he plays in games 5-7.

Agreed, I feel the same way. At this point I'm just rooting that we can keep the series at 2-2 after our home games, I have very little confidence we can win both of them without Rudy.

 

[mellow]

Joe Johnson in the post game: We cant ease up because we are playing at home, they are going to play with more urgency.

Rodney Hood Post Game: Quin was complimentary of our effort. and I thought they were reviewing in for a flagrant or a clear path foul, I mean I jumped straight up and ended up on my back, but it is what it is.

Hayward: It was a frustrating game for us, we didn't play our best basketball. We will be excited to play in front of our home fans.

I shot the ball well from three, but not great from twos. They do a good job coralling our ball handlers into their bigs.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Agreed, I feel the same way. At this point I'm just rooting that we can keep the series at 2-2 after our home games, I have very little confidence we can win both of them without Rudy.

Ehh, I think we have to win these next two at home. Cant lose homecourt advantage, especially if we dont have Rudy.