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the line was pretty much -5 most of the afternoon. So I have to assume most guys pushed. There may have been some 4 or -4.5 early, or 5.5 late, but basically the jazz pushed, unlucky as it may be , or lucky , but the guy that said the Jazz covered
 
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I think Jazz was the right side for all 3 games.  First two games they dominated the boards and had so many 2nd chances it was ridiculous.  Lakers won via great shooting and  some clutch shots down the stretch (Fisher and Kobe). I agree about Harpring, keeps missing jumpshots at key times of the game, really poor shot selection.  Same could be said of Korver at times.  Anyhow, whoever wins will lose to the Hornets.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by wallstreetcappers:



Well have I been wrong so far? Nope.

I think they have him in the wrong spot and it is hurting the team. They need a better point, he just isnt cutting it, he is a total defensive liability and his creativity at point is not acceptable.

You might not like it, but the fact remains that the Jazz guard play in the playoffs is not good enough.

Deron needs to play shooting guard..





  you can't be serious with this statement.  They need a better point guard than D.Williams?? what???  only CP3 is better than him at that position.  
 
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  • [Win] NBA Playoffs - Conference Semifinals
    Utah -4 -110 on LA Lakers - Utah [Fri, May 9 9:05PM] [NBA]
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They covered.
 
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They covered at 1:43 Friday morning.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by gogoplata:

I think Jazz was the right side for all 3 games.  First two games they dominated the boards and had so many 2nd chances it was ridiculous.  Lakers won via great shooting and  some clutch shots down the stretch (Fisher and Kobe). I agree about Harpring, keeps missing jumpshots at key times of the game, really poor shot selection.  Same could be said of Korver at times.  Anyhow, whoever wins will lose to the Hornets.
lata, the winner is not determined by rebounds.  Hot shooters are important.  This is not football.  Ask that kid from Davidson or whatever that school was.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MrBator:

The Lakers impresseed me again even in defeat.  Instead of fading away and conceding Game 3 to the energized Jazz (like most 2-0  Game 3 road teams do), the Lakers locked down on defense in the 4th and the Jazz almost panicked themselves into a sticky situation.  Anytime I see a team even nearly overcome a very tough situational spot, I take that as a clue that they're really good.  Game 4 will be almost impossible to call, but I've had my fill of going against Kobe Bryant.  He's like The Devil in gym shorts when you're hoping and praying for the other side.  But I'll be hoping and praying anyway on Sunday because my Jazz series bets have just been upgraded to stable condition.

Pretty much exactly what I was just telling my buddies...

I can honestly say I had the Jazz tonight...and the Under. The Jazz were the right play tonight, but, as for my Lakers I feel pretty good. The Jazz SHOULD'VE dominated and they didn't. I tend to think the Lakers will bounce back in Game 4 as well, but, that's far from a lock or even close to it.

 
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Sorry Rastamayn,

Ive followed the Jazz a long time and I call it as I see it.

Williams cannot cover a point well enough, he isnt creative or quick enough off the dribble.

He really needs to be a shooting guard, like Hornacek was for Utah, he is getting killed out there, the numbers tonite were better but not good enough. Giving up 20 more points than you score will not win games in this league.

I know you like the guy but just realize what he is and isnt, he stops the dribble way too often, his defense isnt good enough and his shooting is streaky and not consistent, especially in the playoffs this year.

It stinks because I like Utah, but the guard play is why they lose the series unless they improve..oh and again, Harpring stinks..had to get that in again.
 
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Williams is a little pudgy don't cha think?   I see a young Tony Gwynn in the makings.
 
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it is not a question of what is the  the rigth pick in game 3 but  who you think is the better team  giving you the best ats win possible.i know lakers cannot  cover every game in the playoffs but so far they are 6-1.and the most important thing of all they went down figthing nearly pulled it off .
as long as the lakers play with determination and heart covering most of ther games there is  no reason for me to go against them.
you cant win them all but the most important thing is you win most of them 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by FriedShrimp:

Derek Fisher ain't sexy but he is SOLID

You are right on point with this statement.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by gogoplata:

I think Jazz was the right side for all 3 games.  First two games they dominated the boards and had so many 2nd chances it was ridiculous.  Lakers won via great shooting and  some clutch shots down the stretch (Fisher and Kobe). I agree about Harpring, keeps missing jumpshots at key times of the game, really poor shot selection.  Same could be said of Korver at times.  Anyhow, whoever wins will lose to the Hornets.

The Jazz had the rebounding edge today, and that was a key . It won't matter so much in the next game. The Jazz played their game tonight, and dominated. They almost lost. That tells me the Lakers shouldn't be bet against anytime soon. At least not in this series. Tonight was the best the Jazz had. It should have made a statement FOR them, not against them.

Sometimes you win, but you really lose. Sometimes you lose and you really win. The Lakers lost and really won, at least as far as this series is concerned.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by chillery:

Williams is a little pudgy don't cha think?   I see a young Tony Gwynn in the makings.

Fuckin' chillery.....

 
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This is a hard game to desect.
Why did Kobe play in the background in the 1st half?
It was like he or Phil was saying ....Lets see if the crew can beat this team without Kobe scoring.
 
If I would have known that was the game plan, never would have taken LA.
 
If this game was even at the half, it would have changed the scheme of the whole game. 
 
 
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i won jazz first half but lost by the hook for the sec half over,  thank you boozer,   just one of two????   that's all i asked???    i would have pushed the game line jazz minus 5,  
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