Penetration is key to Spurs' point binge

"I've always felt that when there is a layoff, neither team likes it," Popovich said. "If you win the (previous) game, somehow you feel like if you have got a little momentum (and) you want to go play. If you lose the (previous) game, you feel miserable for longer — and you like to go play."

Spurs veteran Michael Finley sees things differently.

"Rest is good," Finley said. "It's good for everybody, both physically and mentally. We'll still be able to get in the gym the next couple days to work on our games, but at the same time it's always good to get away and come back rejuvenated."

HE SAID IT: Williams, on the Spurs: "You've got to pick your poison."

HE SAID IT II: Ginobili, on the Jazz: "Utah now is a different team than years ago. They are really good in transition and playing up-tempo."

HE SAID IT III: Sloan, on San Antonio's backdoor cuts: "We were totally lost. Our big people, their heads were spinning like a top."

NO DEBATE: It wasn't exactly a bold overture, but Jazz power forward Carlos Boozer did call out his teammates out a bit after his 33-point showing in Game 2.

"We know if we tighten up our defense a little bit more in Salt Lake, we should have a much better chance," Boozer said. "We just need a couple more guys to step up, give us a little bit more help."

That point was not exactly debated by veteran guard Derek Fisher, who shot 1-for-9 from the field Tuesday.

"We obviously need contributions from more of our guys, which will help," Fisher said. "Individually, the guys that are struggling — including myself — need to consciously make an effort to keep it going."

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