Comments about ‘Utah Jazz: Underdog Jazz hoping to shock the world in 1st round’

We are TOAST.

What difference would calling him up make? NONE!

Lakers win all four!

Wouldn't want to add an active body that might play a little defense to the mix, now would we? Someone that clearly showed that he wanted to play in this league before he was banished?

As if it would make any difference!

Is it possible to just forfeit in the NBA playoffs and avoid the embarrassment that gutless, heartless performances will bring?

I'm sure "shorthanded" will be the excuse when the Lakers blow the Jazz out of the water in this series. Too bad we couldn't be like the Golden State Warriors and find a way to win on the road with only 7 players.

on Koufos. We'll need lots of offense against the Lakers. Let Koufos bang with Bynum.

Sean Devaney's prediction from Yahoo! Sports website:

"1. Lakers vs. 8. Jazz: On March 10, the Jazz had won 15 of 16 and were shaping up to be a West force. But they went 7-11 from there. Now, they're first-round fodder. Lakers in 4."

This was the only one of the eight first round matches for which he predicted a sweep.

what a boring , losing pattern year after year...should be named after some soap opera as in who cares and the system is based on the good ol' days which never produced a championship in the first...you'd have to pay me to watch these guys!

Yeah, but Devaney also predicted the Pistons would take the Cavs to 5. The Pistons are a much worse team than the Jazz, and the Cavs are a better team than the Lakers. There's no logic to his thinking. The man is a Lakers fan, and always favors the Lakers in his predictions.

I don't think the Jazz stand much of a chance at beating the Lakers in this series, but I don't think they'll get swept either.

So many of you are quick to dump this Jazz team. I understand the anger/frustration that each fan feels to some extent. However, remember that the Jazz beat the Lakers once this year (in the midst of injury issues with Boozer). Don't discount the heart and pride of this team. I know, that sounds a little funny. You ask what heart? Remember, the Jazz stumbled to the finish line in 2007 and faced a home-court advantaged Rockettes team.

I know, they have more injury issues this time around. And the Lakers are a better opponent. But, while I believe the Lakers should be favored without question, they still have to play the game. The Lakers have not won in Utah this year. The Jazz are 48-34. They are not making the playoffs at 39-43 like Detroit. This is a team that would have home-court were it playing a series in the east (they'd be 4th out there).

So, let's not be so cynical. The Jazz are not the Clippers of this season remember! They are a proud bunch even if it doesn't look that way.

Go Jazz!!!

If they bring up Koufus, it'd better be to play serious minutes. I don't care if he struggles and the Jazz get swept... I think this young guy is going to be solid but he needs the playing time.

In fact at this point, I wouldn't care if management looked at this round as "camp" and played players who they want to evaluate for next season, especially KK and Fes.

Based on the way the Jazz played to close out the season I do not think there is pride or heart or anything else that resembles strength/toughness.

WEAK is all that comes to mind--mentally and physically.

There is nothing else to describe the last couple of weeks other than a total meltdown. Sure their schedule was tough but they lost some games that should not have been tough. Those games were only tough because we have too many sissies on this team named Boozer and Okur.

If those two are all this team has to defend the rim then they will never get anywhere in the post season.

We will win a token game-credit the fans though-I doubt we will get swept.

May as well put Koufus and Fess in the lineup and give them some minutes--not that they will affect the outcome but let them get a feel for the intensity.

Hopefully Booz and Okur are gone and we get some real BIGs that at least give us a chance. This rebuilding process could take years.

When was the last time there was ZERO chance in the playoffs?

A dark day for Jazz fans.

We can beat the Lakers come on already, all you Utah UTE fans are the the same way about the Jazz you only like them when they are winning.

4-1, we will win only one game at home, first two in L.A. will end up minus 20 points, we have zero chance, the mentality of this team isn,`t good enough to overcome Lakers... hope for the next year and well used draft pick from NY.

I'll tell you Jazz fans how to prepare for the first-round playoff series:

Buy a broom.

12:37 "...what a boring , losing pattern year after year.."

Now pay attention. Check the statistics and you will find that the Jazz have been in the playoffs as consistently than any other team in the NBA overthe past 23 years - including LA, Boston, Chicago, San Antonio - any of them. No, they haven't won the big one but they have provided excitement and enjoyment to those who love basketball.

"boring, losing pattern, year after year?" Hardly. They played in the Western Conference finals in 2007! As I said - PAY ATTENTION.

At least Kuofos can give 6 more fouls on Bynum, Odom, or Gasol. If we can't wear down their 3 big men we'll be done in 5.

i say recall koufas and let him compete in the middle with the laker's big 3. gasol, bynum, and odom are just to big to match up with. i think they send collins to the d league. i dont know how many times the other night he let the lakers bigs get deep position in the paint where they could just turn and shoot. i mean you teach 5th graders to not let the opposing team get that deep. plus koufas is an energy guy that really help during playoff run. he is more active and more of a threat to score. the jazz need him to compete on the offensive and defensive glass. and when are the jazz gonna learn that odom is left handed? they just let him come across the middle to his left and foul him giving him a three point play opportunity. but i will say i think this series will be closer than most think. all the pressure is on the lakers.

The Jazz wont win the Championship this year, but they are not in a bad spot.

Let's step back for a moment:

The Jazz finished the regular season with a .585 winning percentage, almost 60% I wouldn't call that a bad thing. Also, that winning percentage comes after major injuries to D-Will and Boozer.

Does anybody remember the 12-game win streak? Does any body recall Milsap's double-double streak as a starter?

Not only that, but if management decides to deconstruct this team they've got a lot to work with! Three valuable expiring contracts, the Knicks draft rights, and if we loose Boozer, we've got a good young player in Milsap who could be a starter on most NBA teams.

Not only that, the Playoffs aren't over people! I'm not saying that the Jazz will beat LA (but I pray for it), the probably wont, but stranger things have happened (Golden State over Dallas anybody?).

Everyone is down on the Jazz, but if they catch fire, LA better look out. Kobe will once again be the difference in this series. If the Jazz can keep him away from the freethrow line, this could be a series.

Jazz pull of the upset and win at home in 6!!