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Take it from someone that doesn't watch much NBA or even ESPN in general. I'd be much more likely to actually tune in and watch that game since it actually means something than then the Bucks/Sixers game which will basically be an exhibition game.
I think the sixers have to win their last two games to clinch the 3 seed. I dont think they can have the same record as the Cavs. So that game on Wednesday will mean something.
Listening to part of the Jazz/Warriors game tonight and the Utah play-by-play guy brings up a good point: Which would you rather have: A team like Minnesota, Denver, hell Houston & Golden State that is all offense and almost no defense or a team like the Jazz that is offensively challenged at times but makes its name on the defensive end of the court?? People were going gaga over the T'Wolves & Nuggets in the preseason with the Wolves a trendy Western Conference final team IIRC mainly because of their offensive proficiency yet no one mention the Jazz who were basically an afterthought when it came to the Western Conference playoffs after losing Gordon Hayward. But yet here the Jazz are currently locked into a playoff position and not only are they going to make the playoffs, if they beat Portland they will finish as the 3 seed and win the Northwest Division while one of those "highly proficient offenses" will miss the playoffs......mainly because neither of them could play a lick of defense.
Listening to part of the Jazz/Warriors game tonight and the Utah play-by-play guy brings up a good point: Which would you rather have: A team like Minnesota, Denver, hell Houston & Golden State that is all offense and almost no defense or a team like the Jazz that is offensively challenged at times but makes its name on the defensive end of the court?? People were going gaga over the T'Wolves & Nuggets in the preseason with the Wolves a trendy Western Conference final team IIRC mainly because of their offensive proficiency yet no one mention the Jazz who were basically an afterthought when it came to the Western Conference playoffs after losing Gordon Hayward. But yet here the Jazz are currently locked into a playoff position and not only are they going to make the playoffs, if they beat Portland they will finish as the 3 seed and win the Northwest Division while one of those "highly proficient offenses" will miss the playoffs......mainly because neither of them could play a lick of defense.
In the end, it's a balance. The last team I remember who won a championship with lock-down defense and slim offense were the Pistons. Ideally, you want a system like the recent Warrior or Spurs champs who can do it on both ends. Boston still has a great defensive team but they likely won't get it done with both Irving and Heyward out for the postseason. Thibs has a reputation as a defensive coach, so the Wolves should be better in that respect, but he plays his main guys too long and they are burnt by every fourth quarter.
Listening to part of the Jazz/Warriors game tonight and the Utah play-by-play guy brings up a good point: Which would you rather have: A team like Minnesota, Denver, hell Houston & Golden State that is all offense and almost no defense or a team like the Jazz that is offensively challenged at times but makes its name on the defensive end of the court?? People were going gaga over the T'Wolves & Nuggets in the preseason with the Wolves a trendy Western Conference final team IIRC mainly because of their offensive proficiency yet no one mention the Jazz who were basically an afterthought when it came to the Western Conference playoffs after losing Gordon Hayward. But yet here the Jazz are currently locked into a playoff position and not only are they going to make the playoffs, if they beat Portland they will finish as the 3 seed and win the Northwest Division while one of those "highly proficient offenses" will miss the playoffs......mainly because neither of them could play a lick of defense.
The Jazz are a good defensive team, but they are not as good as GS or Portland on that end. Minnesota and Denver are both at risk for missing the playoffs due to injuries--Millsap & Butler. And Houston's offense is so much better than the Jazz's defense that you easily take Houston. The Jazz may be better than a healthy Minn/Denver. They are not better than a healthy GS or HOU.
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