Twuan89 wrote:Ballings7 wrote:The Diesel wrote:They should NOT have been suspended and many others agree they would won the Championship last year if they weren't suspended. (And they shouldn't have been suspended)
If Phoenix did get past the Spurs...
I don't think they would of got past the Jazz, who would of matched up well with them, and would of had the advantage.
Rebounding? Utah.
Bench play? Utah.
Coaching? Utah.
Toughness? Utah.
Offensive versatility? Utah. They could run with the Suns when needed, and play well in the half-court. Phoenix wouldn't of been able to match Utah's half-court offensive execution, and Phoenix relied too much on shooting jumpers and getting quick scores. Phoenix has always been a limited half-court offensive team. Specifically on the former, Utah's interior scoring ability in numerous ways.
Defense? Neither were solid, proven defensive teams, but the Jazz had more of a team that would play better defense over the course of the series. They had more size and toughness as a team, and Sloan coaching them. I think they would of been relatively disciplined defending the transition game. Being the deeper team helps, too.
Road-play probably wouldn't of been a problem since they won G7 in Houston, and beat the Warriors once in Oakland.
I've seen this too much in relation to the 07 playoffs, and "what if the Suns got past the Spurs?", it's just not legit to overlook the Utah Jazz. They would not of been a favorable oppoent for Phoenix.
Suns was ranked No.1 in Offense in 2007 they were they best offensive team that year. Jazz were a good offense team in 2007 but they were not the best.
Suns would have been favorites over the Jazz because the Suns were a top 2 or 3 team in the league in 2007.
Suns in 2007 had more experience than the Jazz.
Suns went 61-21 in 2007
Jazz went 51-31 in 2007
Plus the Suns would have had homecourt advantage, and we all know the Jazz tend to struggle on the road.
Im not over looking the Jazz but I don't think they would beat the Suns in 2007.
If the Suns would have beat the Spurs they would have won a championship.
And the Cavaliers would have a had absolutely no chance against the Suns if they was there.
Suns bench was pretty good that year.
Leandro Barbosa averaged 18.1ppg in 2007.
Wow, I love how you guys can guarantee stuff....thats what dreams are made of, blind ignorance.
