Game 75: Portland Trail Blazers (33-40) @ Utah Jazz (38-36)

[Inigo Montoya]

so that's what closing a quarter looks like. i can get used to this.

[The59Sound]

so that's what closing a quarter looks like. i can get used to this.

I'm uneasy about counting on Mo to consistently bang down threes, but the defense was strong, so there's hope yet.

[StocktonShorts]

We have a DeMarre Carroll sighting.

[StocktonShorts]

Is this team really about to win its fifth straight game? Smelling like playoffs.

[Blackie]

Record. 5 game winning streak. We look good. Bring on Denver. If we play good team ball, we can beat anyone.

[RyanStorm]

5 in a row....There is definitely a spark on this team, and I think we might be able to win our home games in the playoffs.

I think we might do better against OKC than SAS, but I would like to remove Spurs from Playoffs and get to the 2nd round for sweet revenge..


Imgaine that, I could sleep good this summer if 1st we knocked Lakers from the playoffs period, and 2nd knock Spurs out of playoffs in the 1st round!!!

[StocktonShorts]

Record. 5 game winning streak. We look good. Bring on Denver. If we play good team ball, we can beat anyone.

Except for good teams.

[MeestR]

Well this game was a little more entertaining. Last month's team would have found a way to lose this one.

I found favors' response disturbing though. Playoffs are what changed for this team is what he said. Does he realize jazz were already in 6th before they went into coast mode?

[MeestR]

Well this game was a little more entertaining. Last month's team would have found a way to lose this one.

I found favors' response disturbing though. Playoffs are what changed for this team is what he said. Does he realize jazz were already in 6th before they went into coast mode?

[babyjax13]

I think he meant because they are close.

[Blackie]

Record. 5 game winning streak. We look good. Bring on Denver. If we play good team ball, we can beat anyone.

Except for good teams.

I agree. We have a tough schedule and will have to beat a good team or two to make the playoffs. It is we look so good at times and so bad at other times. Which Jazz team is going to show up. I hope it is the one playing good team ball.

[russnumber3]

Well this game was a little more entertaining. Last month's team would have found a way to lose this one.

I found favors' response disturbing though. Playoffs are what changed for this team is what he said. Does he realize jazz were already in 6th before they went into coast mode?

I was troubled by Favors' response during post game as well. I mean aren't the playoffs a motivator from the first game of the season??
In general, its still very painful to watch his interviews. Not to sound like a jerk, but it makes me wonder how this guy made it through college. Maybe he's just nervous. I am hoping that at some point he will give answers than are more than just a one sentence cliche.

[StocktonShorts]

In general, its still very painful to watch his interviews. Not to sound like a jerk, but it makes me wonder how this guy made it through college. Maybe he's just nervous. I am hoping that at some point he will give answers than are more than just a one sentence cliche.

Not to sound like a jerk, but did you just start following american professional sports?

[russnumber3]

Favors "takes it to a whole nother level," lol

[StocktonShorts]

Favors "takes it to a whole nother level," lol

well-played, sir.


I didn't catch that post-game interview, but every sit-down interview I've heard he's surprised me with the depth of his answers. He seems like a quiet but thoughtful guy.