If the Jazz continue to play like that on the road, they will be the favorites to win the title. They took the home team out of the game, imposed their will and generally dominated the final 15 minutes of the game against a playoff bound team. It was beautiful. As I have said before, it is one thing to win at home, but it takes a completely different level to win on the road, especially against good teams.

The Jazz are so painfully close to being the hands down favorite to win it all. We have talked about it before, but they really lack three things - an experienced option at the shooting guard, a defensive center and a finisher, someone that can get out in front of everyone after an AK block or steal and finish after a D. Will pass. If the Jazz could sure up those areas, they would be favored by everyone to win it all.

The Jazz can take care of two of the three with one trade with the Clippers. Continue Reading This Entry »