The Jazz are going to make this a series. They may even win this series.

I just sat down to write some thoughts about this team, the series they are in, and how dominant San Antonio is. I was going to write how it might be better for the Jazz, at least long term, to go out quickly. But I just feel like this team has a bit more fight left in them.

Before this series I truly felt the Jazz had a chance to advance to the NBA Finals. Now after two blowout losses, and make no mistake they were blown out in both games, I still believe the Jazz can win. I know, it is crazy.

Lets just remember for a minute that losing in San Antonio is nothing new to this team. They are now closing in on 20 straight losses in the Alamo city. They have managed to play well in games after losses in San Antonio and this will be no different. Not only do the Jazz play significantly better at home, but they play significantly better against San Antonio at home. The won both games in SLC this year against the Spurs and this trend will continue with a boost from the crowd tomorrow. This will be enough to propel them to a win in game 3.

And once this team finds some mojo, watch out.

In that vein, my keys for winning the series:

1. Bring back Billy

Last fall, Billy Ray Cyrus sang the National Anthem in St. Louis on route to the Cardinals winning the World Series. Several weeks later he sang the same tune on opening night in the Delta Center. In Billy Ray’s own words on the KJZZ telecast, he “brought the World Series mojo” with him. The Jazz went on to win that game against the Rockets and go 12-1 in their first 13 games. Coincidence? You be the judge.

All that I know is that now that Dancing with the Stars is over, Billy Ray should be available to sing the national anthem at the ESA. After all, it has been nearly six months since he originally brought the mojo and mojo has a shelf life doesn’t it?

Let’s bring him back to SLC for game three… and four, whatever it takes! If he shows up and the Jazz subsequently win the series I am growing a mullet. Seriously.

2. Lets Get the Arena Rocking

Jazz fans are the class of the league. We proved it against Golden State and let’s do it again. We can give this team a much needed boost.

3. All Cash. Money

We need Memo to step up. Over the last two seasons, Memo is the leading scorer in games that the Jazz have beat the Spurs. In the first two games, he has come up short.

Boozer and D. Will are going to bring it, they have done so in almost every single game of the playoffs, but Memo has been up and down.

He must go off in order for the Jazz to have a chance to win this series.

4. Score, Score, Score

The Jazz really got away from their game in San Antonio. The most telling observation is the fact that instead of crashing the offensive glass, the Jazz were sprinting back to play defense. This strategy will not work with the Spurs.

They need to score. By putting the ball in the basket, they will put a lot more pressure on the Spurs, and more importantly, it will limit the Spurs effectiveness in the running game.

It is counter intuitive, but it is true with this Jazz team. Their best defense is a good offense.

5. Have Fun

It is incredible cliché, but the Jazz need to have fun. Win or lose, they have had a great season and have taken major steps toward becoming a dominant team. Go have fun and dominate in the process.