Quagmire
Years ago
Jazz v Lakers game 2
Big game, jazz don't want to go down 2 zip, Lakers don't want to loose one and face two at the hardest place to win in the NBA...
Have teams figured the jazz out a little bit? Take away easy looks by Boozer, make him shoot or pass, keep Deron away from the rim. Not easy (ask Houston) but the jazz offence has been carving all season yet seems to have come to a grind in the last month.
How to stop Kobe? Don't foul him! Throw bodies at him when he drives but stay straight up and don't foul him, make him pass to open guys then wait till the fourth when he will not pass and hope he misses tough shots.(his ego, the source of all his power, is also his only weakness...) I'd like to see him take a few more jumpers with Ronnie putting a hand in his face as opposed to trying to block the actual shot.
Doc rivers used to tip Jordans elbow while shooting, it resulted in airballs but you risk getting busted by the refs. Best to save that tactic for the crunch time shot.
He will score, but the lakers make him a volume scorer, so the best you can do is hope for a low percentage.
Should be a great game, can't wait.
