Jazz 2017/18 Playoff Bus! All Aboard!

[Handlogten's Heros]

I’m just going to enjoy the ride. Getting Mitchell was a godsend, and everything that has happened since January 23rd has been icing on the cake.

I’m hoping for a home court advantage and (hopefully) a first round win.

2nd round will be hard no matter who the opponent ends up being. . . but if the Jazz are clicking on all cylinders I think they can beat anybody.

Would love to see them shock the Rockets or Warriors and get to the Western Conference Finals (or beyond). That would be totally unexpected and would be a helluva finish to this crazy season.

I at least think we could get a game off of one of those teams... last year I didn’t think we’d take a game against GS.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I at least think we could get a game off of one of those teams... last year I didn’t think we’d take a game against GS.

They looked good against OKC the other day (minus Curry) but I still remember the *** whipping the Jazz gave them months ago and have hope. Especially if they continue to struggle with injuries.

Regardless, I’d come out and be the most physically aggressive team any of them have faced this year. Slow the game down and force them to play at our pace.

 

[Grimmetal]

Who y'all got tonight? Trey "I hate Utah" Lyles or The Jeff and Jimmy "I hate Ricky" Show?

 

[Stoked]

Who y'all got tonight? Trey "I hate Utah" Lyles or The Jeff and Jimmy "I hate Ricky" Show?

A Denver win is absolutely better for the Jazz.

 

[Coach Ellis]

A Denver win is absolutely better for the Jazz.

Either way. Jazz beat the Clippers, and they’re both rear view mirror teams anyways. Focus on winning - let the chips fall where they may.

For entirely selfish reasons, I’d like to see the Timberwolves continue to struggle. I want Jimmy Butler to continue to be frustrated in Minnesota and start thinking about Utah as a viable pathway to a championship.

 

[hgb]

The important game is our game. DEV-MIN is a win-win, really.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

We control our own destiny, atm

 

[Coach Ellis]

We control our own destiny, atm

That’s truly amazing considering where this team was on January 22nd. What an incredible and unprecedented turnaround.

 

[framer]

Either way. Jazz beat the Clippers, and they’re both rear view mirror teams anyways. Focus on winning - let the chips fall where they may.

For entirely selfish reasons, I’d like to see the Timberwolves continue to struggle. I want Jimmy Butler to continue to be frustrated in Minnesota and start thinking about Utah as a viable pathway to a championship.

It's like you are in my head. I would add that keeping the Timberwolves down is good for the Jazz. The more years of KAT's career wasted there without being a threat only helps us as a team and Rudy's All star and All Pro selections.

I have no faith that Denver is ever going to put anything together. So I am OK with them getting scraps.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

I definitely am on board with the four seed. Houston in round two is juicy as ****. That would be damn fun. Of course have to take care of business in round 1 first. I like our chances against any potential matchups, but any of those teams should give us a great series.

Favorite matchups
Pelicans>Wolves>Spurs>OKC

 

[fishonjazz]

I definitely am on board with the four seed. Houston in round two is juicy as ****. That would be damn fun. Of course have to take care of business in round 1 first. I like our chances against any potential matchups, but any of those teams should give us a great series.

Favorite matchups
Pelicans>Wolves>Spurs>OKC

agree on all of it

 

[JazzyFresh]

Kyrie out for the rest of the year.

Heartbreaking...

 

[Coach Ellis]

Kyrie out for the rest of the year.

Heartbreaking...

Karma. Too bad for Irving (who I like). . . but **** the Celtics. All three of their “Big 3” have had major health problems.

It would make me extremely happy to see the Celtics bounced in the first round and have the Jazz advance. Extremely happy.

 

[MDAV28]

Kyrie out for the rest of the year.

Heartbreaking...

It'll be interesting to see the Heat, Wiz, Bucks jockeying for the 7th seed.

 

[Gameface]

Kyrie out for the rest of the year.

Heartbreaking...

My heart is completely intact.

 

[candrew]

This wasn't Boston's year anyway - hate to say it but they'll be ruling the EC for years to come very soon.

 

[infection]

This wasn't Boston's year anyway - hate to say it but they'll be ruling the EC for years to come very soon.

I could live with that after they trade Hayward for AD. Then we get to beat up on NO 4x/year.

 

[Jack Strop]

This wasn't Boston's year anyway - hate to say it but they'll be ruling the EC for years to come very soon.

Yep. A masterful job of building the roster. Ainge hit on quite a few picks. They'll take some roster hits over the next few seasons, though, which will hurt their depth.

Of course, if Lebron goes to Philly, can anyone stop the 76ers? I'd put that team ahead of GS and Houston if Embiid plays.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

How long are we gonna be saying that Boston will rule the EC soon though? I agree their roster is insane on paper, but health is important and the more years they lose to injuries the sooner the payday comes for all those young players.

 

[Stoked]

This wasn't Boston's year anyway - hate to say it but they'll be ruling the EC for years to come very soon.

Not so sure. Philly and Toronto have something to say about that. And the Bucks, with smart coaching and management, could join that group.