The Utah Jazz Need More Than Just Offense To Advance Through Playoffs

The Utah Jazz will open their preseason on October 7th against an all too familiar opponent: The Los Angeles Lakers. Even though it is just the pre-season opener and a game that has virtually zero implications, expect the usual chip on Deron Williams shoulder to be securely attached and in plain sight. It is our team's chance to see if we can win on the road in California, something we have not accomplished for some time, except in the bay area or while visiting the Clippers. The Lakers and Kobe took the Jazz out of contention in the second round of the 2008 playoffs. As Wiliams threw up one last desperate shot in an attempt to tie the game and force overtime in game six in Utah, his shot was just short and a little to the left. That one shot left a bad taste in the mouth's of Utah fan's which has lasted throughout a rather quick summer. Another season where the Utah Jazz came up short in the post-season....another all too familiar taste.... The Lakers and ... (link)