Utah Jazz: Jazz eager to finish off Houston - Salt Lake Tribune

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First Cup: Monday
Published 4/28/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... Ross Siler of The Salt Lake Tribune: "As they look ahead to a probable Western Conference semifinals series against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, the Jazz can appreciate the urgency of closing out the Rockets with a victory in Game 5 Tuesday in Houston. ... 'We definitely don't want to be playing while the Lakers are sitting there resting," Korver said. 'But at the same time, we can't be looking ahead like that. After these last three games, I'm guessing the next one is going to be just as tough as all these last ones were.'" ...

Lakers/Nuggets Game 4 Chat
Published 4/28/2008 by Kurt at Forum Blue And Gold
... But the things to focus on today are rest and recovery — any series against Utah is likely to start Sunday at the Staples Center (according to Ross Siler out of the Salt Lake Tribune). Whether the Lakers win tonight or at home Wednesday, they should get plenty of rest and time in the film room before game one (although a win today is better). However, tomorrow night Lakers fans should be Rockets fans — if Houston can extend the series one game Utah will have to play the Rockets Friday night then turn around and play the Lakers Sunday. That would be a nice advantage. ...