What ever momentum was gained from Utah’s 140-139 overtime win over MVP candidate Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City was quickly squandered by the Jazz—thanks to a forgettable blowout loss in Houston on Wednesday.
From here on out the Jazz must sweep their three remaining games, to even think about securing home court advantage in the first-round of the NBA playoffs.
Because of Utah’s 113-96 loss to the Rockets, the Jazz dropped from No. 2 in the West, all the way down to fifth. Combined with a surprising Nuggets comeback win over the Thunder and its 98-96 win at home over the Kobe-less Lakers. And suddenly its the Denver Nuggets who have control of second place, in the volatile Western Conference playoff race.
Adding insult to injury, Denver has a f ...
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2010 NBA Playoffs: Utah Jazz Facing Must Win Situation
Posted: 9th April 2010 by TIM PETERSON in NBAComments Off on 2010 NBA Playoffs: Utah Jazz Facing Must Win Situation