Round 2 is finally here and this is gonna be a tough challenge for the Lake Show. If we expect to win this series its gonna take a huge defensive effort because Utah has so many weapons who play unselfishly. They are like the Anti-Nuggets - they move the ball, set screens off the ball, finish with easy layups, and work hard on defense.
They also match up fairly well against the Lakers, having length at each position. I really think this series is going to come down to who plays the better defense, because both teams have an easy time scoring. Both teams are gonna play their guts out. So even though they are both used to getting layups, don't expect them to come easily.
Gasol will be more of a centerpiece in this series because the jazz don't have a great defensive big to guard him. Camby did a great job on Pau last series in 1 on 1 situations, i don't think the Jazz can contain him the way Denver did.
D-will has always been really tough for the Lakers to handle, expect him to have a big series. I really think its gonna come down to Boozer. If he gets hot and starts hitting that fade-away mid range jumper, then the lakers are in trouble.
I think if the Lakers come out and play tough D though, they'll have a really good chance of winning because their offense is just so efficient. Its hard to predict how many games this series will go, but i think the Jazz are gonna give the Lakers a run for their money. If i need to pick though, I would have to say Lakers in 6 maybe 7 because Utah is such a tough place to win in.
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