L.A. Times: See you Sunday.
Assuming the Lakers open the playoffs that day — a safe bet since Sunday is also known in the league office as “Lakers vs. Whomever on ABC!” — we know who they’re playing.
Passing up a chance to avoid the Jazz in the first round by losing, the Lakers instead dialed U for Utah, leading by as many as 21 points Tuesday, crushing the Jazz, 125-112, to lock in the matchup.
For the Jazz, it ended a nightmare finish in which it lost seven of its last nine — including home games against Minnesota and Golden State — dropping from No. 5 and a matchup with someone its own size, to No. 8 and the Lakers.
“We didn’t give them much of a battle, knowing we have to play them again,” said Utah Coach Jerry Sloan. “It looks pretty bleak. . . .
“They have a terrific team. They have guys who can pass the ball, do about anything you ask a team to do. They’ve got guys who can make big shots, who just know how to play the game, make the game look simple. . . .
“We’re just like a little dent in the road, far as they’re concerned. They’re very comfortable playing against us and obviously should be.”
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