It's like playing Tiger Woods …

Here is some of what the TNT broadcast crew had say about Wednesday’s Jazz-Los Angeles Lakers NBA Western Conference semifinal series Game 2 ‘ and it’s not exactly sounding favorable for the Jazz ‘

‘Doug Collins on the Jazz’s apparent lack of confidence against the Lakers: ‘The Lakers have looked them down and the Jazz need to dig in their heels and compete and show the Lakers that they think they can beat them. It’s almost like when you play golf against Tiger Woods and you’re getting ready to tee it up and you think, ‘I can play great tonight but I still don’t think I can beat him.’ The Jazz are a good team; they’ve got to start playing with some confidence.’
‘Charles Barkley, on the Jazz’s lack of energy: ‘(They) are not playing like a Jerry Sloan team. They aren’t playing with that sense of urgency. To win a series they have to believe they can really beat (the Lakers). I just don’t see that from the Jazz. They are just playing basketball, and in the playoffs you can’t just play basketball. You’ve got to play with a sense of emotion and passion.’
‘Kenny Smith: ‘It looks like (the Jazz have) settled. They aren’t trying to punish the (Lakers). They are getting good looks, but not great looks. They are settling for everything. They aren’t putting any kind of pressure on the Lakers.
‘Collins, on Lakers star Kobe Bryant: ‘Kobe Bryant is the most complete offensive player in the game. He can beat you off the dribble, he can shoot the three, he can post up, he can get to the foul line and you cannot defend him with one player. That’s why the Utah Jazz are in trouble in this series.’
‘Collins on Jazz point Deron Williams: ‘I think (he) feels like he can go at Derek Fisher. I thought he gave him a little too much respect in Game 1 and early in (Game 2). Now that (Williams has) gone on the attack and has been aggressive, he’s going to have to bring the same mentality in Game 3 in Salt Lake City. He’s going to have to be the one to get his team off to a great start.’
‘Barkley, on the Jazz returning home Friday night for Game 3: ‘I would be encouraged that (they) are going home because they are a lot better at home. But I’m disappointed. They aren’t playing with great energy and enthusiasm. It seems like they aren’t sure they can beat the Lakers.”