Will Kirilenko Show His Face in Public Again? Game 4 Preview

Game Three of the Jazz/Warriors series was one of the most entertaining games you'll ever see. The fans were great (as usual); Golden State won in convincing fashion; and Baron Davis put on one hell of a show.

Tonight's Game Four is crucially important to both squads: Utah wins and the series is pretty much theirs; Golden State gets the victory and they have all of the momentum. The game will be won at the defensive end. The Jazz need to find a way to limit the Warriors' three point opportunities -- which is hard to do because Don Nelson encourages his boys to launch as soon as they cross the halfcourt line -- and must pound Golden State inside.

I know he got dunked on pretty badly in the previous game, but don't let that fool you, Andrei Kirilenko has been an absolute menace on the defensive end. AK-47 is averaging a little over 5 blocks per game during the series.

I like Golden State's chances tonight. They're at home (where they're undefeated in these Playoffs), and they have to be feeling pretty good about themselves after the show they put on in game 3. I'm sure Don Nelson will stress the importance of winning tonight's game; this team cannot afford to go back to Utah down 3-1. They will be playing desperately, and I expect them to play very well. Unless Baron Davis injures himself (always a fear with him), look for another big night from the bearded one.