Comments on: Rocky Mountain Home Court Advantage

By: Deebo

Deebo — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:11:35 +0000

I’ve never heard of the wounded tiger theory but I like it, it makes sense. Got to be that because the Lake Show is definitely not better without Kobe.

By: Phil Londen

Phil Londen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:43:37 +0000

Only two ways to explain that one. One, the wounded tiger theory. Two, the Lakers are actually better without Kobe Bryant.

By: Redhopeful

Redhopeful — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:24:48 +0000

I suppose one of the Lakers found this article prior to their game last night? They sure whipped up on the Jazz missing Bryant and Bynum!

By: Phil Londen

Phil Londen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:36:33 +0000

Hey, thanks, Grant! I would imagine it has to have some advantage on the road as well but the stats don’t show either Utah or Denver having a great road advantage. However, it reminds me of marathon runners that train at altitude and then kill it at sea level.

By: Grant

Grant — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:14:44 +0000

Good shit dude! I would also question whether the “Rocky Mountain Effect” plays a similarly positive role when Denver/Utah hits the road, as players are over-conditioned for the lower altitude, giving them yet another advantage in the “wind” dept. Based on their history however, guess not…

By: Phil Londen

Phil Londen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:44:34 +0000

If either the Jazz (10-12) or the Nuggets (12-13) could become more effective on the road it would greatly increase their chances of making serious noise in the playoffs. That or simply obtaining home court advantage.

It is interesting to think about the role of altitude in Utah’s/Denver’s home records and whether they “owe” anything to the rest of the League.

By: Redhopeful

Redhopeful — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:17:48 +0000

I’ve often felt that Utah should pay the league or other teams for being allowed to play out of Salt Lake City. The last two years, road record = 32-50!?!

This season not a bad start at 10-12. Will be interesting to see if they can maintain it so that they can finally lose their ‘playoff pretender’ mantle.