LOS ANGELES — Call it a case of selective memory.
Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors both have foggy minds when it comes to conjuring up memories of experiences from their first foray into the NBA playoffs five years ago.
There’s a good reason why they might not recall vivid details of being swept out of the first round in four games by the San Antonio Spurs.
The only relatively close game was an 87-81 Game 4 loss at home. The other three outcomes were all double-digit defeats for Utah, including a 114-83 shellacking in Game 2.