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The Utah Jazz might not have household names, but they have proven to be very formidable for a team with no real star. The management has done a good job of acquiring pieces that fit without sacrificing the future. Their team has even been able to withstand losing their starting point guard, Dante Exum, in the summer. After all that has happened to the Jazz, here are five reasons why they will make the playoffs.
5. Schedule
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The Jazz are currently 28-29 with 13 games remaining against playoff-caliber opponents. If the Jazz win all 12 of their other games and at least two against the playoff caliber-opponents, their record should be good enough to reach the playoffs.
4. Flying Under the Radar
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Most fans or critics have been talking about the Sacramento Kings or the Portland Trail Blazers. The Jazz have quietly gotten into a position to earn a playoff spot which means the team doesn’t have to play with pressure.
3. Rockets Choking
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The Rockets have the fourth-best talent in the West, but they have the eighth-best record in the conference for a reason. The team doesn’t and will not live up to expectations, and the Jazz will be able to take advantage of that.
2. Weaker Western Conference
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LaMarcus Aldridge is no longer on the Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is out for the season. This is the best chance for the Jazz to make playoffs even though they themselves are not at 100 percent.
1. Defense
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The Jazz’s defense may not be the best in the league, but it does have “The Stifle Tower” also known as Rudy Gobert. Gobert’s 2.4 blocks per game make opposing defenses have to be wary of him which helps out his teammates on the perimeter.
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