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Utah Jazz: Seven New Year’s resolutions for the team in 2018

By Ryan Aston

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 15: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz is introduced before the game against the Boston Celtics on December 15, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 15: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz is introduced before the game against the Boston Celtics on December 15, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 13: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz dunks against the Chicago Bulls on December 13, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5) Become Road Warriors

Last season, road success was a key component to what the Utah Jazz were able to accomplish. After 82 games, the Jazz were one of just seven teams league-wide to have a winning record away from home. That continued into the playoffs, where the Jazz won a Game 7 at Staples Center to advance to the second round.

Sure, we’re dealing with a different squad now, but Utah’s total reversal on the road has been their downfall this season. At 3-15 on the road, the Jazz are tied with the Atlanta Hawks for the Association’s worst away mark.

Losing to good teams is one thing — the Jazz have dropped road games to the Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns. These are teams they generally have no business losing to.

Obviously, this needs to change and fast.

Next: No. 4

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