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Utah Jazz report card: Who are Utah’s top performers at the 50-game mark?

By Tyler Thorpe

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz goes to the basket against the Sacramento Kings on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz goes to the basket against the Sacramento Kings on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Team GPA: 2.90 (B)

Overall GPA: 2.88 (B)

Analysis

My initial thought after compiling these grades was that a “B” seems too high for a team that currently sits at 22-28. Regardless, the way Utah has performed over their last six games warrants an even higher mark.

Inconsistency has plagued the Jazz all year-long. So why should we expect anything but more inconsistency to continue over the final 32 regular season games?

Here are a few of my thoughts as to why Utah is deserving of their “B” grade:

  • Rudy Gobert is back dominating.
  • Donovan Mitchell has cemented himself as the team’s primary scoring option.
  • Ricky Rubio seems comfortable again.
  • Royce O’Neale’s ascent.
  • Quin Snyder.
  • THEY BEAT THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BY 30 POINTS.

That last point alone might be enough to remove any argument that this Jazz team is heading in the right direction.

How would you grade each player? Let me know in the comments below or feel free to tweet me your reactions @TylerDThorpe.

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