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Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Who has the upper hand at each position?

Tyler Thorpe|
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz hug after the game on December 23, 2017 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz hug after the game on December 23, 2017 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 30: Thabo Sefolosha #22 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrate and walks off the court after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 30, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 30: Thabo Sefolosha #22 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz celebrate and walks off the court after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 30, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Totals:

Pos. Utah OKC Adv.
PG R. Rubio R. Westbrook OKC
SG D. Mitchell P. George OKC
SF J. Ingles C. Brewer UTAH
PF D. Favors C. Anthony UTAH
C R. Gobert S. Adams UTAH
Coach Q. Snyder D. Donovan UTAH
Bench 34.9 ppg (#17) 26.4 ppg (#29) UTAH

UTAH – 5

OKC – 2

Despite the Jazz taking the head-to-head matchups by a score of 5-2, don’t expect this series to be easy for the Jazz.

Westbrook alone can carry the load at times for the Thunder. Utah will have to play excellent basketball to match OKC’s potent backcourt and their surprising ability to defend.

However, with Quin and Rudy leading the way, I like Utah’s chances.

Next: Three-Point Threat Episode 29: Utah Jazz in the playoffs!

Who would you give the advantage to in each of these categories? Let me know in the comments below or Tweet me @TylerDThorpe with your thoughts, opinions and predictions.

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