Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: Who has the edge at each position?

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket as Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets defends and James Harden #13 brings up the rear at Toyota Center on December 18, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket as Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets defends and James Harden #13 brings up the rear at Toyota Center on December 18, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball defended by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Toyota Center on November 05, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball defended by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Toyota Center on November 05, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Center: Rudy Gobert vs. Clint Capela

Rudy Gobert and Clint Capela are both coming off hard-fought matchups. Gobert matched up against Steven Adams last round while Capela battled Karl-Anthony Towns.

Both played extremely well in the opening round. Capela, however, is currently playing some of the best basketball of his career.

Can Rudy find a way to slow him down in the second round?

This has potential to be the most important matchup of the series. If Capela can continue his streak of dominating post play, the Jazz are in trouble.

The good news for the Jazz is that Gobert is not one to back down to any challenge. Gobert has been Utah’s foundation and I fully expect him to give Capela a challenge.

Based off Capela’s recent play, this matchup could be considered a push. Gobert, however, has been a dominant interior presence and a game-changer all season long. Rudy is a one-of-a-kind defensive talent. Slight edge to the Jazz here. This one is close though.

Advantage: Utah