Even though the Utah Jazz are in good shape to close out the series, they have to avoid operating under the assumption that Game 6 will be an easy victory.
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Even though the Golden State Warriors can beat any team in the NBA, they would be much better off facing the Los Angeles Clippers rather than the Utah Jazz.
The Utah Jazz will play either Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers or Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon.
The numbers are on the Utah Jazz's side to win their first-round playoff series, but Game 6 will likely still be very much a battle.
With a chance to go up 3-2 and retake home court advantage, tonight's Game 5 should be viewed as a must-win by the Utah Jazz.
The Los Angeles Clippers will receive a significant boost off the bench in Game 5 as Austin Rivers will be back in action against the Utah Jazz.
Neither Gordon Hayward nor Rudy Gobert appear on the Utah Jazz injury report for Game 5 which is excellent news for the team's chances of winning.
Doc Rivers' comments regarding Rudy Gobert following Game 4 of the series between the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers were downright disrespectful.
Rudy Gobert isn't likely to play in tonight's Game 4, but the Utah Jazz still desperately need a win in order to stay afloat in the series.
Derrick Favors' inability to step up and be effective in Rudy Gobert's absence is putting his long-term future with the Utah Jazz in serious question.
With the series shifting to Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz have to take advantage of their passionate fan base to come out swinging and finish strong.
In the absence of Rudy Gobert, the Utah Jazz as a whole need Derrick Favors to step up just as badly as he needs it for himself.
Alec Burks joins Rudy Gobert on the Utah Jazz injury report and Jeff Withey faces some disturbing accusations in wake of Game 3 of the Jazz-Clippers series.
After missing the first two games of the first round, what hope is there of Rudy Gobert returning for the Utah Jazz during this series?
After a marvelous victory in Game 1, several Utah Jazz players failed to step up in Game 2 in the continued absence of Rudy Gobert.
The Utah Jazz have every right to get selfish and look to take a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series rather than settle for a 1-1 tie.
As the Utah Jazz prepare to take on the LA Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, there are several questions that could determine Utah's success.
If the Utah Jazz are to arise victorious in their playoff series against the LA Clippers, they'll have to be exceptional in these three key areas.
Although the Utah Jazz have plenty to prove as a team in the postseason, the stakes may be even higher for their three key impending free agents.
According to metrics released by ManGamesLost.com, the Utah Jazz would have been a 60-win team had they stayed healthy this season.