watching as a more neutral observer this playoff season, I feel like the Jazz are getting the Spurs treatment. Just a speedbump on the way for an LA team to move on in the eyes of the media.
Mitc going down at the tail end of the regular season and game 1 took the wind out of their sails a bit, but since he's come back they've been back to form and I see a quick series unfolding against memphis.
Deep team, well rounded on both sides of the floor. 3rd overall defense and 4th ranked offense. The Mavericks have a bottom tier defense statistically, and from the eye test the match up problems are obvious. Luka not at 100% takes away the possibility of a shootout in Dallas' favor like the first couple games. Clippers getting easy buckets exploiting match ups like Kleber on the perimeter.
Those buckets wont be as easy for Kawhi and PG against the Jazz. They will be met at the rim by an all time defensive player instead of porzingis. The Jazz have more than 1 weapon and make a living on flanking their giant rim runner with 4 very good shooters.
Jazz in 6. Im making the call.