I am somewhat worried about how the Jazz blow big leads this year, this was almost another blown lead. They need to tighten up their fourth quarter effort/performance. On the other hand, they pulled out the victory which is what matters. Jazz are 9-1 and are still one game out of 7th place currently sitting in the 5th spot. I don't want to play Houston in the first round. So hopeful either Houston catches Portland or we drop out of the 5th spot. Man the Western conference is tough.
The matchup I want in the first round in this order. Clippers, SA, Portland, Denver, OKC, Houston and GS.
Houston and GS Jazz would probably lose in 5 or six games.
I think Denver would go to six or seven games with either team winning but I like this match up because our style gives them problems.
Right now I think the Jazz can beat OKC because they have just been awful lately. However, I think OKC gets up for us and doesn't want to lose to us again in playoffs. They have given us issues in regular season this year so I'd rather not play them in the first round but I still think the Jazz can beat them. They could also lose to them too.
Of course I wouldn't mind playing either SA or the Clippers but that isn't likely to happen unless it is a 4-5 matchup. Portland would have to move down and even with the injuries Portland seems to still playing at a high level. I think Utah could beat SA or Clippers in 5 or 6 games.
I thought Portland would fall apart but they have been playing well. I still think the Jazz can beat them but I would want home court in this series considering both teams home records against each other. I think has 7 game potential with either team winning.
Jazz need to win as many games and hope for the most favorable match up. I am starting to get excited about the playoffs.
