ESPN Rankings

[Beantown]

Yea that Jazz had a bad week but look at our record compared the the next few teams in front of us. Seems pretty lame. Not to mention the Jazz have been banged up with Howard out and Jefferson playing at less than 100%.

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[HipHopAnonymous]

I can't say I agree with the Wolves, who the Jazz beat, and have a worse record being ranked higher...

 

[JohnnyClutch]

Try this one..

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I still laugh at all the love the Wolves get. Them and the Celtics definitely shouldn't be ahead of us.

 

[Kenwood]

When you compare Utah-Minny or Utah-Boston, I see the point, but I also can't fault anyone (especially a more casual Jazz viewer) for thinking the Jazz' record is indicative of the team they are. We all know they've started with an easy schedule, but I notice the standings today and I was shocked. The Jazz have played 13 home games (getting close to half) but only 6 road games. I can see why someone could be skeptical that they can keep this up.

Now, from my perspective as a fan of the team, I've been impressed with the Jazz so far (vs. expectations). They were coming together nicely and maybe they have more potential than I thought originally. They currently have 3 more wins than I thought they'd have. But I'm still cautious. The next nine games in 14 nights will be a huge test: 6 on the road plus LAC, LAL and OKC at home.

 

[MVP]

I was shocked. The Jazz have played 13 home games (getting close to half) but only 6 road games.

Add to that half of these games where back to backs for opponents coming to SLC and missing their starters or even best players.

 

[JimLes]

Add to that half of these games where back to backs for opponents coming to SLC and missing their starters or even best players.

As opposed to other teams in the league who never have to play teams at home on a second night of a back to back and always have opponents at full strength?

 

[kabenac]

Also, we're one of the deepest teams in the league - with this crazy schedule, players will get hurt - that will work to our advantage - the Jazz can afford injuries - most teams can't.

 

[Kenwood]

Add to that half of these games where back to backs for opponents coming to SLC and missing their starters or even best players.

Also intended to point out that nobody in the league has player fewer road games. The Clippers have also played 6 on the road, and I also expect their record might adjust a bit when they start to make up those road games.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Also intended to point out that nobody in the league has player fewer road games. The Clippers have also played 6 on the road, and I also expect their record might adjust a bit when they start to make up those road games.

Its funny how much attention Clippers are getting for how improved they are and they are going to the playoffs. Our 2 teams are playing same level of basketball. Easy schedules won games they should have(outside of damn raptors game), lost to tougher teams on road. The only difference is they beat LA at home we lost in OT by 1 shot, otherwise we have the same record. They might slide down a lot once their harder schedules hits as well. 15 of their next 20 are on the road. All of the experts will be saying on ESPN what is going on with Clips and why the recent struggles. The same people will say see, I told you when Utah does the same thing. And they are ranked 6th in that ranking.

 

[Matthew Thomas Castleton]

Its funny how much attention Clippers are getting for how improved they are and they are going to the playoffs. Our 2 teams are playing same level of basketball. Easy schedules won games they should have(outside of damn raptors game), lost to tougher teams on road. The only difference is they beat LA at home we lost in OT by 1 shot, otherwise we have the same record. They might slide down a lot once their harder schedules hits as well. 15 of their next 20 are on the road. All of the experts will be saying on ESPN what is going on with Clips and why the recent struggles. The same people will say see, I told you when Utah does the same thing. And they are ranked 6th in that ranking.

Well, we will have a chance to make a huge statement on Wednesday. The Clippers will have no excuses this time, as their whole team (including Chris Paul) is healthy. If we win out this week, we could possibly strangle away second place in the Northwest Division and the Western Conference from Denver.

 

[colton]

I don't think any NBA teams have ever been left out of the national title picture because of a low ranking like this.