Utah Jazz: 27-9 (1st place in the Western Conference)

Last season, the Utah Jazz were a really solid basketball team but they were still working out some issues with Bojan Bogdanovic being out and Mike Conley still getting accustomed to their system. This year, everything has clicked for this Jazz team and they have looked unstoppable at times. 

Not only are the Utah Jazz one of the best offensive and perimeter shooting teams in the entire league, but they also rank 3rd in the league in defensive efficiency. Their ability to turn defense into offense and capitalize on three-point opportunities is the best in the league and as a result, they currently hold the league’s best record. 

Donovan Mitchell is a superstar player, regardless of what any analysts/commentators say, Rudy Gobert is a 2x Defensive Player of the Year and once again a DPOY candidate, Jordan Clarkson is the heavy favorite to win the Sixth-Man of the Year award this year and head coach Quin Synder is a clear favorite to win Coach of the Year. 

Not only does this team play so well together, but every player on this roster and every coach on the coaching staff has been disrespected at some point in their respective careers. Everybody a part of this organization had to earn their status and respect league-wide and they all play with a “chip-on-their-shoulder” which is why they have a real chance of winning a title this year. 

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This team is efficient on both ends of the court and shoots three-point shots with such confidence, making them a tough team to beat in a seven-game series. Not to mention, I do not believe we have seen the best version of what the Utah Jazz will be. Look out for this team the rest of the season and in the playoffs!