Not really, because the Jazz are better defensively. For reference, the Rockets' RPI during the Harden Heyday was

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Feb 26, 2021
5:10:53pm

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Not really, because the Jazz are better defensively. For reference, the Rockets' RPI during the Harden Heyday was

2020 - .531
2019 - .541
2018 - .573 (Best in the league)
2017 - .545

2018 was their best season and they really weren't that close to where the Jazz are at this point. Their game was also different. They relied heavily on Harden step-back threes and Harden/Paul getting to the line. The Jazz are built on ball movement and open looks. That's probably a little biased, but I am a fan after all.

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Unpopular opinion but I can’t help but feel that the Jazz

pajamallama

2/26/21 4:37pm

Perhaps. But I don’t think the Jazz are playing harder, just smarter. They are winning on percentages.

Tokolosh

2/26/21 4:40pm

It may be unpopular, but it's not original. Many have expressed those same

Hypnotoad

2/26/21 4:41pm

I think the Jazz are quite a bit more talented than the 2015 Hawks.

Kavorka

2/26/21 4:41pm

I see the jazz more like the great warrior teams

2/26/21 4:41pm

Jazz are not overplaying guys. They aren't playing ridiculous minutes or

rcbyufan

2/26/21 4:42pm

This ^^^

cambo

2/26/21 4:43pm

Yes. The shooting is sustainable because we get so many wide open looks

ballen

2/26/21 4:44pm

Also, the Jazz have won several games in which they didn't shoot well.

Hypnotoad

2/26/21 4:46pm

The two biggest concerns for the Jazz (IMO) are 1) I think the smartest NBA

rcbyufan

2/26/21 4:54pm

Good points. Rudy has gotten way better at staying out of foul trouble

ballen

2/26/21 4:56pm

Gobert is really good at not fouling. But I also think that many guys are

rcbyufan

2/26/21 5:04pm

That’s the most exciting thing to me. They can win by shooting 3s, by dominating

ballen

2/26/21 4:55pm

If Gobert is healthy the Jazz will be really good.

SnickSnack

2/26/21 4:43pm

The NBA changes in the playoffs when refs change their approach.

Joe Banks

2/26/21 4:51pm

I think there are two big questions for the Jazz in the playoffs:

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 4:51pm

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Cougazul

2/26/21 4:56pm

How do they attack the switching teams?

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 5:00pm

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Cougazul

2/26/21 5:06pm

The question will be if they can do this more efficiently than other teams.

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 5:11pm

The Hawks thing is so stupid. The Jazz are on pace to well out pace the Hawks’

RdF3

2/26/21 4:52pm

No offense, but this is the worst comparison. Here is why:

Pimpin4Paradise

2/26/21 4:55pm

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Cougazul

2/26/21 5:02pm

Can they still get the penetration and kickouts in iso situations?

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 5:08pm

Not really, because the Jazz are better defensively. For reference, the Rockets' RPI during the Harden Heyday was

Pimpin4Paradise

2/26/21 5:10pm

I’d agree, the hawks aren’t a good comparison. I think mid 2010 Spurs is better

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 5:05pm

That comparison I can handle. I'm not claiming the Jazz waltz to the title. I'm also not guaranteeing that the Jazz even

Pimpin4Paradise

2/26/21 5:12pm

Ya I agree, it’s lazy. The Jazz are killing teams. Truth be told it’s uncharted

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 5:21pm

I think the 2018 Raptors are the best comparison

DieHarder

2/26/21 5:16pm

I think the Lakers may have a tough time defending the Jazz 3 point attack

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 5:25pm

Jazz won’t get swept in first round. They do need to guard against complacency..

BlooCoog

2/26/21 5:58pm

Point of clarification, Hawks got swept in ECF by Lebron and the Cavs

PHXSUNS31

2/26/21 6:03pm

The Jazz are arguably the most well constructed, balanced roster in the NBA.

GeorgeAlbertsgoatie

2/26/21 6:05pm

Clippers, Nets, biggest obstacles.

Celeritas

2/26/21 6:20pm

If you look at the underlying numbers the 60 win Hawks team is not a good

wjman11

2/26/21 7:23pm

I am not alone. Glad others feel same about Jazz breaking hearts

BYUvermont

2/26/21 8:49pm

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