Something just seems off, particularly on the defensive end, with the Jazz since the break. The switches are slow and staying in front of guys is a problem while offensively more last second bad shots are becoming more regular (see Mitchell’s shooting percentage for that, as he is usually stuck with the ball when time winds down.

They have to avoid the Nuggets and even Dallas in the first round as they don’t match up well with either team. Too much speed as evidenced again in tonight’s game. Defense is becoming a weakness for Jazz, as quicker teams just flat out burn them by getting in the paint, waiting for Rudy to come as help and then killing it inside with guys Rudy has left.

Snyder is going to have to find a cure or their good record will go up in dust come playoff time.