Why the Utah Jazz Are Favorites to Finish Second in the West

Posted: 31st March 2010 by TIM PETERSON in NBA
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In all likelihood, the top-eight teams battling for position in the Western Conference playoff race have already clinched a spot in the postseason.   With apologies to Memphis, Houston, and New Orleans, they’ll be watching with the rest of us—as a dramatic finish to the West’s playoff picture is about to unfold.   Obviously, the slumping Lakers are still the No. 1 seed in the conference but everything else is still up for grabs. At the center of this compelling chase, is the push for the No. 2 seed in the West.   Four teams (Dallas, Utah, Phoenix and Denver) are within striking distance of this coveted landing spot, and with it, will come home-court advantage throughout the first two rounds of the playoffs.   For the Northwest Division leading Utah Jaz ...

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