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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives past David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives past David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2018 in New York City.The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 122-119 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Utah Jazz

Record:

17-25 (10th in the West)

The Case:

The Utah Jazz have had a rough season but still find themselves just 4.5 games out of the 8th seed. With as much time as Rudy Gobert and others have missed, that is certainly not the worst outcome in the world.

The Jazz have been able to stay relevant, in large part, due to the performance of rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell, who continues to get better with every minute played.

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If the Jazz can stay within reach of the 8th seed when Gobert returns then they could have a shot to make a run at the end of the season. It is going to be very difficult for Utah to be one of the top 8 but with the way Mitchell has been playing, the Jazz can’t be written off.

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