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4. Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz has struggled over the last week and a half, but they should still be considered the strong contender that many expected them to be in the Western Conference. They may not be as dominant and they shouldn’t be expected to be, but they’re still one of the deepest teams in the league.

If it weren’t for what the Warriors are doing, the Jazz would still be the story in the West. I still don’t think Donovan Mitchell is in mid-season form yet and he’s still been exceptionally good for the team.

They’re only going to get better and as long as they can remain healthy, this is going to be a tough out in the West this season.