NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Jazz; Cavs cut down the Nets (twice!)
No team in the NBA this season has had a longer win streak than the Jazz. But they're not the only red-hot West team heading into Week 6.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
12-4, 1st in Northwest
Jazz rout Warriors for 8th straight; Curry now 2nd in 3s
— Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Utah Jazz routed the Golden State Warriors 127-108 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory.
Kerr T'd up after Ingles chases down Oubre (0:42)
Jazz get out to 14-0 start vs. Warriors (0:25)
Zach Lowe
ESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Knicks and Nets, the league's battle to stay on the court amid COVID-19, Brandon Ingram's rise with the Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz, some of the best young Black assistants poised to become head coaches in the league, and much more.
Mitchell helps Jazz beat Pelicans for 7th straight win
— Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 129-118 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win.
Mitchell's move puts Alexander-Walker on skates (0:25)
Zion pickpockets Mitchell, breaks away for layup (0:20)
Mitchell scores 28, Jazz beat Pelicans 118-102
— Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and seven rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-102 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Gobert denies Zion at the rim (0:17)
Mitchell slings dime to Bogdanovic for 3-pointer (0:17)
Zion proves to be too much for Favors (0:20)
Kevin Arnovitz on the new look Nets, the frisky Grizz, and the Jazz
Zach talks to Kevin Arnovitz about the new-look Nets, Giannis, the frisky Grizzlies, the Jazz, injuries in Portland, and much more.
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Mitchell rattles the rim on the first play of the game (0:16)
Clarkson helps Jazz to 5th straight, beat Nuggets 109-105
— Reserve Jordan Clarkson scored 23 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 and the Utah Jazz beat the Nuggets 109-105 Sunday night in a rematch of their thrilling first-round playoff series last season that Denver captured in seven games.
Gobert dishes to Mitchell for the two-handed smash (0:25)
Gobert cleans up the blocked shot with a slam (0:18)
Gobert takes a hit while posterizing Barton (0:17)
Mitchell scores 26, Jazz use 21-0 run to beat Hawks 116-92
— Donovan Mitchell made six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points and the Utah Jazz used a 21-0 second-half run to power past the Atlanta Hawks 116-92 on Friday night.
Mitchell's miraculous save sets up poster slam from Gobert (0:23)
The Right Time: Vernon Maxwell joins to talk about James Harden, Utah, at least three fight stories and more!
Bomani Jones is joined by former NBA great Vernon Maxwell to discuss the highlights of his career, including his time in San Antonio and why he fell in love with Houston (3:14), when Hakeem Olajuwon slapped him at halftime against the Sonics (8:51), when he fought Seattle G Gary Payton (14:50), his beef with Utah fans and the Jazz franchise (21:10), why things fell apart for him with the Rockets as well as his reactions to James Harden pushing his way out of the franchise (27:32), and what he’s up to these days (36:13).
Jazz end shortened trip with 117-87 win over depleted Cavs
— Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Utah Jazz rolled to a 117-87 win over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers, wrapping up their six-game road trip Tuesday night.
Conley finds wide-open Bogdanovic at top of the arc (0:15)
Wizards without enough players; Jazz game PPD
The Wizards are dealing with multiple players in COVID-19 contact tracing, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, causing Wednesday's game against the Jazz to be postponed.
2020-21 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 12 | 4 | .750 | - | W8 |
| Portland | 9 | 6 | .600 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Denver | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3 | W3 |
| Oklahoma City | 6 | 9 | .400 | 5.5 | L3 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 11 | .267 | 7.5 | W1 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.210th
Rebounds Per Game49.41st
Assists Per Game23.822nd
Points Allowed106.13rd
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(27) | Udoka Azubuike | C | Kansas |
| 2(8) | Saben Lee | PG | Vanderbilt |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 12 | 4 | .750 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |