Both the Rockets and Jazz started off the season slow, sitting outside of the playoff race for the first third of the season.
Recent times have seen Houston and Utah rise into the middle of the pack in the West Playoff Picture.
Now, after long odds to bring these two teams together, the foes will meet for their ninth playoff series in NBA history and their second in as many years.
With everything on the line, we spoke to SLC Dunk site manager Mychal Lowman, to give us some perspective on the enemy.
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