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Jazz 'excited' for Tuesday's 2016-17 tipoff in Portland, start push for first playoffs in five seasons

Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) and Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) wait to sub into a basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Vivant Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Jazz won 104-78.

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Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) and Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) wait to sub into a basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Vivant Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Jazz won 104-78.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Utah Jazz fans, who can smell a return to the playoffs after a five-year absence, are excited for the 2016-17 NBA season to get going Tuesday at the Moda Center.