Let’s get this thing going.
After five long years, the Jazz are finally back in the playoffs, where they’ll face the star-studded LA Clippers in the opening round. The teams finished the regular season with identical 51-31 records, though the Clippers will have home-court advantage because they won the season series 3-1.
Here are a few things to watch out for ahead of Game 1 on Saturday night.
Players in the Spotlight
Clippers
Chris Paul (PG)
- 18.1 points, 9.2 assists per game
- Four-time All-NBA First Team
- 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year
- Six-time All-Defensive First Team
- Nine-time NBA All-Star
Blake Griffin (PF)
- 21.