The Jazz have the fifth-best offensive (111.4) and the third-best defensive (98.3) rating, giving them a second-best net rating (13.0). Unfortunately for them, there isn't much to prove until the playoffs roll around. There isn't much of anything new going on in Utah, with three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert anchoring one of the league's best defences and Donovan Mitchell and a bunch of shooters leading one of the league's best offences. What we've learned: The Jazz are still really good.Īnd just like that, the Jazz are back atop of the Western Conference. So rather than overreact to a stronger start by an inferior team, we're giving the benefit of the doubt to the defending champs. Let's be honest, nobody exactly looks like world beaters early on. OK, I know what you're saying: 'They have a losing record, how on earth can they still be No. The Timberwolves may have defeated the Bucks in that contest, but the reigning Finals MVP continues to assert his dominance on the league. Averaging 30.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists for the week, Antetokounmpo looks as unstoppable as ever. In the words of the wise Anthony Edwards on Antetokounmpo, 'We put four people on him and he'll still score the ball.' What we've learned: Giannis Antetokounmpo is still unstoppable
