Utah Jazz: A Look at the Western Conference Standings
The Utah Jazz improved from second to first in the Western Conference standings last week thanks to an undefeated road trip. Today, we take a look at the current Western Conference standings and the movement that could occur in the week ahead.
Current Standings
*The Western Conference standings as of Monday, February 8
| Teams | Wins | Losses | Percentage | Games Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah Jazz | 19 | 5 | .792 | - |
Los Angeles Lakers | 18 | 6 | .750 | 1.0 |
LA Clippers | 17 | 8 | .680 | 2.5 |
Phoenix Suns | 13 | 9 | .591 | 5.0 |
San Antonio Spurs | 13 | 10 | .565 | 5.5 |
Denver Nuggets | 12 | 10 | .545 | 6.0 |
Portland Trail Blazers | 12 | 10 | .545 | 6.0 |
Golden State Warriors | 12 | 11 | .522 | .522 |
The Clippers, Jazz, and Lakers have already created separation from the rest of the Western Conference.
Upcoming Schedule
Let's take a look at the upcoming schedule (Monday-Sunday) for the Jazz, Clippers, and Lakers, and how that could impact the standings.
Utah Jazz - vs Celtics, vs Bucks, vs Heat
The Jazz begin what will be a very difficult part of the schedule. With a 2.5 game lead over the Clippers, the floor for the Jazz is second place should they win one game this week. The team competing for the first spot will be the Lakers.
LA Lakers - vs OKC, vs OKC, vs Grizzlies, @ Nuggets
The Lakers have a favorable schedule this week. I would expect them to go 3-1 and move into first place if the Jazz slip up.
LA Clippers - @ Minnesota Timberwolves, @ Chicago Bulls, vs Cleveland Cavaliers
The Clippers play three winnable games this week. If they go 3-0, they could be firmly back in contention for the number one spot in the West.
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