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Andy Larsen breaks down the Jazz-Rockets series matchups

Chris Paul is nicknamed “The Point God,” but he’s slipped somewhat in his 13th NBA season with the worst shooting percentage of his career. Still, he’s still making 55% of his mid-range jumpers, killer to the Jazz’s defense. Rubio, will get a chance to show what he can do against the Rockets in the playoffs, but he shot only 31% against them in the regular season. Advantage: Rockets

(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) gets past Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) using a second half screen form Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15). The Rockets beat the Jazz 100-87, Sunday, May 6, 2018.
(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) gets past Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) using a second half screen form Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15).