Westbrook is going to put up numbers. As evidenced by him averaging a triple-double for a second consecutive season, he’s too good and talented not to. The trick for the Jazz is to not allow him to take over the series, and to make him work for his points. Rubio has been arguably one of the most important players on Utah’s roster in the second half of the season. This will be his first playoff. Welcome to the postseason, Mr. Rubio. Here’s Mr. Triple-double.
Mitchell is better than Brewer. How much better than Brewer will go a long way towards determining the series for the Jazz.