NBA Power Rankings: The Celtics continue winning despite adversity

22. Utah Jazz

Things might get ugly in Utah for the next few weeks due to Rudy Gobert’s injury. With Gobert out at least a month because of a bone bruise, the one player most essential to their identity is gone. The team is still full of good defensive players across the board, but Gobert transcends everything and covers mistakes. There is going to be a dip in quality with him out, and if it takes a turn, Utah’s season could fall apart in the next month. In a loaded Western Conference, that matters.