5 reasons Utah Jazz can win 2021 NBA championship

Jan 26, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) slaps the hand of center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz wins 108-94. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

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4. Elite 3-point shooting

While the Utah Jazz are known for another aspect to their game (which we will get to later on), the team has been downright elite when it comes to shooting from deep range.

This season, the Jazz lead the league in 3-pointers made (16.8) and 3-point attempts per game (43.2). Additionally, Utah boasts a 3-point percentage of 39 percent, which ranks as the fifth-highest mark in the league.

If the statistics were not enough, how about some history? Just last week, the Jazz dropped 24 3-pointers in their 154-105 win over the Sacramento Kings. At the time, there were only 34 games in NBA history where a team successfully made 24 triples … and the Jazz were responsible for six of them this season alone!

The Jazz have 3-point shooters all over the roster, with the lone exceptions being Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors. If Utah gets hot from behind the arc, that could spell doom for their opponents in the Western Conference portion of the playoff bracket.

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