For these playoff previews we are going to take a look at each team individually, and then we are going to look at the match-up.

Utah Jazz

Strengths

What the Jazz do well.

• Pick and Roll
• Offensive execution
• Assist Rate (#1 in the NBA)
• Rebounding
• Getting to the line

Weaknesses

Some problems the Jazz struggle with

• Getting their shots blocked
• Free Throw Shooting

Tendencies

Some things you are going to notice when watching the Jazz play.

• The Utah Jazz are really good running their halfcourt stuff.  Especially the pick and roll.  You have a tremendous passer/scorer in Deron and a terrific finisher in Carlos Boozer.

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For these playoff previews we are going to take a look at each team individually, and then we are going to look at the match-up.

Atlanta Hawks

Strengths

What the Hawks do well.

• Three point shooting
• Offensive Efficiency
• Transition offense
• Offensive rebounding
• Low turnover rate

Weaknesses

Some problems the Hawks struggle with

• Defense
• Ball “sticks” once in a while
• Poor defensive rebounding

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For these playoff previews we are going to take a look at each team individually, and then we are going to look at the match-up.

Orlando Magic

Strengths

What the Magic do well.

• Shoot threes
• Defend the paint
• Inside-out ball movement

Weaknesses

Some problems the Magic struggle with

• Can settle for outside jumpers and ignore their biggest strength, which is Dwight Howard.
• Dwight Howard’s foul troubles.
• Perimeter defense

Tendencies

Some things you are going to notice when watching the Magic play.

• Obviously the Magic love to shoot the 3 pointer, and that makes sense, because they are very good at it (set the record for most threes in a season during their final game).

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For these playoff previews we are going to take a look at each team individually, and then we are going to look at the match-up.

The Chicago Bulls looked they were out of the playoffs a couple weeks ago, but after a few key Raptors broke their faces, the Bulls played their way into the final seed of the playoffs.  Their reward?  The Cleveland Cavaliers, who will be playing LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers

Strengths

What the Cavs do well.

• Movement without the basketball
• Defense
• Bench Play
• LeBron James

Weaknesses

Some problems the Cavs struggle with

• Rely on LeBron a little too much late
• LeBron’s shot selection late
• Guardplay other than LeBron

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