2017 NBA Playoffs: 10 Random 1st Round X-Factors We Weren't Expecting

2017 NBA Playoffs: 10 Random 1st Round X-Factors We Weren’t Expecting

April 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) celebrates after scoring a three point shot during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Joe Ingles

Joe Ingles is a legitimately good basketball player, but because he looks like some random 29-year-old you’d find at the YMCA, he takes a lot of casual fans by surprise.

Utah Jazz fans have discovered this already, but his three-point shooting off the bench is a legitimate weapon, even for their snail-paced offense. After making 44.1 percent of his three-pointers in 24.0 minutes per game this season, Ingles has stepped up his production in the playoffs, including on the defensive end by guarding Chris Paul.

Who'da thought before the season that Ingles on CP3 would be a much better option than George Hill on CP3?
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) April 26, 2017

Though his three-point shooting has dropped to 33.3 percent after his 0-for-4 performance in Game 5, but his defense and playmaking are part of the reason head coach Quin Snyder is giving him 33.4 minutes per game off the bench this postseason.

Ingles is only averaging 6.8 points per game, but he’s also dropping 5.0 assists and hauling in 4.0 rebounds a night against the Clippers. He’s certainly not your traditional X-factor, but he’s lent a helping hand in Utah’s 3-2 series lead.