2018-19 NBA Power Rankings: Rockets rise in Week 21

118. <p>Before the season, the Utah Jazz seemed like a prime candidate to secure a top-four or even a top-three seed in the West. Their 18-20 start had people wondering whether they’d make the postseason at all, but much like last year, a midseason turnaround has them back within striking distance of home-court advantage in the first round.</p> <p>Since that 18-20 start, the Jazz are 18-7 and had won four straight games — two of which came against Denver and Milwaukee — before the Pelicans ended the streak. <a rel=. 36-27. Previous: . Utah Jazz. 7. team