Utah was the best defensive team in the NBA during the second half of the season. The Jazz, though, are limited offensively. They rely heavily on rookie Donovan Mitchell for scoring. Mitchell, however, is hindered by a foot injury and will be defended by Paul George, one of the top defensive wing players in the NBA.

I don't trust Utah's other offensive options if Mitchell isn't producing a lot of points.

These teams combined for 224 points in Oklahoma City's 116-108 Game 1 victory this past Sunday. I don't expect both teams to combine to hit 25 of 47 3-point shots like they did in the series opener.

The Jazz and Thunder met three times during the regular season and the combined final scores averaged 190 points. Utah averaged fewer than 90 points during its three regular season meetings against the Thunder.

So I believe the first playoff game was an aberration due to extremely hot long range shooting. Intensity and defense go up during the playoffs not down.

Look for a return to the norm here in a tight defensive game.