The 2017-18 Utah Jazz were not defined by Gordon Hayward’s defection, but by their collective grit and late-season magic
(Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo) Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) celebrate the win over the Thunder. The Utah Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-91 to win the first round playoff series, Friday, April 27, 2018.
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