Utah only needs a win to clinch home-court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs -- but getting it in San Antonio won't be easy.The Jazz are trying to win a road game against the Spurs for the first time in nearly a decade in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Utah (54-27) has already clinched the Northwest Division title, but is tied with Houston and Phoenix for the fourth-best record in the West. The Jazz beat the Rockets 105-96 in their home finale on Monday, clinching the season series and ensuring they will get home-court advantage in at least the first round of the playoffs with a win over the Spurs (55-26).
Of course, the Jazz have to end a 20-game losing streak in San Antonio, including three defeats in last year's conference finals, if they hope to play their first two playoff games at home. Utah hasn't won there since a 101-87 victory on Feb, 28, 1999.
If Utah wins this matchup, it would tie the Spurs for the third-best record in the West and clinch the season series.
The Spurs can wrap up the third seed with a win, but have dropped three of their last six games, including the defeat against Utah, a 21-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and a 17-point home loss to the Suns.
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