Right now I think the key to a deep post-season run is finishing 3rd seed, ahead of the Rockets.
Step 1: Go up against the Grizzlies. I know we've lost the season series against them, but they honestly don't worry me. DFav being healthy cancels out the Zbo effect, PG is a wash, I take Rudy over Marc in any series. Our depth > theirs. Easy W. Only other team I'd prefer over them is the Nuggets. No thank you to LAC or OKC in round 1.
Step 2: We take on the victor between OKC and Spurs, a nightmare series for SAS given that their biggest hole is PG, they just lost against them last year, and the two bigs of Adams and Kanter will feast on them just like last year. Spurs likely win, but in a drawn-out series. We then take them on.
Step 3: Pray the Rockets upset the Warriors
Step 4: Bend over the Rockets like always
Grizz --> Spurs --> Dubs is far and beyond the most enticing playoff trip for this Jazz team. We need that 3rd seed.
If we get the 4th seed it'll be Clippers --> Warriors. Likely out in the 2nd round.