NBA Power Rankings: Who are the biggest threats to the Warriors?

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Utah Jazz (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
Utah Jazz (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

11. Utah Jazz

Heading into the 2018-19 season, many expected the Utah Jazz to be one of the top tier teams in the Western Conference. A slow start had people taking back their predictions, but as of late, the Jazz are getting this train back on the rails.

Donovan Mitchell made his name known last year when he erupted in the playoffs and he is picking up where he left off. Mitchell is averaging 22.4 and continues to show off his insane athleticism.

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, may have not been named to the All-Star game this season, but he is still playing at an elite level. Gobert is posting 15.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game while anchoring one of the league’s best defensive teams.

Utah is sitting at sixth place in the West and will have to work hard to remain in this spot. However, as this team grows stronger together they will certainly be a tough matchup for any opponent they face.