Jazz and Suns appreciation episode - a podcast by Kurt Helin, NBC Sports

The Nets, Lakers and Clippers are deservedly championship favorites.

But this isn't just a three-horse race.

The Jazz and Suns – who've been the NBA's best teams so far this season – absolutely have title chances. Even if they fall short of that ultimate prize in the playoffs, Utah and Phoenix deserve even more commendation for their overall success this year.

Dan Feldman talked with Jazz beat writer Tony Jones of The Athletic and Suns beat writer Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic about these high-quality teams.

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