Utah Jazz - Power Ranking

Week Rank Rating Team Record Comment

19 9 67 Utah 8-4 Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C+C Music Factory This track is a high-energy anthem designed to inspire joy, movement, and celebration. "Gonna Make You Sweat" is all about losing yourself in the rhythm of the music, letting go of daily worries, and giving in to the physical joy of dance. The repetitive chant “Everybody Dance Now” acts almost like a call to arms for clubgoers and party crowds, inviting them to experience the pure, communal exhilaration of dancing. The song captures the spirit of early '90s dance culture, where music was not just entertainment but an escape. It promotes freedom of expression through movement, making no room for sadness, hesitation, or self-consciousness. Every booming beat and electrifying vocal encourages listeners to be fully present in the moment and celebrate life through dance, movement, and joy. Embiid and his health has kept Jason up in a cold sweat more nights than he would like to admit.

18 10 65 Utah 8-4 Meat Lover’s Pizza – The Jazz are as deep as it gets, like a meatlovers pizza piled high with every topping. But without their pepperoni in Joel Embiid, something’s missing. Still, they’re grinding out wins and if they avoid further injury trouble, they'll make a deep run.

17 6 75 Utah 9-3 Temperance - The Jazz's strength lies in harmony —every cog in sync, every piece purposeful. Winning has been hard to come by, and not the flashiest battles, but temperance tells us they might win the war through discipline. Just don't let caution become stagnation.

16 10 67 Utah 8-4 The Jazz have had a rough trot of it since flicking the switch from rebuild to win now. Joel Embiid's battle with his knees is well documented and a constant issue. As has some other key injuries and other deadline and trade dramas. This team could have looked a lot different heading into the playoffs. But they are locked in now and Jase must find a way to really harness what he has in this engine. A common problem and hurdle for long time rebuilding GM's. They also need Joel to be active.

15 12 60 Utah 7-5 "I Miss You" by Klymaxx This emotional ballad delves into the feelings of longing and heartache experienced after a breakup. The lyrics express deep regret and a yearning to reconnect, capturing the universal pain of lost love and the hope for reconciliation. Jason longingly looking at his roster and with the big “X” next to Joel Embiid names. Injuries suck.

14 18 44 Utah 5-7 18. Utah Jazz (Switzerland) The Jazz's 'neutral' and 'efficient' play style mirrors Switzerland's 'stable economy,' providing 'safe investments' and consistent 'returns' in the league's 'financial markets.' Are they waving the white flag? Are they incubating? Are they hiberating? Are they dormant? These questions and more will be answered in the weeks to come.

13 17 47 Utah 6-7 The 5 Palm Exploding Heart (Kill Bill) Utah are a walking kill-move with 5 parts required to fatally injure their victim. Embiid, Harden, Daniels, Porzingis and Wagner combine to explode the hearts of their opponents when used effectively. With one of the keys likely sitting for the season, it might be the heart of the Utah fans that ends up broken in the post-season.

12 21 35 Utah 5-8 Utah Jazz - "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" – The Darkness (2003) High-energy glam rock revival, but a bit too niche. I for one love the Darkness, and their are many members of the Utah Jazz that I love too. This is a belief thing. I believe that the Utah Jazz are underperforming here. They will drive forward like the lead guitar on this track, they have too much to not be relevant.

11 14 59 Utah 8-5 Utah Jazz: The Stone Golem 🗿🪨 Why? The Jazz embody the methodical, unyielding nature of a Stone Golem – a creature built for durability over dynamism. Joel Embiid anchors this construct as its granite core, executing fundamental dominance with robotic efficiency. Granite Pillar (Embiid’s Monotony): Embiid operates like a programmed titan, crushing opponents with post moves and mid-range jumpers as repetitive as a golem’s hammer swings. Runic Carvings (Functional Enhancements): Kristaps Porziņģis and Franz Wagner etch utility into the stone – Porziņģis stretching defenses like a watchtower, Wagner cutting with Swiss-engineered precision. Mortar and Pebbles (Role-Player Grind): James Harden slathers on playmaking glue, while Austin Reaves and Dyson Daniels chip in with unremarkable but necessary hustle.

10 13 59 Utah 8-5 Miles Davis - one of the most enigmatic names in Jazz, Davis defined the identity of the jazz moment. Drugs. Tabloids. And stories galore. A dominant force that changed the game. Utah Jazz have that ability to be a game-changer with a team that many look to. On the flip side, we are seeing the erratic Davis, full of gusto and resting on ‘Birth of the Cool’. Not quite a Ron Burgundy jazz flute solo. Still more to come from Utah - this current scat solo can end.

9 17 51 Utah 7-6 Sansa Stark - I doubt she is anyones favourite character, but as a naive young girl wanting to be a princess, she was forced to grow up awfully quick and not in a good way. She watched and heard almost all her family members die while being imprisoned by the very thing she thought she wanted as a young girl. Fortunately all those that wronged her got their just desserts, and she grew in to a tough leader of the North.

8 16 52 Utah 7-6

7 9 55 Utah 7-5 Maui (Polynesian Mythology, Moana) - Utah - A demigod with a magic fishhook that can shapeshift and pull islands out of the sea. The Jazz are serious disruptors and in many ways lay dormant - ala. Mauri. Utah are currently in a mode of waiting, still ever-powerful, but not fully formed. Without Embiid and Wagner, the Jazz are a demigod biding time. When ready, the seas will part, the oceans will quiver, and the platers will shake, with the dominant force of the Utah Jazz. Til then, the Jazz still find themselves 9th in the Power Rankings.

6 9 67 Utah 8-4 Hamm (Toy Story) - 'PIG PILE'. Ham is a memorable character from the Toy Story series. A little sarcastic, a little condescending, intelligent and respected, Ham's voice carries a lot of weight in Andy's bedroom (not a pig joke). Jase has similar clout in the NSL, only speaking when he needs to and not mincing words. He speaks when he needs to act. Jase throws his snout around at the trade table. Always getting what he needs, never been rushed and never losing supremacy in the discussions. Jazz are right on the cusp.

5 12 57 Utah 7-5 The Babadook (The Babadook) - The more you fear it, the greater it feeds, the more you worry about it, the more power it has… The Babadook. The manifestation nightmare of your deepest, darkest fears - the Utah Jazz wait. Knowing the league’s underlying fear, the Babadook waits in the shadows. The Utah Jazz have a record of 7-5, but their talent is the nightmare you push in the deepest recesses of your mind when fully formed - the question remains Joel Embiid and James Harden… “If it’s in a word, or it’s in a book, you can’t get rid of the Babadook.”

4 6 76 Utah 9-3 Walter White/Heisenberg - Breaking Bad. Who said all the great characters had to be good? Walter, whose initial intentions in supporting his family after he was gone, were indeed good. However, those intentions quickly changed when the money and power starting rolling in. There, Heisenberg, a drug lord was born. Breaking bad regarded as one of the best TV shows ever, would not have that reputation without an incredible lead character, which they have. Utah are still doing well even without their best player for most of the season. If Embiid is Walter White. Then who is Jesse Pinkman? Harden? Murray? Wagner?

3 3 87 Utah 10-2 No Embiid, no problem. The Jazz have started the season off strong behind the play of Franz Wagner, who should be a lock for MIP.

2 2 62 Utah 7-1 "Movin' On Up" - Ja'Net Dubois- This team is moving on up, after a good season last year, they are doing even better, with Dejounte not even playing yet, they are doing great and Embiid hasn't been playing all the time either. Hard to see a team doing better than their start, but it could be possible.

1 2 28 Utah 3-1 Sans Embiid, the Jazz were still able to take care of business in what was a tough schedule for Week One. Franz Wagner's surprising breakout seems upon us, with the big German putting up star like offensive numbers as the teams number one option. The Jazz are primed to take the West if all goes accordingly with health/availability. Jase the Draft Wizard reaping the rewards of a Dyson Daniels breakout.

	NO	110
	OKC	103

	MIN	114
	UTAH	107

	IND	91
	CLE	108

	MIL	121
	TOR	120

	OKC	101
	NO	93

Week	Rank	Rating	Team	Record	Comment
19	9	67	Utah	8-4	Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C+C Music Factory This track is a high-energy anthem designed to inspire joy, movement, and celebration. "Gonna Make You Sweat" is all about losing yourself in the rhythm of the music, letting go of daily worries, and giving in to the physical joy of dance. The repetitive chant “Everybody Dance Now” acts almost like a call to arms for clubgoers and party crowds, inviting them to experience the pure, communal exhilaration of dancing. The song captures the spirit of early '90s dance culture, where music was not just entertainment but an escape. It promotes freedom of expression through movement, making no room for sadness, hesitation, or self-consciousness. Every booming beat and electrifying vocal encourages listeners to be fully present in the moment and celebrate life through dance, movement, and joy. Embiid and his health has kept Jason up in a cold sweat more nights than he would like to admit.
18	10	65	Utah	8-4	Meat Lover’s Pizza – The Jazz are as deep as it gets, like a meatlovers pizza piled high with every topping. But without their pepperoni in Joel Embiid, something’s missing. Still, they’re grinding out wins and if they avoid further injury trouble, they'll make a deep run.
17	6	75	Utah	9-3	Temperance - The Jazz's strength lies in harmony —every cog in sync, every piece purposeful. Winning has been hard to come by, and not the flashiest battles, but temperance tells us they might win the war through discipline. Just don't let caution become stagnation.
16	10	67	Utah	8-4	The Jazz have had a rough trot of it since flicking the switch from rebuild to win now. Joel Embiid's battle with his knees is well documented and a constant issue. As has some other key injuries and other deadline and trade dramas. This team could have looked a lot different heading into the playoffs. But they are locked in now and Jase must find a way to really harness what he has in this engine. A common problem and hurdle for long time rebuilding GM's. They also need Joel to be active.
15	12	60	Utah	7-5	"I Miss You" by Klymaxx This emotional ballad delves into the feelings of longing and heartache experienced after a breakup. The lyrics express deep regret and a yearning to reconnect, capturing the universal pain of lost love and the hope for reconciliation. Jason longingly looking at his roster and with the big “X” next to Joel Embiid names. Injuries suck.
14	18	44	Utah	5-7	18. Utah Jazz (Switzerland) The Jazz's 'neutral' and 'efficient' play style mirrors Switzerland's 'stable economy,' providing 'safe investments' and consistent 'returns' in the league's 'financial markets.' Are they waving the white flag? Are they incubating? Are they hiberating? Are they dormant? These questions and more will be answered in the weeks to come.
13	17	47	Utah	6-7	The 5 Palm Exploding Heart (Kill Bill) Utah are a walking kill-move with 5 parts required to fatally injure their victim. Embiid, Harden, Daniels, Porzingis and Wagner combine to explode the hearts of their opponents when used effectively. With one of the keys likely sitting for the season, it might be the heart of the Utah fans that ends up broken in the post-season.
12	21	35	Utah	5-8	Utah Jazz - "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" – The Darkness (2003) High-energy glam rock revival, but a bit too niche. I for one love the Darkness, and their are many members of the Utah Jazz that I love too. This is a belief thing. I believe that the Utah Jazz are underperforming here. They will drive forward like the lead guitar on this track, they have too much to not be relevant.
11	14	59	Utah	8-5	Utah Jazz: The Stone Golem 🗿🪨 Why? The Jazz embody the methodical, unyielding nature of a Stone Golem – a creature built for durability over dynamism. Joel Embiid anchors this construct as its granite core, executing fundamental dominance with robotic efficiency. Granite Pillar (Embiid’s Monotony): Embiid operates like a programmed titan, crushing opponents with post moves and mid-range jumpers as repetitive as a golem’s hammer swings. Runic Carvings (Functional Enhancements): Kristaps Porziņģis and Franz Wagner etch utility into the stone – Porziņģis stretching defenses like a watchtower, Wagner cutting with Swiss-engineered precision. Mortar and Pebbles (Role-Player Grind): James Harden slathers on playmaking glue, while Austin Reaves and Dyson Daniels chip in with unremarkable but necessary hustle.
10	13	59	Utah	8-5	Miles Davis - one of the most enigmatic names in Jazz, Davis defined the identity of the jazz moment. Drugs. Tabloids. And stories galore. A dominant force that changed the game. Utah Jazz have that ability to be a game-changer with a team that many look to. On the flip side, we are seeing the erratic Davis, full of gusto and resting on ‘Birth of the Cool’. Not quite a Ron Burgundy jazz flute solo. Still more to come from Utah - this current scat solo can end.
9	17	51	Utah	7-6	Sansa Stark - I doubt she is anyones favourite character, but as a naive young girl wanting to be a princess, she was forced to grow up awfully quick and not in a good way. She watched and heard almost all her family members die while being imprisoned by the very thing she thought she wanted as a young girl. Fortunately all those that wronged her got their just desserts, and she grew in to a tough leader of the North.
8	16	52	Utah	7-6
7	9	55	Utah	7-5	Maui (Polynesian Mythology, Moana) - Utah - A demigod with a magic fishhook that can shapeshift and pull islands out of the sea. The Jazz are serious disruptors and in many ways lay dormant - ala. Mauri. Utah are currently in a mode of waiting, still ever-powerful, but not fully formed. Without Embiid and Wagner, the Jazz are a demigod biding time. When ready, the seas will part, the oceans will quiver, and the platers will shake, with the dominant force of the Utah Jazz. Til then, the Jazz still find themselves 9th in the Power Rankings.
6	9	67	Utah	8-4	Hamm (Toy Story) - 'PIG PILE'. Ham is a memorable character from the Toy Story series. A little sarcastic, a little condescending, intelligent and respected, Ham's voice carries a lot of weight in Andy's bedroom (not a pig joke). Jase has similar clout in the NSL, only speaking when he needs to and not mincing words. He speaks when he needs to act. Jase throws his snout around at the trade table. Always getting what he needs, never been rushed and never losing supremacy in the discussions. Jazz are right on the cusp.
5	12	57	Utah	7-5	The Babadook (The Babadook) - The more you fear it, the greater it feeds, the more you worry about it, the more power it has… The Babadook. The manifestation nightmare of your deepest, darkest fears - the Utah Jazz wait. Knowing the league’s underlying fear, the Babadook waits in the shadows. The Utah Jazz have a record of 7-5, but their talent is the nightmare you push in the deepest recesses of your mind when fully formed - the question remains Joel Embiid and James Harden… “If it’s in a word, or it’s in a book, you can’t get rid of the Babadook.”
4	6	76	Utah	9-3	Walter White/Heisenberg - Breaking Bad. Who said all the great characters had to be good? Walter, whose initial intentions in supporting his family after he was gone, were indeed good. However, those intentions quickly changed when the money and power starting rolling in. There, Heisenberg, a drug lord was born. Breaking bad regarded as one of the best TV shows ever, would not have that reputation without an incredible lead character, which they have. Utah are still doing well even without their best player for most of the season. If Embiid is Walter White. Then who is Jesse Pinkman? Harden? Murray? Wagner?
3	3	87	Utah	10-2	No Embiid, no problem. The Jazz have started the season off strong behind the play of Franz Wagner, who should be a lock for MIP.
2	2	62	Utah	7-1	"Movin' On Up" - Ja'Net Dubois- This team is moving on up, after a good season last year, they are doing even better, with Dejounte not even playing yet, they are doing great and Embiid hasn't been playing all the time either. Hard to see a team doing better than their start, but it could be possible.
1	2	28	Utah	3-1	Sans Embiid, the Jazz were still able to take care of business in what was a tough schedule for Week One. Franz Wagner's surprising breakout seems upon us, with the big German putting up star like offensive numbers as the teams number one option. The Jazz are primed to take the West if all goes accordingly with health/availability. Jase the Draft Wizard reaping the rewards of a Dyson Daniels breakout.