Analysis: Jazz, Spurs off to surprising fast starts in West


              Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) goes to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard David Roddy (27) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
            
              Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) blocks a shot by Utah Jazz guard Malik Beasley (5) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
            
              San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson (3) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (27), Anthony Edwards (1) and Jaden McDaniels during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 107-98. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
            
              San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, top, speaks with Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
            
              Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., rear, battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
            
              Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson (00) celebrates after making a 3-pointer with teammate Mike Conley (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Analysis: Jazz, Spurs off to surprising fast starts in West