The Utah Jazz play host to the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday evening.

The Rockets hold a 2-0 series lead after dominating the first two games at home. They won by 32 points in Game 1, and 20 points in Game 2, while the Jazz were unable to contain James Harden who averaged 30.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 10 assists over the first two games. Chris Paul has been dominant as well, as he is averaging 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists over the first two games. The Rockets' role players have also come up large, as Clint Capela tallied 16 points and 12 rebounds in Game 1, while Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker tallied 16 points each in Game 2. The Rockets have been efficient so far, shooting 49 percent from the field, including 38.5 percent from long range, over Games 1 and 2. They have also kept it up on the defensive end, holding the Jazz to 39 percent shooting in Game 1, and 40 percent shooting in Game 2.

Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has had a tough start to the playoffs, as he is averaging 15 points, three rebounds and three assists, while shooting 12-of-37 from the field over the first two games. Joe Ingles has also struggled, averaging 5.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists over the first two games. Rudy Gobert had the best performance of any Utah player so far, with 22 points, 12 rebounds, a block and an assist, in Game 1. Nonetheless, during the regular season the Jazz were significantly better at home than away, as they had a home record of 29-12, and were 21-20 on the road, and have a chance now to turn things back in their direction.