Gordon Monson: Utah Jazz-Los Angeles Clippers, Hooterville versus Hollywood, is a playoff match worth the wait

This could have, maybe should have, happened last season when both teams appeared poised for takeoff. No matter. Delayed gratification is still gratification.

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic, left, looks to pass under the basket as Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)