According to Tom McEachin, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he didn't want to back into the playoffs, but that's exactly what happened Monday night.

The Jazz entered the evening's schedule needing either a victory -- or a loss by the Los Angeles Clippers -- to land a playoff spot. The Jazz stumbled in their game with Dallas, but when the Clippers lost in Seattle they were officially eliminated from the postseason.

That gave Utah it's 19th consecutive playoff appearance.