Michael Van Gundy is just starting to watch a lot of basketball. Dad's message to the 8-year-old?

"Please watch the Utah Jazz."

Most kids would prefer homework. The Jazz is Old School without Will Ferrell, not dunking much more than their dentures. Tonight this unsexy squad wheezes in for its only Miami visit, and while you wouldn't want to see it in a nightie, it still competes night after night.

The Jazz sits in a tie for sixth in the Western Conference and will make the playoffs for a 20th consecutive season, while reps from younger teams such as the Grizzlies, Bulls, Clippers, Nuggets, and yes, the Heat, will again trek to Secaucus for the lottery.