The Jazz are winding down the season the same way they began, playing competitively against the top teams -- but still not finding ways to win according to Tom McEachin in this report.

The Jazz managed to land a playoff spot Monday night, but they did it by sneaking in the back door.

About a half hour after Utah lost 105-96 to the Dallas Mavericks at the Delta Center, the Los Angeles Clippers lost in Seattle and were eliminated from the playoffs, opening the door for the Jazz.

But they didn't feel like winners.