Utah Aims to Halt Home Losing Streak Against Brooklyn
This week’s matchup pits the Utah Jazz against the Brooklyn Nets in Salt Lake City. The game will take place on Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST, and Utah is eager to end its four-game losing streak at home.
Team Records and Standings
The current records showcase both teams struggling this season. The Utah Jazz hold a record of 15 wins and 33 losses, sitting at the 13th position in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Brooklyn Nets have won only 12 games and lost 34, also ranking 13th but in the Eastern Conference.
Home and Road Performance
- Jazz: 10 wins, 16 losses at home.
- Nets: 6 wins, 17 losses on the road.
Both teams have faced challenges against opponents with winning records, with Utah at 7-22 this season.
Statistical Overview
| Category | Utah Jazz | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal Percentage | 46.8% | 44.3% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.8 | 40.1 |
Utah manages to shoot 46.8% from the field, which is slightly below the 49.1% allowed by the Nets. Conversely, Brooklyn’s shooting percentage is 43.4%, which is notably lower than what Utah has permitted.
Recent Matchup
This contest marks the second meeting between these two teams this season. Previously, on December 5, the Jazz triumphed over the Nets with a score of 123-110. Lauri Markkanen starred for Utah, scoring 30 points, while Noah Clowney led Brooklyn with 29 points.
Key Players
- Utah Jazz:
- Keyonte George: 24.1 points, 6.6 assists per game.
- Brice Sensabaugh: 16.2 points over the last 10 games.
- Brooklyn Nets:
- Nic Claxton: 12.4 points, 7.5 rebounds per game.
- Michael Porter Jr.: 3.7 made 3-pointers over the past 10 games.
Injuries and Availability
In terms of injuries, both teams are dealing with key player limitations. Utah’s Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Georges Niang will be unavailable, while others, including Cody Williams and Jusuf Nurkic, are day-to-day. For Brooklyn, Haywood Highsmith will miss the game, with several players listed as day-to-day, including Cam Thomas and Ziaire Williams.
As the Jazz strive to halt their home losing streak against the struggling Nets, fans can anticipate an intriguing contest in Salt Lake City.
