Jazz Looking To Get Back On Track
The Utah Jazz play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Arena on Tuesday evening.

The Jazz (15-14) have dropped eight of their last 11 games, including the two most recent outings. They look to get back on track as they return home for a two-game home stand, with the chance to add to their 9-5 home record. Lauri Markkanen leads the team, averaging 22.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Jordan Clarkson averages 19.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists, while Kelly Olynyk is averaging 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Jazz average 117.3 points per game, which is fifth most in the league. On the other end, they give up an average of 115.9 points against, while allowing opponents to shoot an average of 47.6 percent from the field. Collin Sexton (hamstring) remains sidelined.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (18-8) will look to carry on the momentum of a seven-game win streak as they kick off a three-game road trip with the hopes of building on their 6-5 road record. Zion Williamson has been playing great lately, averaging 26.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals over the last 10 games. Jonas Valanciunas averages 13.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists, while C . McCollum is averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Brandon Ingram (toe) will remain sidelined, while Herbert Jones (ankle) is listed as probable for action. The Pelicans average 117.6 points per game, while shooting an average of 48.8 percent from the field. They have also been strong defensively, holding opponents to an average of 110.6 points per game.
Posted on: 12/12/2022 7:10 PM