Slumping Jazz Host Spurs
The Utah Jazz play host to the San Antonio Spurs at Delta Center on Sunday evening.

The Jazz (26-31) have dropped five in a row and look to end the skid as they face the second and final game of a home stand with the chance to build on their, 17-11, home record. Lauri Markkanen continues to lead the team, averaging 23.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals per game. Collin Sexton is averaging 17.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists, while Jordan Clarkson averages 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. The Jazz average 117.8 points per game, but they give up an average of 120.6 points, which is fifth most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Spurs (11-46) have dropped three in a row and two straight since returning from the all-star break. They hope to get back on track as they face the third game of a four-game road trip with the opportunity to improve on their, 6-25, road record. Victor Wembanyama continues to amaze and is coming off a a historic performance, where he became the youngest player ever to record at least five points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks in a single game, as he finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and five blocks in a road loss against the Lakers on Friday. Wembanyama leads the Spurs, averaging 20.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 blocks on the season. Devin Vassell averages 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals, while Keldon Johnson is averaging 16.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. The Spurs average 112.1 points per game, but they give up an average of 120.6 points per game, which is tied with the Jazz for fifth most in the league.
Posted on: 2/24/2024 7:05 PM