NBA Match Preview -- Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks

 

The Utah Jazz have dropped consecutive games and rank fourth in the league in offensive efficiency. On Sunday, Utah was outscored by 17 points during the fourth quarter of a surprising 107-100 road loss against Orlando. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.8 points and 5.3 assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 16.9 points and 4.6 rebounds. Mike Conley is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 16.1 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 102.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting.

 

 

 

 

 

This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for Atlanta, who was outscored by 21 points during the third quarter of a 127-113 loss against Golden State last night. The Hawks (4-7) were outscored 44-30 in the paint and shot 46 percent from the field. Trae Young is averaging 23.3 points and 3.6 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 16 points and 2.5 assists. Cam Reddish is the third double-digit scorer and Bogdan Bogdanovic is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 107.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 45.9 percent shooting.

 

 

Mike Conley did not play in Sunday’s loss due to his right knee injury management, but he is expected to play in this game. The Utah Jazz are rested, off a loss and the Hawks are playing on consecutive nights. So predict the winner will be the host.