Nets vs Jazz
Thu, Dec 4
Final
Nets
Nets
(5 - 16)
110
-
123
Jazz
Jazz
(7 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 29 | 29 | 32 | 20 | 110 |
| Jazz | 20 | 29 | 32 | 42 | 123 |
Venue: Barclays Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Noah Clowney
BKN | #21 | F/C
29
4
3
Keyonte George
UTA | #3 | G
29
5
10
Smart Game Analysis
Utah Jazz has a 62% chance of winning the game
Despite Brooklyn's recent winning streak, the Jazz hold a decisive rest advantage and rebounding edge that should overpower a fatigued Nets squad playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Utah enters with a major rest advantage having been off since December 1, while Brooklyn is playing on zero days' rest after a game yesterday.
- • The Nets are missing primary scorer Cam Thomas due to a hamstring injury, placing a heavy offensive burden on Michael Porter Jr.
- • Utah dominates the boards averaging 46.2 rebounds per game, significantly outperforming Brooklyn's league-low 39.0 average.
- • The Jazz defense is a major weakness, allowing a league-high 125.4 points per game, which could keep the game close.
- • Brooklyn has momentum with two consecutive wins, but Utah's size and fresh legs present a difficult matchup for the Nets' thin frontcourt.
- • Utah has struggled on the road with a 1-7 record, but Brooklyn's fatigue makes this a prime opportunity for the Jazz to improve that mark.
