Jazz vs Magic
Sat, Dec 20
Final/OT
Jazz
Jazz
(10 - 16)
127
-
128
Magic
Magic
(15 - 12)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 38 | 22 | 22 | 36 | 9 | 127 |
| Magic | 36 | 29 | 32 | 21 | 10 | 128 |
Venue: Delta Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Keyonte George
UTA | #3 | G
27
4
9
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
23
9
9
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 65% chance of winning the game
Despite significant injuries on both sides, Orlando's top-10 defense and Paolo Banchero's playmaking should overpower a Jazz team missing its best player and possessing the league's worst defense.
Key Analysis
- • Utah is likely without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (doubtful) and defensive anchor Walker Kessler (out), severely weakening their lineup.
- • Orlando is missing key starters Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, placing the offensive load squarely on Paolo Banchero.
- • The Jazz possess the NBA's worst defense (30th), allowing a staggering 126.8 points per game.
- • Paolo Banchero enters the game in excellent form, coming off a 26-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist triple-double against Denver.
- • Utah's Keyonte George is the primary threat for the home team, having scored 30+ points in three consecutive games.
- • The Magic allow nearly 12 fewer points per game than the Jazz, creating a massive defensive disparity between the two teams.
