Jazz vs Heat
Sat, Jan 24
Final
Jazz
Jazz
(15 - 30)
116
-
147
Heat
Heat
(23 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 34 | 18 | 37 | 27 | 116 |
| Heat | 35 | 38 | 35 | 39 | 147 |
Venue: Delta Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jusuf NurkiÄ
UTA | #30 | C
17
10
12
Bam Adebayo
MIA | #13 | C/F
26
15
2
Smart Game Analysis
Miami Heat has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Heat are positioned to break their slump by exploiting a decimated Jazz frontcourt that is missing its top three centers.
Key Analysis
- • Bam Adebayo faces a Jazz interior completely void of size with Walker Kessler, Kevin Love, and likely Jusuf Nurkic all sidelined.
- • Utah's defense is surrendering a league-worst 127.4 points per game, offering a remedy for Miami's recent offensive struggles.
- • The Heat have a significant rebounding edge (7th in NBA) against a Jazz lineup forced to play undersized forwards at center.
- • Miami is desperate for a win after dropping 6 of their last 9 games, while Utah has lost 11 of 14 in a clear rebuilding phase.
- • With Tyler Herro out, Miami will rely on Norman Powell (if active) and Andrew Wiggins to provide perimeter scoring support for Adebayo.
- • Utah's only path to an upset lies in a high-volume three-point shooting night from rookie Ace Bailey and Keyonte George.
