Jazz vs Orlando Game Preview
The Utah Jazz, who stand 27-32 and 11th within the West, and Orlando Magic, who are 33-26 and 7th within the West, square off in an NBA cross-country battle on Thursday. This article contains the best basketball analysis out there.
Magic Analysis: Coming from a massive win
Orlando defeated the Nets 108-81 on Tuesday evening, maintaining their excellent defensive performance. The Magic limited the Nets to 25.8% three-point shooting and 39.2% field goal percentage. With 14 thefts in the game’s conclusion, Orlando scored 29 points resulting from 22 turnovers committed by the Nets. In this game, the Magic shot 52.7% from the floor and 36% from three, and they had a lead of up to 33 points. Everyone filled in for Paolo Banchero, who was sidelined due to sickness, in terms of offensive production. Moritz Wagner produced 16 points and pulled down 5 boards from the bench for the Magic, while Franz Wagner paced the team with 21 points, 5 boards, and 5 assists. Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds, while Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony each scored 12 points from the bench.
Jazz Analysis: Outside of Play-In tournament
The Jazz’s slide out of the postseason race continued when they lost to the Hawks 124-97. In this game, Utah’s offense was lacking as they only shot 37.2% from the floor and 28.9% from deep. The Jazz were unable to dominate the match for a single second despite turning the ball over eighteen times. With 22 points from 8-16 shooting from the floor, Collin Sexton topped Utah. Walker Kessler netted 14 points from the bench and pulled down 12 rebounds, while Keyonte Goerge tallied 14 points and gave out 6 assists. Lauri Markkanen shot 4–13 from the floor for only 11 points in this contest.
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Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Information
- Date: 02/29/2024
- Time: 07:10 PM ET
- Location: Kia Center.
- How to Watch Jazz vs Orlando: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
