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Clash at Delta Center: Utah Jazz to Host Indiana Pacers in Salt Lake City

As the Utah Jazz prepare to welcome the Indiana Pacers to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Jazz have been showing a strong performance trend, coming off a decisive 125-112 victory against the Clippers. In that game, they demonstrated their offensive prowess with an impressive 55 percent field goal percentage and were particularly dominant from beyond the arc, hitting nearly 44 percent of their three-point attempts.


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The team's ability to control the game was evident as they led for over 41 minutes and capitalized on fast-break opportunities, scoring 24 points. Their bench contributed significantly with 22 points, showcasing depth in their roster. Defensively, they managed seven blocks and contained their opponents' fast-break efforts effectively.


However, it's worth noting that in a prior game against the Bulls where they lost with a score of 107-114 at home, there were some concerns despite strong assist numbers (30 assists) and shooting well from two-point range (61 percent). Turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 14 times which translated into points for Chicago.


Looking at these past performances provides insights into what fans can expect: A Utah Jazz team that is capable of high-scoring offense but needs to maintain focus on protecting the ball. The Delta Center will be crucial for setting the tone; its energetic atmosphere has historically given them an edge.


The upcoming game is scheduled for December 3rd at 02:00 AM UTC at Delta Center. Fans can catch all the action live on SportsNet RM or follow along on various broadcasting networks depending on their location.

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