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Can the Utah Jazz Ride Their Momentum Against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center?

As the Utah Jazz prepare to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Jazz have shown a notable uptick in performance, with a record of 13 wins and 18 losses. In their last three games, they have demonstrated an impressive offensive display, scoring 130 points against the Spurs, 126 points versus the Raptors, and 119 points when playing against the Pistons.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 26: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 26, 2022 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

The statistics from these games reveal some promising trends for Utah. They've been efficient from both inside and outside of the paint with field goal percentages consistently above fifty percent. Their three-point shooting has been reliable as well, hovering around forty-five percent in recent outings. Moreover, free throw accuracy has been exceptional with over ninety percent success rate in two out of three past matches.


Defensively, while there's room for improvement given that they've allowed over one hundred points in each game, they've managed to outscore their opponents significantly due to their high-powered offense. The team's ability to create second-chance opportunities through offensive rebounds has also contributed greatly to their scoring runs.


Utah's bench depth has proven vital; contributing sixty-three points against San Antonio is a testament to that strength. Additionally, maintaining a positive assist-to-turnover ratio indicates smart ball handling and effective distribution among players.


As they head into enemy territory on December 29th at Smoothie King Center – where local support will undoubtedly be behind New Orleans – it will be crucial for Utah Jazz to continue exploiting these strengths while tightening up defensively if they wish to secure another victory on this road trip.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on KJZZ or BSNO networks at 7:00 PM Central Time (6:00 PM Mountain Time).

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