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Jazz Set to Syncopate Nuggets at Delta Center Showdown

As the Utah Jazz prepare to host the Denver Nuggets at the Delta Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent offensive surge. The upcoming clash, scheduled for January 11th, promises to be a spectacle of high-flying basketball.


SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - DECEMBER 13: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz shoots during the second half of a game against the New York Knicks at Delta Center on December 13, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

The Jazz have been playing a symphony of scoring in their recent outings. In their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks, they put up an impressive 132 points with a true shooting percentage of 66 percent and an offensive rating that soared to over 131 points per 100 possessions. Their efficiency game score was equally remarkable at 123.0.


Utah's performance against the Philadelphia 76ers also showcased their scoring prowess as they tallied up another victory with 120 points and an effective field goal percentage of 62 percent. However, it wasn't just about scoring; they demonstrated defensive tenacity by holding the opposition to a defensive rating of just over 103 points per possession.


Despite these strong showings, there was a stumble on the road when facing off against Boston Celtics where Utah scored only 97 points and had an offensive rating below par at approximately 87 points per possession. This indicates some inconsistency in maintaining their high-scoring rhythm away from home.


The venue could play a significant role in this upcoming game as Utah has shown they can light up the scoreboard when playing on familiar ground. With home-court advantage and coming off two wins out of three games – including one where they led for nearly all regulation time – confidence should be high within Jazz ranks.


Fans should look forward to seeing if Utah can maintain its harmony on offense while tightening up defensively after allowing more than what they would like in terms of opponent possessions recently.


The match will take place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN (channel:206), locally on KJZZ TV for home viewers, and ALT2 (channel:681-1) for those following Denver Nuggets. Tip-off is set for January 11th at local Mountain Time zone hours which corresponds with US/Mountain time zone standards.

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