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Can the Utah Jazz Harness Home Court Advantage at Delta Center?

As the Utah Jazz prepare to host the Golden State Warriors at the Delta Center, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home court advantage. The upcoming match, scheduled for February 13th, promises to be an exciting clash between these Western Conference contenders.


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The Jazz have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. Despite a losing record overall, they've demonstrated resilience and offensive firepower. In their last game against the Toronto Raptors, they secured a victory with 126 points and an impressive true shooting percentage of 65 percent. Their efficiency game score stood out at 113.8, indicating strong performances across various aspects of play.


Utah's ability to score in bunches was evident as they racked up 55 bench points and maintained a field goal percentage of 53 percent throughout that game. Their three-point shooting was also notable at 45 percent accuracy, contributing significantly to their scoring tally.


Defensively though, there are areas for improvement as evidenced by allowing an opponent possession rate slightly higher than their own in recent games. The defensive rating against Toronto was over 117 points per hundred possessions – something that will need tightening up against a Warriors team known for its scoring prowess.


The Jazz's performance has been characterized by high-scoring quarters and substantial contributions from both starters and bench players alike. With an assists turnover ratio exceeding three in some games, it's clear that when they're on form, ball movement is one of their strengths.


Fans attending or tuning into this highly anticipated matchup can expect Utah to leverage its home court atmosphere while attempting to contain Golden State’s dynamic offense. It will be crucial for them to establish dominance early on both ends of the floor if they wish to come out on top.


Catch all the action live from Delta Center or tune into NBA TV (channel 216), KJZZ for local coverage or NBCS-BA (channel 696) if you're cheering from afar on February 13th at what promises to be a thrilling encounter between these two teams.

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