Cavaliers vs Jazz
Mon, Jan 12
Final
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(22 - 18)
112
-
123
Jazz
Jazz
(13 - 25)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 22 | 40 | 24 | 26 | 112 |
| Jazz | 34 | 20 | 36 | 33 | 123 |
Venue: Rocket Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Darius Garland
CLE | #10 | G
23
2
8
Keyonte George
UTA | #3 | G
32
5
9
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 84% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers are poised to dominate at home against a reeling Jazz defense that just surrendered 150 points and is missing its starting center.
Key Analysis
- • Utah starting center Walker Kessler is out for the season with a shoulder injury, leaving the Jazz interior defense severely compromised.
- • Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.8 points per game and faces his former team, which currently ranks last in defensive efficiency.
- • The Jazz are allowing a league-worst 127.3 points per game and recently suffered a 55-point loss to the Hornets.
- • Cleveland has strong momentum, having won five of its last seven games including a 146-point offensive explosion against Minnesota.
- • Utah struggles significantly away from home with a dismal 4-13 road record this season.
- • To remain competitive, the Jazz need Lauri Markkanen to exceed his 27.9 points per game average and exploit Cleveland's injuries on the wing.
