UTA vs LAC Dream11 Prediction:
COVID-19 has the ability to completely transform the scenario in a matter of days; important players can go missing, and lineups are always changing. In this game, the Utah Jazz take on the Los Angeles Clippers in an inter-conference matchup.
The Jazz have won two straight games and have 12 more wins than losses, while the Clippers have won four straight games and have 16 wins and 12 losses.
The Jazz have once again demonstrated that they are built to win against the majority of teams. The team finished the previous season with the best record, therefore the present record comes as no surprise.
Utah can now keep the current run going now that the majority of the players have played with each other and understand the system.
The Clippers are an experienced club, and the best part about their current winning streak is that they have done so without their season’s ace, Paul George.
So, what does that mean? The squad has a lot of depth and experience. Los Angeles has performed significantly better than it did in the second half of November.
Host: Utah Jazz
Visitors: LA Clippers
Match Timing: 16 December, @ 08:30 AM
Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis
Jazz: Solid core, big plans
Few people are surprised that the Jazz have progressed through the rankings during the regular season. Mitchell, Conley, Clarkson, Bogdanovic, and Ingles are just a few of Utah’s strong perimeter shooters who can keep the defence busy on the perimeter.
Mitchell now averages 28-34 points per game, Gobert can hold down the fort in the middle, and O’Neale, Bogdanovic, and Conley can all contribute.
Off the bench, Clarkson is an X-Factor, while Whiteside also makes a significant contribution. And, of course, with Conley on the perimeter and Gobert in the paint, you can lock down opponents and sweep them away in blowouts, as was the case last season.
Clippers: Holding their own
The current four-game winning run is, in my opinion, superior to the seven-game winning streak they had earlier in the season. Why am I saying this? It’s because the current run has been mostly without Paul George, and other actors have stepped up to fill the void.
In the last two games, the team defence has held opponents to under 100 points, while Marcus Morris, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Terance Mann have been playing some exciting basketball.
See, the squad has accomplished this despite the absence of two of its aces, George and Leonard, which is a positive indicator in the long run.
LA Clippers | Utah Jazz
Games: 28| 26
Wins: 16| 19
Defeats: 12| 07
LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns NBA Live, Team News and Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers Team News:
Kawhi Leonard will take more time to recover from his ACL injury and is OUT. Expect a return next year.
Nicolas Batum is QUESTIONABLE for the game.
Paul George is QUESTIONABLE for the game.
Jason Preston is OUT and will miss a lot of time in the Regular Season.
Clippers Expected Starting Five
Wing: PF: Marcus Morris
Middle: C: Ivica Zubac
Guards: SG: Terance Mann, SG: Luke Kennard, PG: Reggie Jackson
BENCH: Serge Ibaka, Jay Scrubb, Nicolas Batum, Moses Wright, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson, Amir Coffey, Brandon Boston Jr., Isaiah Hartenstein.
Utah Jazz Team News
- Jared Butlerhas been ruled OUT for the game.
- Udoka Azubuikehas been ruled OUT for the game.
Jazz Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Bojan Bogdanovic
Frontline: PF: Royce O’Neale, C: Rudy Gobert
Guards: SG: Donovan Mitchell, PG: Mike Conley
Utah Jazz Bench: Joe Ingles, Elijah Hughes, Hassan Whiteside, Eric Paschall, Malik Fitts, Macio Teague, Jordan Clarkson, Trent Forrest, Miye Oni, Rudy Gay.
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NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks
Donovan Mitchell(PHX)
Points: 28
Rebounds: 00
Assists: 04
Steals: 02
Mitchell is a dynamic scorer at the off-guard spot and has developed an all-around game. He has scored 28 or more in the majority of the games this month. He can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 36-46
Reggie Jackson (LAC)
Points: 19
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 02
Jackson has seen a multiplication in duties ever since George has been down but he would be glad to receive help from role players. The guard has eclipsed 19 points mark in many games this season.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 23-32
Rudy Gobert(PHX)
Points: 20
Rebounds: 11
Blocks: 01
Rudy has played exceptionally well at the Center position for the Jazz team since his rookie year. The Center has compiled multiple games with 10+ rebounds while the scoring range is usually 11-15 points.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 29-41
Marcus Morris(LAC)
Points: 24
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 01
Morris has certainly upped his game in the month of December and his ability to hit clutch shots has served his squad well. The Forward has scored 20 or more in three of the last five games.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-38
Mike Conley(PHX)
Points: 11
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 08
Steals: 01
Mike has defined the perimeter defensive effort for the Jazz and on offense, he can dish off a bunch of assists. He has been scoring in 10-11 range while giving assists in the 6-8 range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-35
Terance Mann(LAC)
Points: 17
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 03
Terance has been thriving in the starting role for the LA team. He has scored 16 or more in the last two games while grabbing 9 or more rebounds in the last three games.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 27-36
UTA vs LAC DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS
- Jordan Clarkson(PHX) had 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal in the last game.
- Luke Kennard(LAC) had 16 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists in the last game.
- Bojan Bogdanovic(PHX) had 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist in the last game.
- Isaiah Hartenstein(LAC) had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal in the last game.
- Hassan Whiteside(PHX) had 18 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks in the last game.
- Eric Bledsoe(LAC) had 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals in the last game.
- Joe Ingles(PHX) had 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists in the last game.
- Ivica Zubac(LAC) had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks, 2 steals, in the last game.
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UTA vs LAC Dream11 Team
PG: R Jackson, D Mitchell(SP)
SG: L Kennard, T Mann
SF: B Bogdanovic
PF: M Morris
C: I Zubac, R Gobert(PP)
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