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Dec 14, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Sunday, April 2nd, the (46-29) Utah Jazz will be on the road to take on the (57-17) San Antonio Spurs.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Spurs 114.5 – Jazz 104.3 with an over/under of 214.6.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Spurs +7.8 (2nd) > Jazz +4.1 (5th)
Points per game: Spurs 106.1 (12th) > Jazz 100.6 (tied for 28th)
Points allowed per game: Jazz 96.5 (1st) > Spurs 98.3 (2nd)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Spurs 47.2% (5th) > Jazz 46.4% (10th)
Three Point Percentage: Spurs 39.1% (1st) > Jazz 36.7% (11th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Jazz 44.2% (tied for 2nd) = Spurs 44.2% (tied for 2nd)
Turnovers committed per game: Spurs 12.9 (11th) > Jazz 13.0 (tied for 12th)
Turnovers forced per game: Spurs 14.0 (10th) > Jazz 11.5 (30th)
Rebounds per game: Spurs 43.9 (tied for 12th) > Jazz 43.4 (tied for 17th)
Assists per game: Spurs 24.0 (tied for 6th) > Jazz 19.8 (28th)
Summary:
San Antonio is (7-3) in their last ten games while Utah is just (5-5). The Spurs have won five of their last six head to head games against the Jazz. Utah has struggled offensively against the Spurs failing to score 100 points in all but one of those games. Defensively the Jazz are excellent leading the NBA in fewest points allowed per game (96.5). Rudy Gobert has emerged as the league’s premier rim protector. Beyond Gordon Hayward the Jazz don’t have many players that can create their own shot so they average just a tick over 100 points per game. The Spurs are rolling right now and Kawhi Leonard is a legitimate MVP candidate averaging 25.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. “The Crowd” is currently projecting the Spurs to score 114.5 which is disrespecting Utah’s defense. I like Utah to easily cover the current (-16.3) spread but the Spurs should win this one at home.
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