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The Utah Jazz (4-12) are struggling to find their footing this season, sitting near the bottom of the league standings with just a 25-percent win rate. However, their recent 115-113 victory over the Timberwolves could provide a much-needed spark as they prepare to host the surging San Antonio Spurs (9-8).
While the Jazz have been plagued by inconsistency, averaging just 109.4 points per game on 44.9-percent shooting, they showed signs of life in their last outing. Over the past five games, Utah has elevated their offensive output to 115.8 points per contest while shooting a blistering 48.2 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from deep. If they can sustain that level of efficiency, the Jazz could pose a formidable challenge, especially with their ability to control the glass, grabbing nearly 44 rebounds during this recent stretch.
On the other side, the Spurs are riding a three-game winning streak and boast an impressive 52.9-percent win rate on the season. San Antonio's success has been fueled by a balanced attack, hovering around 110 points per game while shooting 45.9 percent overall and a shade above 34 percent from three-point range. Their defensive tenacity has been equally impressive, limiting opponents to just over 109 points while averaging nearly 46 rebounds and just under 28 assists per contest.
In their last 10 outings, the Spurs have taken their game to another level, winning six of those contests while averaging 113.1 points and shooting 46.5 percent from the field. Their ball movement has been particularly impressive, dishing out 29.9 assists per game while forcing just 14.3 turnovers. With their balanced offensive attack and stifling defense, the Spurs will pose a formidable challenge for the struggling Jazz.