Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match preview: Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans

The Utah Jazz will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 4th March 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs, is heating up and the fight among the teams is getting intense.

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Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for 5

The Jazz has championship aspirations while the Pelicans want to qualify for the playoffs at any cost, and they currently find themselves in the play-in spot where they most likely will be up against the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers to get into the playoffs.

The Jazz will be looking to improve their record and get a better seed in the playoffs.

Current record of both the teams:

  • The Utah Jazz are currently having a record of 39-22 and are the 4th seed in the west.
  • The New Orleans Pelicans are currently having a record of 26-36 and are the 10th seed in the west.

Injury Report:

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Zion Williamson

Jazz:

  1. Jared Butler – Ankle

Pelicans :

  1. Zion Williamson – Foot
  2. Larry Nance Jr- Surgery
  3. Kira Lewis Jr. – ACL

Players to watch out for in Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans:

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  • Donovan Mitchell : The playoffs are approcahing and we all know how good is Donovan Mitchell during them, from the last few matches he has picked up his pace and once again will be expected to have a big night against the week defense of the Pelicans.
  • Brandon Ingram : This franchise is currently centered around him due to the uncertainty around Zion’s future and he has been coming up big whenever called upon.

Match Prediction & Telecast details:

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Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell

The Utah Jazz are healthy and clearly are the better side which will give them a huge advantage against this Pelicans side who has struggled a lot defensively and the Jazz have players who can take advantage of it.

Prediction:

  • Utah Jazz to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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