The Toronto Raptors (26-30, 16-12 Home) will try to slow down one of the league’s top scoring teams when they welcome the Utah Jazz (27-29, 9-17 Away) on Friday.
Utah was outplayed by the Minnesota Timberwolves 143-118 at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, their third loss in a row. Collin Sexton led the way in defeat with 22 points. The Jazz are the 11th seed in the Western Conference.
Toronto won their third in a row on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena, beating the San Antonio Spurs 112-98. Pascal Siakam had 37 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, leading the team. The Raptors are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.
The teams are meeting for the final time this season. After taking the only earlier season matchup against Toronto 131-128 at Vivint Arena on February 1, Utah will be looking for a season sweep.
Fred VanVleet had a triple double to top all players in scoring with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in the losing effort. Lauri Markkanen had 28 points for the Jazz, while Walker Kessler played a key role with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and seven blocks.
The Jazz have been led this season by Markkanen, who is averaging 24.7 points per game. Markkanen also has grabbed 8.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Mike Conley is dishing 7.7 assists.Siakam’s 25.0 points per game have powered the Raptors on offense.
Siakam also has pulled down 8.0 rebounds per game. VanVleet has recorded 6.5 assists per game. The Jazz are averaging 117.5 points per game, ranking as one of the highest-scoring offenses in the NBA (4th).
The Raptors have had the advantage in recent meetings between the teams at Scotiabank Arena, winning seven of the last 10. In the last 10 games, Utah is 5-5 with an average margin of -1.3 (117.8-119.1).
Toronto has a 6-4 record over the last 10, scoring 115.1 points per game on average while holding opponents to 110.8 (+4.3 margin).
JAZZ HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Walker Kessler: 23.0 | 16.2 | +6.8
Points per game:
Kelly Olynyk: 7.2 | 11.6 | -4.4
Rebounds per game:
Walker Kessler: 9.6 | 7.4 | +2.2
RAPTORS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Chris Boucher: 23.0 | 16.2 | +6.8
Assists per game:
Pascal Siakam: 4.4 | 6.2 | -1.8
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
Toronto Raptors -8.5 (-110)
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