The Utah Jazz will take on the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference matchup on Monday night in Salt Lake City. The game is set to start at 9 PM EDT.
Currently, the Raptors hold a record of 39 wins and 31 losses, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Jazz have struggled this season with a record of 21 wins and 50 losses, which puts them at 14th in the Western Conference.
The Jazz have managed to secure 13 victories in their home games this season. They are notable for their ball movement, averaging 29.4 assists per game, with Isaiah Collier leading the team at 7.2 assists per game.
The Raptors have been effective on the road, achieving 20 wins against 15 losses. They also rank high in assists, coming in fourth in the league with 28.8 assists per game, led by Immanuel Quickley, who averages 6.0 assists.
In terms of shooting efficiency, the Jazz have a field goal percentage of 46.5%, which is slightly below the 46.7% that the Raptors allow to their opponents. Meanwhile, the Raptors boast a field goal percentage of 47.5%, which is marginally lower than the 48.9% shot by the Jazz”s opponents this season.
This matchup will mark the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their previous encounter on February 1, the Raptors emerged victorious with a score of 107-100.
Among the top performers for the Jazz, Kyle Filipowski is averaging 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Brice Sensabaugh has been a bright spot recently, averaging 18.2 points and 2.5 rebounds while shooting 48.6% in his last ten games.
On the Raptors” side, Scottie Barnes is contributing significantly with an average of 18.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. RJ Barrett has also been impressive, averaging 22 points and 5.3 rebounds over the last ten games.
In their last ten games, the Jazz have struggled with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 113.9 points per game along with 43.6 rebounds and 27.4 assists. Their opponents have averaged 119.0 points per game during this stretch.
The Raptors, on the other hand, have recorded 4 wins and 6 losses in their last ten games, averaging 112.7 points, 38.8 rebounds, and 26.9 assists per game, while their opponents averaged 112.6 points.
In terms of injuries, the Jazz will be missing several key players: Lauri Markkanen (hip), Isaiah Collier (hamstring), Keyonte George (leg), Walker Kessler (shoulder), Jusuf Nurkic (nose), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) are all out for the season. The Raptors have Collin Murray-Boyles listed as day-to-day due to a thumb injury.
