NBA Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat
Date: 13th November 2021
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Utah Jazz and Miami Heat will face each other after they lost their top spot in a mere 2 games span. Miami was beaten by the Los Angeles duo and Jazz lost to Indiana in the latest match.
Utah Jazz this season
Star duo – Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert powered Jazz to the top seed in the Western Conference. But some unexpected losses pushed them to 3rd spot. Coach Snyder managed to get the most out of each player from the roster.
Donovan Mitchell controls Jazz offence in clutch moments, while Mike Conley and Joe Ingels continue to lead Jazz in 3’s percentage. Gobert has been ever consistent for them in Rebounding. The bench has also given good support led by Jordan Clarson and Hassan Whiteside.
Mike to Rudy makes up the second-most assisted pair on the team this season. Can you guess the first?#PowerfulConnections | @Xfinity pic.twitter.com/x0Js9ARiaq
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 12, 2021
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Miami Heat this season
The heat started off well. They even looked unbeatable very early in the season. But then Heat dropped to 6th place with 3 losses in a row. Coach Eric has underlined the efficiency given by every heat player. Miami has 5 different players leading them in different stats.
Still, Jimmy Butler holds the key for Miami. He attracts opponent defense, making it easier for teammates to score. Kyle Lowry has been influential in his very 1st season with the Heat leading them in assists. Tyler Herro is also making big buckets for Miami
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Miami came out victorious in the season’s 1st meeting between then top seed teams. Donovan Mitchell was the top scorer for the match scoring 37 points. But Heat managed to protect their 9 point lead in the 4th quarter to seal the game. Butler scored 27 while Tylor Herro was Miami’s tops scorer for the match (29 points).
Both Utah Jazz and Miami Heat have averaged 110.6 points per game. Jazz has been more effective from the paint due to the presence of Rudy Gobert. Miami Heat makes up this gap in fast-break points.
Injury wise Jazz has been a luckier team than Miami Heat. But Heat can expect a near-perfect roster available for them in this particular matchup. For any sports – “Form is temporary and class is permanent.” Miami with their widely all-around team can expect to start winning again.
Miami Heat:
Markieff Morris (Knee): Game-time decision
Victor Oladipo (Quadricep): Expected to be back by Nov 20th
Jimmy Butler (Ankle): Game-time decision
How to watch Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat?
Utah Jazz and Miami Heat will have their 2nd match of the season at Vivint Arena. Nationally ESPN will be broadcasting the game, while international viewers can log on to NBA League Pass. Locally AT&T SportsNetwork and Bally Sports Sun will telecast the match in their respective regions.
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