San Antonio Spurs – Utah Jazz : beware the offensive trap
Spurs and Jazz meet in a game that looks lopsided on paper. San Antonio hosts Utah with a fuller squad and clearer momentum. Yet Utah’s messy, high-scoring style has already caused trouble for teams as solid as the Spurs. This one could be trickier than it seems.
San Antonio Spurs : looking to climb back to the top 
The Spurs have been moving forward lately, on a two-game streak — first a comfortable win over the Bucks (119-101), then a grind against the Wolves and a fired-up Anthony Edwards (126-123). Scraping past Minnesota shows they can stay solid when it matters, even if that same Timberwolves side gave them a lot of trouble a week earlier.
San Antonio don’t always blow teams away. When they face opponents who push a frantic pace like Utah, Mitch Johnson’s men sometimes accept a looser game and risk getting left behind, like they did against Utah a few weeks back (114-127). The Spurs’ roster is full of talent, starting with Victor Wembanyama, who’s dominant around the rim. The outside shooting, though, still needs work — under 35% from three.
INJURY REPORT : Devin Vassell (OUT)
Utah Jazz : score a lot — or lose 
The Jazz are in a rough patch. Heavy recent losses to Dallas (122-144 then 120-138) and Charlotte (95-150) have exposed glaring defensive holes. Allowing 127,6 points per game puts Utah at the bottom of the league defensively and limits what they can realistically achieve.
Still, it’s not all garbage. Offensively they’re dangerous thanks to a hellishly fast pace — the third quickest in the NBA. More possessions, more shots, and sometimes they cash in. Fact: Utah has won only one game this season when scoring under 115 points, and that was back in November. Even without Lauri Markkanen, Will Hardy’s group can pile on points in a loss. Keyonte George, a serious candidate for MIP (Most Improved Player) this year, will be on hand to drive this freewheeling attack.
INJURY REPORT : Isaiah Collier (QUESTIONABLE) – Lauri Markkanen (OUT) – Georges Niang (OUT)
NBA Prediction San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz
Over 239,5 points
San Antonio are rightly favorites at home, with a more balanced roster and an organized setup on both ends. The Spurs sit in the NBA top 10 both offensively and defensively. That said, Utah’s loose, unpredictable style can muddle things. If the Jazz find rhythm early, the game could stay tighter than expected. The high tempo and relentless attack should keep the scoreboard moving — even if the finish feels settled if the Spurs handle the breakneck pace.
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