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Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to keep win streak alive on Star Wars Night

By Jared Woodcox

March 05, 2016: New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the basket during the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. (Photograph by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)
March 05, 2016: New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the basket during the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. (Photograph by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 22: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans react after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on November 22, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 22: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans react after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on November 22, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Prediction – Pelicans 101, Jazz 96

I absolutely love the way the Jazz have been playing of late. They’ve finally looked sharp on both ends of the floor, the ball movement has been superb and their chemistry is beginning to appear electric. Despite all that, I have a feeling that their hot streak has to come to an end at some point which could very well be tonight.

The Pelicans have looked much improved this year and without Rudy Gobert in the mix, I think Utah will struggle greatly to contain their opponent’s two bigs. Not only that, but since this is the second game of a back-to-back, I have a feeling that the Pelicans may come out energized and be able to wear down a Jazz team that’s somewhat short on depth due to all their injuries.

I still expect a close contest, but in the end I’m pinning New Orleans to pull away with the win.

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Nevertheless, the Jazz could very well prove me completely wrong. With how phenomenal their offense has been during their four-game winning streak, it’s hard not to expect them to come back down to earth at some point and several factors of this match-up seem to make it a prime candidate. However, if Utah is instead able to keep up their stellar play of late, the Pelicans may very well just be their latest victim.

If such ends up being the case, it’d be a nice start to a daunting month for the Jazz as it will put them above .500 and solidly in seventh place in the West.

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