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Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings: Keys to re-initiating a win streak

By Jared Woodcox

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 17: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings shoots against the Utah Jazz on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 17: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings shoots against the Utah Jazz on January 17, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz high fives fans after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 2, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz high fives fans after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 2, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Prediction – Jazz 121, Kings 103

Fortunately, despite some inconsistent play by the Jazz of late, the back-to-back situation and Bogdanovic’s recent hot streak, I have a hard time seeing Utah dropping this game. Despite some mental lapses of late, they’re still focused as a whole and determined to fight their way into the playoffs at any cost.

With that being the case, I don’t see a lowly and under-talented Kings team being able to stop them even with the game being played on their home court and in a back-to-back for the Jazz. As long as Utah comes in prepared, plays with energy and executes on defense, they should be able to come out on top in commanding fashion against a struggling Kings team.

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Every game is extremely crucial from here on out as the Jazz still find themselves two games out of the playoff mix. If they’re to find their way back into that mix, taking advantage of inferior teams such as Sacramento tonight will be absolutely vital.

The Jazz and Kings tip-off at 8:00 PM MT.

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