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Utah Jazz-Pelicans: Keys to winning the series matchup against the Pels

By John Keeffer

Utah Jazz v Indiana PacersINDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 07: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Utah Jazz v Indiana PacersINDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 07: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz is seen during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 03: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives past Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of the 108-98 win by the Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 03: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives past Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of the 108-98 win by the Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. /

Keep Jrue Holiday in check

With so many injuries, the Pelicans really only have one player to worry about now, and that is Jrue Holiday. Outside of the first matchup in December, Holiday has been very effective against the Jazz this season. He is averaging 26 points, 5.5 rebounds and four assists in the last two outings. Utah won the last outing in early February, but Holiday gave them fits all game, and finished with 28 points.

Anthony Davis is not the only Pelican who has upped his game since the Demarcus Cousins Injury. Since Cousins went down, Holiday has raised his per game point and assist totals to 20.6 points and 7.2 assists. He is going to be their primary source of offense with Davis out as a scorer and a facilitator. The Jazz are going to need to keep Holiday in check as he looks to carry the offensive load for this team.

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