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Utah Jazz Week Five Outlook: Familiar foes on the road

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 09: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics drives past Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 9, 2018 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.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 09: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics drives past Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 9, 2018 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. /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 07: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz defends against Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 7, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 07: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz defends against Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 7, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

11/14 Utah at Dallas

6:30 pm MT – AT&T SportsNet/League Pass

Opponent record: 4-8

Season series: Jazz lead 2-0

Man, this feels like deja vu all over again considering how much we’ve seen both Dallas and Memphis so far this year. Fortunately, the Jazz have enjoyed ample success against the Mavericks this season, and ideally will continue to do so on Wednesday.

Since falling to the Jazz, the Mavericks posted a nice bounce-back win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in which rookie Luka Doncic shined once again. I have a feeling that as the young Mavericks start to gel, they’ll become more and more dangerous as the year goes by. In that regard, the Jazz may end up grateful that they got to face them three times during the early part of the season.

Still, until Dennis Smith can get more under control and until DeAndre Jordan actually decides to put in a dedicated effort on both ends of the floor (he really didn’t do so in the most recent bout), this is a Dallas team that figures to be outmatched against the Jazz in all aspects. In the most recent contest, the Jazz made the mistake of getting complacent and allowing the Mavs back into the game, but beyond that it was a wipeout of a victory.

Although the Mavs continue to be an entertaining and improving team, I’m expecting a similar result on Wednesday. The Jazz can’t get lazy, especially on the road, but they really ought to be able to topple a Dallas team that simply isn’t on their same level in terms of talent.

My Prediction: Jazz Win

Final Score: Utah 118, Dallas 104

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