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Utah Jazz Week Nine Outlook: Jazz aim to battle back to .500

By Jared Woodcox

SAN ANTONIO,TX - DECEMBER 09: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell #45 listen to head coach Quin Snyder AT&T Center on December 9, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO,TX - DECEMBER 09: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell #45 listen to head coach Quin Snyder AT&T Center on December 9, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 02: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz after the game at American Airlines Arena on December 2, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 02: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz after the game at American Airlines Arena on December 2, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

12/12 Utah vs. Miami

7:00 pm MT – AT&T SportsNet/League Pass

Opponent record: 11-14

Season series: Heat lead 1-0

The Utah Jazz’s recent loss to the Miami Heat was a disappointing one. After getting off to an incredible start, a 20-0 run by the Heat got them back in the game and eventually resulted in the Jazz falling short. There were a lot of factors that contributed to the loss, but a lack of focus and discipline was the principal reason.

What makes things even worse was how banged up the Heat were at the time of the contest. They’ve had no shortage of injury woes this season, but the Jazz still couldn’t take advantage. The Jazz will be back at home this time around, but unfortunately it’s another one of those weird single home games, which will likely largely make it feel like just another stop on the road yet again.

Even so, I think we’ll see a much more prepared Jazz team this time around. The Heat managed to sneak past the Jazz last time, but based on Utah’s last two home wins, I think they’ve turned the corner with their home court woes and will similarly dispatch the Heat.

Coach Spo and Co. do a good job against Utah as evidenced by Miami’s four straight wins over the Jazz, so I expect this to be a close-fought battle. When all is said and done, though, I’m picking the Jazz to come out on top.

My Prediction: Jazz Win

Final Score: Utah 103, Miami 101

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