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Utah Jazz Week 10 Outlook: Perplexing Jazz face tough slate

By Jared Woodcox

MEXICO CITY, MX - DECEMBER 15: Dante Exum #11 of the Utah Jazz looks on prior to the game against the Orlando Magic as part of the NBA Mexico Games 2018 on December 15, 2018 at Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MX - DECEMBER 15: Dante Exum #11 of the Utah Jazz looks on prior to the game against the Orlando Magic as part of the NBA Mexico Games 2018 on December 15, 2018 at Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives through Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz in a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 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 – OCTOBER 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives through Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz in a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 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) /

12/19 Utah vs. Golden State

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

Opponent record: 20-10

Season series: Warriors lead 1-0

I’ve said several times that the only true opponent that can dethrone the Golden State Warriors is boredom and complacency. While some jump into panic mode quickly every time the Warriors falter the slightest bit, I’d say that such is still an accurate depiction. This team is simply coasting through the regular season, waiting to assert their dominance once postseason basketball gets underway.

And the funny thing is, while the Warriors haven’t been mind-blowing in terms of their regular season success thus far, they’re still an incredible 20-10, good for second place in the Western Conference, behind the Denver Nuggets only by merely mere percentage points in their record (Denver is 19-9, and the Warriors are zero games back). They’re just as good as ever and capable of topping anyone in the league when they play at their full capability.

As such, we could be in for an ugly one on Wednesday. The Jazz played their best half of the season in an earlier home bout against Golden State, but still fell short in the contest. Considering that this will feel very much like just another game on the road trip travel-wise, the Jazz will likely be sluggish and outgunned by the Warriors.

Not only that, but Golden State seems well past its early injury woes as each of its four main players – Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are back in action. Considering how poorly the Jazz have played of late and how dominant the Warriors remain, I’m not expecting a Utah victory in this one.

My Prediction: Warriors Win

Final Score: Golden State 122, Utah 108

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