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Utah Jazz Week 11 Outlook: Can Jazz turn the corner?

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 22: The Utah Jazz huddle up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 22, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home 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 - DECEMBER 22: The Utah Jazz huddle up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 22, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home 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) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point basket during the first quarter of the game against Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2018 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point basket during the first quarter of the game against Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2018 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

12/29 Utah vs. New York

6:00 pm MT – AT&T SportsNet/League Pass

Opponent record: 9-25

Season series: Tied 0-0

Week 11 is going to mark a lot of firsts for the Jazz. First of all, it’s their first time playing exclusively at home for an entire week (which is an incredibly nice change). But it’s also their first time playing a bottom-five team in the league as they’ll welcome the New York Knicks into town. It’s pretty crazy that it’s taken this long for such to occur.

The Knicks have some intriguing young talent and may be poised for a quick jump if they can land some top talent in next summer’s free agency, especially if that’s coupled with a healthy return from All-Star Kristaps Porzingis. But for this year, the Knicks aren’t much to write home about.

They’re well-coached by David Fizdale, but simply don’t have the talent or depth to keep up with top teams in the league. As such, this should be a runaway contest for the Jazz, and I expect them to win big.

My Prediction: Jazz Win

Final Score: Utah 112, New York 88

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I have good news and bad news, Jazz fans. The good news is that I’m pinning the Jazz to go an impressive 3-0 this week, which would finally put them back above .500. The bad news is that whenever I’m optimistic, the Jazz seem to falter, and whenever I’m pessimistic, they seem to thrive. Is it too late to go back and change my projections to 0-3? It might help!

Jokes aside, I really am feeling good about this week. The first two contests will be challenging, but hopefully the Jazz can set a good tone on Christmas Day by toppling the Blazers, then ride momentum from there to finish out the week strong, perhaps even undefeated. It might take a Christmas miracle, but it certainly is that time of year, so that’s exactly what I’ll wish for at this time!

Merry Christmas to all from everyone here at The J-Notes!

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