<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-news-jordan-clarkson-pistons-players-fined-after-near-on-court-fight');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, Pistons players fined after near on-court fight');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jordan-Clarkson-Pistons-players-fined-after-near-on-court-fight.jpg"></figure><h1>Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, Pistons players fined after near on-court fight</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-21T17:34:32-08:00">December 21st, 5:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-21T17:34:57-08:00">December 21st, 5:34pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Utah Jazz (6-20) and Detroit Pistons (11-17) are both in varying stages of a rebuild and are just trying to figure things out. Frustrations can boil over when competing under those type of circumstances, though. Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson and Pistons players Ron Holland II and Paul Reed <a href="https://x.com/nbapr/status/1870604042927501528?t=vnLDgTn4yNZudl1UzUUjJA" rel="noopener">are being fined</a> for the roles they played in a tense exchange in Thursday’s matchup in Little Caesars Arena.</p><p>Reed appeared to shove Clarkson on his way down the court after making a bucket in the second half, causing the latter to seek retaliation. He eventually crossed paths with Holland, and the two men squared up a la a hockey fight. No punches were thrown, but both players were ejected nonetheless. Apparently, the league does not deem the punishment to be sufficient.</p><p>Clarkson is being forced to fork over $35,000 for “escalating an on-court altercation and throwing his headband into the spectator stands following his ejection,” NBA Communications said in a statement. Holland is being fined $25,000 and Reed will pay $15,000 for “initiating the altercation.”</p><p>It is odd to see the catalyst of the confrontation get fined less than the two other players, but maybe the league considers Reed’s shove to be inadvertent. In any case, the message is clear. Skirmishes are strictly forbidden, even if contact is minimal.</p><h2><b>Jazz and Pistons move forward</b></h2><p>The Jazz pulled out a road victory without <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ranking-the-10-nba-stars-with-the-best-bags-in-history">offensive sparkplug Jordan Clarkson</a>, 126-119, and will try to build momentum in Saturday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets. The 2021 Sixth Man of the Year figures to be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jazz-player-must-traded-soon">a trade candidate</a> ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and his energy is something Salt Lake City would surely miss. He is averaging 15.1 points and 3.8 assists this season.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Pistons are likely kicking themselves after failing to protect their house against Utah. They begin a West Coast road trip, starting with a Saturday night meeting with the Phoenix Suns, so positive results could be tough to come by over the next week.</p><p>Ron Holland II, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will look to use his encounter with Clarkson as fuel for the upcoming stretch. Despite shooting a paltry 21.1 percent from 3-point range, he is doing well with the opportunities that head coach JB Bickerstaff is giving him. Holland is scoring 6.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting in 16.2 minutes per contest. His growth will be one of the most important narratives to follow for the remainder of the Pistons’ campaign.</p><p>Expect the three players who were fined to carry an extra edge in their respective games.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, Pistons players fined after near on-court fight

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-vs-nets-prediction-odds-pick-12-21-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jazz vs. Nets prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jazz-vs.-Nets-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Jazz vs. Nets prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T19:40:56-08:00">December 20th, 7:40pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T19:40:56-08:00">December 20th, 7:40pm</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets haven’t had a great 2024-25 campaign. The Jazz are 14th in the Western Conference, while the Nets are tenth in the Eastern Conference. It has been an equal matchup between the two organizations, as they split the season series in 2023-24 and have won five games each over the last ten meetings. It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Jazz-Nets prediction and pick.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Jazz-Nets <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Jazz-Nets Odds</b></h2><p>Utah Jazz: +2 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +115</p><p>Brooklyn Nets: -2 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -135</p><p>Over: 220.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 220.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Jazz vs. Nets</b></h2><p>Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT</p><p>TV: YES, KJZZ</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Jazz Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Jazz have been terrible recently, winning just two of their ten games while underdogs in each matchup. However, an interesting trend over their past five games could make us lean towards taking them. The Jazz have been 5+ point underdogs in three of their past five games and have lost each of those games substantially, including two games where they allowed over 140 points but didn’t score over 110 points. The interesting trend is the two games where they played some of the other league’s worst teams, entering games against the Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons as four or fewer-point underdogs. Utah won two of those games outright, including a 141-99 domination of the Trail Blazers.</p><p>The trend is clear for the Jazz. It is nearly impossible for them to play up to superior competition, and they haven’t come close to winning any of those games. The Jazz are better at playing teams close to their quality, as shown by Portland and Detroit’s domination.</p><h2><b>Why the Nets Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Nets may not have an incredible overall record, but they have been profitable for bettors with a 16-10-1 against the spread mark. Things haven’t been going as well for them over their last ten games, as they’ve only covered half of those games and failed to cover three of their past four. The Nets were substantial underdogs against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies and lost by 45 points combined in those two games. However, in their last meeting, they bounced back when they won 101-94 as two-point underdogs against the Toronto Raptors.</p><p>There isn’t much that separates these two teams, as they’re both ranked in the bottom ten of the league on both sides of the ball. One area where the Nets have a slight advantage is with their offense, as they rank 23rd in the league with 109.7 points per game. The same can’t be said for the Jazz’s defense, as they rank 28th with 120.3 points allowed per game. The Nets are better than the Jazz in nearly every category, including their field goal and three-point percentage, which is quite impressive. The Nets rank sixth in the league with a 38% three-point rate and made the fifth-most threes per game this season.</p><h2><b>Final Jazz-Nets Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Nets’ offense has all the tools to dominate on offense in this game, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-cam-thomas-trending-toward-return-extended-absence">they’ll likely have to do it without Cam Thomas</a>. Brooklyn still should have enough sharpshooters to pull ahead in this game. Utah doesn’t have the offensive firepower to keep pace with the Nets if their offense is firing.</p><p><b>Final Jazz-Nets Prediction &amp; Pick: Nets -2 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jazz vs. Nets prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024

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He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Trail Blazers-Spurs prediction and pick.</p><p>The upcoming matchup on Saturday, December 21, 2024, between the <b>Portland Trail Blazers</b> and <b>San Antonio Spurs</b> promises to be an exciting clash. The Spurs, currently at 14-13, will look to build on their recent success against Portland, having won both encounters this season. Victor Wembanyama is expected to be a key player, averaging 24.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, while the Blazers will rely on Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant to spark their offense. With both teams struggling defensively, a high-scoring game is anticipated at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Trail Blazers-Spurs <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Trail Blazers-Spurs Odds</b></h2><p>Portland Trail Blazers: +6.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +210</p><p>San Antonio Spurs: -6.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -260</p><p>Over: 227.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 227.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Trail Blazers vs. Spurs </b></h2><p>Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30 PM PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports Southwest, NBA League Pass</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Trail Blazers Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Portland Trail Blazers are poised for a big upset victory against the San Antonio Spurs this Saturday, thanks to some key factors in this matchup. Despite their current record of 9-18, the Blazers possess a talented roster led by Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. Simons, averaging 17.7 points per game, has the ability to stretch the floor and create scoring opportunities, while Sharpe’s playmaking ability makes it difficult for the opposing defense to hone in on one or the other. The Blazers have shown flashes of offensive potential, which could exploit the Spurs’ defensive vulnerabilities, especially if they can capitalize on fast-break opportunities.</p><p>Additionally, the Blazers have a favorable matchup in terms of depth. Players like Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant can contribute significantly, providing versatility on both ends of the court. The Spurs, while competitive at 14-13, have struggled with consistency and defensive lapses that Portland can exploit. With a focus on ball movement and defensive intensity, the Trail Blazers can secure a much-needed win, boosting their confidence as they look to turn their season around against a division rival.</p><h2><b>Why the Spurs Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The San Antonio Spurs have the tools to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, thanks to their dynamic offense and the brilliance of Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are coming off a strong win against the Atlanta Hawks, where Wembanyama erupted for 42 points, including seven three-pointers, showcasing his ability to dominate from all areas of the floor. With Devin Vassell adding consistent scoring and the team improving its three-point shooting, San Antonio has the offensive firepower to exploit Portland’s defensive lapses, particularly on the perimeter. Additionally, the Spurs’ ability to protect the ball and capitalize on turnovers gives them an edge against a Blazers team that struggles with playmaking and defensive rebounding.</p><p>Another key factor is San Antonio’s depth and resilience. Despite injuries to key players like Zach Collins and Keldon Johnson, the Spurs have managed to stay competitive in the stacked Western Conference. Their bench has stepped up in critical moments, while Wembanyama’s leadership continues to elevate the team’s confidence. Meanwhile, Portland’s youthful roster has been plagued by inconsistency and inefficiency, especially in crunch-time situations. If San Antonio can control the pace of the game and limit second-chance opportunities for Portland, they are well-positioned to secure another victory at home and continue their push toward playoff contention.</p><h2><b>Final Trail Blazers-Spurs Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The San Antonio Spurs are set to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday at the Frost Bank Center. A recent win against the Atlanta Hawks had Spurs shown resilience and depth, with Victor Wembanyama leading the charge. Averaging 24.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, Wembanyama’s ability to dominate both inside and outside poses a significant challenge for Portland’s defense. The Spurs’ offensive efficiency, averaging 110.9 points per game, will likely exploit the Blazers’ struggles on that end of the floor. Portland enters this matchup with a 9-18 record and has lost five consecutive road games, highlighting their inconsistency. While Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant can provide scoring bursts, they may not be enough to overcome San Antonio’s balanced attack and defensive tenacity. The Spurs have historically performed well against the Blazers at home, winning their last two encounters. With their current form and home-court advantage, expect San Antonio to secure a victory and cover the spread while continuing to build momentum in the Western Conference standings.</p><p><b>Final Trail Blazers-Spurs Prediction &amp; Pick: San Antonio Spurs -6.5 (-110), Over 227.5 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Trail Blazers vs. Spurs prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-news-keyonte-george-viral-poster-dunk-pistons-jalen-duren');   ga('set', 'title', 'Keyonte George goes viral after nasty poster dunk on Pistons’ Jalen Duren');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Keyonte-George-goes-viral-after-nasty-poster-dunk-on-Pistons-Jalen-Duren.jpg"></figure><h1>Keyonte George goes viral after nasty poster dunk on Pistons’ Jalen Duren</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T17:46:23-08:00">December 19th, 5:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T18:08:24-08:00">December 19th, 6:08pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Utah Jazz may not be one of the best teams in the NBA this season, but on Thursday, during their game against the Detroit Pistons, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-finals-news-celtics-mavs-has-jazz-rookie-keyonte-george-motivated">young guard Keyonte George</a> gave them something to cheer about <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1869913898486301122">with a huge poster dunk</a> on Pistons’ center Jalen Duren.</p><p>Keyonte George’s poster dunk on Jalen Duren caused him to go viral on social media in what is sure to be a highlight for the second-year player this season. The dunk occurred late in the second quarter of the Jazz’s game against the Pistons. George had a head of steam attacking downhill and just rose at the rim as Duren came over to contest the attempt.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pistons-news-jalen-duren-celebrates-birthday-with-wild-record-setting-nba-performance">Duren is one of the better young centers</a> in the NBA and a good defender overall, but sometimes those things happen, it comes with the territory of being a rim protector.</p><p>It certainly is a welcome sign, though, for the Jazz to see George, who is considered a key piece of their young core, to display such athleticism like that. The No. 16 overall pick by the Jazz in the 2023 NBA Draft, George has switched from being mostly a shooting guard in college to transitioning to more of a point guard in the NBA.</p><p>George began his NBA career coming off the bench for the Jazz but ultimately found himself in the starting lineup by the season’s end. This year, he was a starter from the get-go. He’s appeared in 24 games for the Jazz at a little over 31 minutes per game.</p><p>The former Baylor standout has been averaging 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists with splits of 39 percent shooting from the field, 33.5 percent shooting from the three-point line, and 80.5 percent shooting from the free-throw line. George’s shooting percentages are a work in progress.</p><p>George is part of a young core for the Jazz that also includes fellow 2023 draft picks Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Keyonte George goes viral after nasty poster dunk on Pistons’ Jalen Duren

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-vs-pistons-prediction-odds-pick-12-19-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jazz vs. Pistons prediction, odds, pick – 12/19/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jazz-vs-Pistons-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Jazz vs. Pistons prediction, odds, pick – 12/19/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-17T11:45:38-08:00">December 17th, 11:45am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-17T12:06:51-08:00">December 17th, 12:06pm</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a>Cameron Zunkel is a former college athlete for the University of Illinois, Springfield. During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Utah Jazz hit the road to take on the Detroit Pistons Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Jazz-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Jazz-Pistons <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Jazz-Pistons Odds</b></h2><p>Utah Jazz: +4.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +166</p><p>Detroit Pistons: -4.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -198</p><p>Over: 226.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 226.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Jazz-Pistons</b></h2><p>Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT</p><p>TV: KJZZ-TV, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Jazz Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Jazz need to match the Pistons on offense Thursday night. Their defense is most likely going to let them down, so Utah has to be able to score. The Pistons have allowed 117.5 points per game in their last 10 games, the Jazz have a chance to put up some points. They do have Lauri Markannen back, and he is their top scorer. With him on the court, the Jazz have a much better chance to do some scoring. If Utah can keep up, they will be able to cover the spread.</p><p>Detroit only scores 110.6 points per game this season. In their last 10 games, the Jazz have scored just 111.0 points per game. They are not doing a great job putting up points on the season as a whole, and the Jazz need to take advantage of that. Detroit will play at a slower pace, which is going to work towards the advantage of Utah. Utah loves to slow it down, and they want to give the other team the least amount of opportunities to score. If the Jazz can do that, they will be able to win.</p><h2><b>Why the Pistons Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Pistons should be able to put up some points Thursday night. The Jazz have been absolutely awful on the defensive end of the court all season. On the season, Utah has allowed 120.3 points per game, which is the third-most in the NBA. In their last 10 games, the Jazz have allowed 120.0 points per game. In fact, the Jazz have allowed 141, 134, and 144 points in their last three games. With their incredible lack of defense, the Pistons should be able to put up some points and win this game.</p><p>Detroit is coming off a nice win over the Miami Heat Monday night. This is very much thanks to Cade Cunningham. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-detroit-history-thriller-heat">Cunningham recorded a triple-double</a> in that game, which was his sixth of the season. On the  year, Cunningham is scoring 23.5 points per game while grabbing 7.5 rebounds, and dishing out 9.7 assists. He is playing even better in the month of December, as well. He has had three games with double digit assists, and he is coming off a game in which he recorded 18 of them. Expect Cunningham to have another huge game Thursday night when the Pistons take on the Jazz.</p><h2><b>Final Jazz-Pistons Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>This is a game between two teams struggling on the season. However, the Jazz are one of the worst teams in the NBA on the year. With that said, I am not expecting the Jazz to win this game. In fact, I would not be surprised to see the Pistons reach their season high in scoring Thursday night. For that reason, I am going to take the Pistons to not only win this game, but cover the spread, as well.</p><p><b>Final Jazz-Pistons Prediction &amp; Pick: Pistons -4.5 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jazz vs. Pistons prediction, odds, pick – 12/19/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/clippers-news-james-harden-makes-nba-history-with-34-point-half-vs-jazz');   ga('set', 'title', 'James Harden makes NBA history with 34-point half vs. Jazz');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/James-Harden-makes-NBA-history-with-34-point-half-vs.-Jazz.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>James Harden makes NBA history with 34-point half vs. Jazz</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-17T10:06:59-08:00">December 17th, 10:06am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-17T10:06:59-08:00">December 17th, 10:06am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Clippers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>James Harden <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1869060067938680930" rel="noopener">delivered</a> a historic performance Monday night, exploding for 34 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a dominant 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz, snapping their three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion.</p><p>Harden’s brilliance was on full display from the opening tip, as the 35-year-old guard orchestrated an offensive masterclass. His 34-point first half powered the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/clippers-news-ivica-zubac-hits-memorable-nba-milestone-amid-jazz-blowout">Clippers to a commanding 81-47 lead at the break</a>. According to Stathead, Harden became the first player since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data in 1996-97 to record seven or more three-pointers and 10 or more free throws in a single half. He shot 7-for-10 from beyond the arc and 11-for-13 from the free throw line in the opening two quarters, overwhelming a Jazz defense that had no answers.</p><h2><b>James Harden’s historic night fuels Clippers’ win over Jazz</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/James-Harden-1-is-defended-by-Utah-Jazz-guard-Collin-Sexton-2.jpg"><figcaption>© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Harden continued to shine in the second half, finishing the game with 41 points, six assists, one rebound, one steal, and one block. He shot an efficient 11-for-17 from the field overall, 7-for-12 from three-point range, and 12-for-14 from the free throw line, capping off one of the most impressive scoring performances of the season.</p><p>Norman Powell added another key boost for Los Angeles, finishing with 29 points, four rebounds, one assist, and a steal. Powell shot 12-for-16 from the field, consistently attacking the Utah defense and providing a reliable secondary scoring option.</p><p>The Clippers delivered one of their most efficient offensive performances of the season, shooting 59.8% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range. Los Angeles connected on 21 three-pointers as a team and capitalized on Utah’s mistakes, scoring 34 points off 23 Jazz turnovers.</p><p>The Jazz, who dropped to 5-20 on the season, struggled on both ends of the court. Jordan Clarkson led Utah with 20 points, but the team’s carelessness with the ball and inability to defend the perimeter left them trailing early and unable to recover.</p><p>With the victory, the Clippers improved to 15-12 and gained momentum ahead of a challenging road trip. Los Angeles will face the Dallas Mavericks (17-9) in back-to-back games starting Thursday before wrapping up the stretch against the Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) on Monday.</p><p>Moreover, Harden’s record-breaking night, paired with Powell’s strong performance, underscored the Clippers’ offensive potential as they look to continue climbing the Western Conference standings.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

James Harden makes NBA history with 34-point half vs. Jazz

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-vs-clippers-prediction-odds-pick-12-16-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jazz vs. Clippers prediction, odds, pick – 12/16/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jazz-vs.-Clippers-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Jazz vs. Clippers prediction, odds, pick – 12/16/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-15T20:37:58-08:00">December 15th, 8:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-15T20:37:58-08:00">December 15th, 8:37pm</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a>Cameron Zunkel is a former college athlete for the University of Illinois, Springfield. During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Utah Jazz head to SoCal to take on the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Jazz-Clippers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Jazz-Clippers <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Jazz-Clippers Odds</b></h2><p>Utah Jazz: +9 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +310</p><p>Los Angeles Clippers: -9 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -390</p><p>Over: 223.5 (-108)</p><p>Under: 223.5 (-112)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Jazz-Clippers</b></h2><p>Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT</p><p>TV: FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, KJZZ-TV</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Jazz Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Clippers are on a three-game losing streak at the moment, and their scoring has not been good at all. In the three games, the Clippers have put up just 80, 106, and 98 points. That comes out to 94.7 points per game. Along with that, the Clippers are shooting just 41.5 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from beyond the arc, and 72.3 percent from the charity stripe. With their struggles on the offensive side of the court lately, the Jazz should be able to hold the Clippers down.</p><p>On the season, the Clippers have not been great on offense. They are scoring 108.3 points per game, which is the seventh-lowest in the NBA. The reason for that is the Clippers take the eighth-fewest shots per game while turning the ball over 15.3 times per game. Playing at a slower pace is going to benefit the Jazz in this game. If the Jazz can keep the Clippers shot attempts to a minimum, the Clippers are not going to score a lot of points Monday night.</p><p>Los Angeles has a whole bunch of injuries that they are dealing with. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/clippers-news-kawhi-leonard-returns-practice-ramp-up-return-continues">Kawhi Leonard has practiced</a>, but he is still out for the time being. Derrick Jones Jr, Terrance Mann, and PJ Tucker are all out for the game, as well. That leaves them with just James Harden, and he may not be enough to carry the team alone. With all the injuries the Clippers are dealing with, do not be surprised if they lose another game Monday night.</p><h2><b>Why the Clippers Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Utah has struggled on defense lately. They have lost eight of their last 10 games, and they have allowed 120 points per game in that span. In those 10 games, the Jazz have the second highest defensive rating, and opponents are shooting 47.9 percent against them. The Jazz are losing games because of their defense right now, and there is a good chance for that to continue Monday night.</p><p>On the season, the Jazz have been one of the worst defenses in the NBA. They allow the third-most points per game, fourth-highest field goal percentage, and the 12th-highest three-point percentage. They also force the least amount of turnovers in the league. Utah has allowed teams to score with ease against them this season, and the Clippers will have to take advantage of that. If the Clippers can score at least 115 points, they will be able to cover this spread.</p><p>Utah is also a team that struggles to score. Their 109.9 points per game this season is ninth-lowest in the NBA, and they have the 11th-lowest field goal percentage. This season, the Jazz have scored less than 110 points 12 times this season, and they have not won any of those games. The Clippers play some very good defense, so the Jazz are going to struggle to put up points against them. If the Clippers can keep the Jazz’s scoring to a minimum, they will be able to cover this spread.</p><h2><b>Final Jazz-Clippers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Clippers might have some injuries, but I do think they will end their losing streak Monday night. I will take the Clippers to cover the spread.</p><p><b>Final Jazz-Clippers Prediction &amp; Pick: Clippers -9 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jazz vs. Clippers prediction, odds, pick – 12/16/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mike-budenholzers-amazing-admission-about-suns-jazz-shootout');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mike Budenholzer’s ‘amazing’ admission about Suns-Jazz shootout');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Suns-news-Mike-Budenholzers-amazing-admission-about-Phoenix-Jazz-shootout.jpg"></figure><h1>Mike Budenholzer’s ‘amazing’ admission about Suns-Jazz shootout</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-14T07:12:21-08:00">December 14th, 7:12am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-14T07:12:21-08:00">December 14th, 7:12am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boosted by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-is-kevin-durant-playing-vs-jazz-latest-injury-update">Kevin Durant in his return from injury</a>, the Phoenix Suns came out victorious in one of the highest-scoring games of 2024-2025, topping the Utah Jazz 134-126 on Friday night. After the game, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer was as impressed as any fan with his team’s win, <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1867816184646869047" rel="noopener">admitting he was impressed</a> by how “amazing” the game was.</p><p>“It was a pretty amazing game of shot-making from both sides,” Budenholzer said, via Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. “We had a few stretches where I think we got enough stops to flip it and get a little bit of separation. [There was] a lot of offense tonight. Impressive from both teams.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"It was a pretty amazing game of shot making on both sides."</p><p>"Him in the post, he's a great scorer and he's a great playmaker."</p><p>"He hit a big one late we really needed." </p><p>Mike Budenholzer on Suns and Jazz both 50-plus percent from field, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Suns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Suns</a> <a href="https://t.co/KyLmHeoa1m">pic.twitter.com/KyLmHeoa1m</a></p><p>— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) <a href="https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1867816184646869047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Suns and Jazz combined for 260 total points in the game with 11 different players reaching double figures. Devin Booker led Phoenix in the win with 34 points while Durant was right behind him with 30. Both Booker and Durant added eight assists apiece, contributing to the Suns’ 36 dimes as a team.</p><p>In a valiant losing effort, Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 23 points off the bench. John Collins added 22 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Lauri Markkanen chipped in with 19 points. Collin Sexton, who played just 24 minutes, was the only starter who failed to reach double figures and ended the game with just six points.</p><p>The Suns improved to 13-11 with the win, which was their first in over a week. The struggling Jazz subsequently fell to 5-19 while picking up their second straight loss and seventh defeat in their last eight games.</p><h2><b>Suns end three-game losing streak</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mike-Budenholzer.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With the win, the Suns went two games over .500, temporarily halting their recent poor form. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-kevin-durant-injury-return-jazz">Durant out the previous three games</a>, Phoenix went 0-3 without him but managed to stop the bleeding against the Jazz with their best offensive showing of the season.</p><p>Since going 9-2 to begin the year, the Suns have gone just 5-10 in their last 15 games. Their three-game losing streak was preceded by a five-game skid two weeks before. The win over the Jazz was just Phoenix’s second of December.</p><p>Due to their recent fall, the Suns have dropped down to No. 8 in the Western Conference. Their 13-11 record is tied with the Memphis Grizzlies, whom they lost to on Nov. 17 as a part of their five-game losing streak.</p><p>Despite their poor recent form, many still expect the Suns to be contenders in the West down the stretch. Led by superstars like Durant and Booker and an experienced head coach like Budenholzer, Phoenix will always be expected to compete for a title regardless of its struggles.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mike Budenholzer’s ‘amazing’ admission about Suns-Jazz shootout

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/check-out-jordan-clarksons-incredible-256k-car-collection-with-photos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Check out Jordan Clarkson’s incredible $256K car collection, with photos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Check-out-Jordan-Clarkson-s-incredible-256K-car-collection-with-photos.jpg"></figure><h1>Check out Jordan Clarkson’s incredible $256K car collection, with photos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T15:01:08-08:00">December 13th, 3:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T15:01:08-08:00">December 13th, 3:01pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jordan Clarkson has an incredible car collection. Clarkson is considered to be a walking bucket. He currently stars for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. In his seasoned basketball career, Clarkson is an All-Rookie First Team player and was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jazz-news-jordan-clarksons-one-word-post-after-making-history-in-sixth-man-of-the-year-win">crowned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2021</a>.</p><p>Considered to be a spark plug off the bench, Clarkson is one of the most reliable scorers when his team needs to put points on the board. Given Clarkson’s impact in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars a NBA star like him drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Jordan Clarkson’s incredible $256K car collection, with photos.</p><p>Clarkson has been in the NBA since 2014. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jordan-clarkson-net-worth">Clarkson has a net worth</a> of around $25 million. In the 2023 offseason, the onetime NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner signed a two-year contract extension that pays around $28 million. As of late, the Filipino-American guard has been on the trading block.</p><p>With Clarkson’s skills, the high-scoring guard should prove to be valuable for any playoff contender given that the Utah Jazz are currently in the midst of their rebuilding chapter since <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-twitter-loses-its-mind-over-timberwolves-trading-4-1st-round-picks-to-jazz-for-rudy-gobert">breaking up the All-Star duo of Rudy Gobert</a> and Donovan Mitchell. In 2020, Clarkson signed the largest contract of his NBA career, which was a four-year deal worth nearly $52 million.</p><p>Apart from a lucrative NBA career, the Utah Jazz scorer has also nabbed a few endorsement deals. These include partnerships with LG Audio, DoorDash, Panini, SmartBro, Arena Plus, Armani Beauty, and many more. As a result, Clarkson can afford to live a lavish lifestyle. This includes owning the keys to a <a href="https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/jordan-clarkson-lamborghini-urus-a962-20210524" rel="noopener">pair of premium rides</a> for his daily use.</p><h2><b>2. Chevrolet Corvette</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2010_chevrolet_corvette-zr1_2010_chevrolet_corvette-zr1_9a1f5595-97b2-4101-88bd-89fe256ad654-gOiDBy-99177-99178-scaled-1.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2010_chevrolet_corvette-zr1_2010_chevrolet_corvette-zr1_faae9066-61a9-4ac8-aedb-06ab0cc8323d-voqktz-98524-25716.webp?w=620"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2010_chevrolet_corvette-zr1_2010_chevrolet_corvette-zr1_6f395389-eddb-43a1-a9ac-72aeb5e909f0-qGgy9M-98488-98489-scaled-1.webp?w=940"></figure><p><a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2010-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-2/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>The cheapest car in Clarkson’s collection is a Chevrolet Corvette. For this elite sports car, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year probably shelled out around $45,000.</p><p>Although it’s the cheapest car in Clarkson’s garage, there’s no doubt that the Corvette certainly makes its presence felt anywhere it goes. As a result, any car collector will agree that the Corvette isn’t cheap by any means.</p><p>In terms of features, the Corvette stands out, thanks to its sporty design, coupled with a luxurious interior. As a result, Clarkson should have no problems in terms of speed and style while taking it out for a spin around the city.</p><p>Furthermore, this top-of-the-line sports car also features a solid interior, which should provide Clarkson a comfortable and cool driving experience. In addition to the already awesome features in place, Clarkson even had his Corvette customized by Champion Motoring.</p><p>The Corvette can reach a maximum speed of 198 mph with the assistance of a six-speed manual transmission. Moreover, it derives its power from a 6.0-liter V8 engine, allowing it to produce 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, it only requires a little less than four seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph.</p><h2><b>1. Lamborghini Urus</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2019_lamborghini_urus_1588015238e8f93aad47a19e2aDSC_0965.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2019_lamborghini_urus_15877092548495d565ef6DSC_0929.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2019_lamborghini_urus_158770943665ef66e7dff9f9876DSC_0087.webp"></figure><p><a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-lamborghini-urus-4/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>Retailing in the market for as much as $220,000, the most expensive car in Clarkson’s collection is a Lamborghini Urus. The Urus is a high-performance luxurious SUV, making it one of the highlights of the Jazz player’s garage. It’s safe to say that the former All-Rookie First Team player is a huge fan of lavish vehicles.</p><p>The Urus provides the market with a SUV that features super car qualities. This should allow Clarkson and his loved ones to roam around the city with style. Furthermore, the Urus is also capable of handling off-road situations, which make it an ideal vehicle for those long road trips that may require passing through some of the most difficult terrain and conditions.</p><p>Furthermore, this top-tier SUV should also provide enough legroom interior-wise while possessing sufficient cargo space. Thanks to its interior, the Urus provides comfort without sacrificing performance. In fact, the Urus is like a super car with the practicalities and benefits of a versatile SUV. Like the Corvette, Clarkson also had some customizations done on his Urus.</p><p>Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the Urus produces 641 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It relies on an eight-speed automatic transmission and can peak at 190 mph. On the other hand, it has no problems with acceleration, capable of moving from 0 to 60 mph in just a little more than three seconds.</p><p>Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Jordan Clarkson’s incredible $256K car collection.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Check out Jordan Clarkson’s incredible $256K car collection, with photos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/suns-news-is-kevin-durant-playing-vs-jazz-latest-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Suns’ Kevin Durant set to return vs. Jazz after 3-game hiatus');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Suns-news-Is-Kevin-Durant-playing-vs.-Jazz-Latest-injury-update.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Suns’ Kevin Durant set to return vs. Jazz after 3-game hiatus</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T09:02:50-08:00">December 13th, 9:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T10:19:14-08:00">December 13th, 10:19am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Phoenix Suns (12-11) will conclude their four-game road trip on Friday night with a matchup against the Utah Jazz (5-18). Kevin Durant, who was previously listed as probable, is now <a href="https://x.com/DuaneRankin/status/1867629037671387634" rel="noopener">confirmed to play</a>, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Durant returns after missing three consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain.</p><p>Durant sustained the injury during the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-kevin-durant-miss-time-ankle-injury-recently-returning">Suns’ NBA Cup win over the San Antonio Spurs</a>, which limited him to just 16 minutes of action, where he contributed 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Since then, Phoenix has struggled in his absence, losing all three games on the road, including a 113-106 defeat to an Orlando Magic team that was without Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner last Sunday.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Kevin Durant’s injury status vs. Jazz</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kevin-Durant-35-reacts-after-a-play-during-the-second-quarter-against-the-Los-Angeles-Lakers.jpg"><figcaption>© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-kevin-durant-injury-return-jazz">Suns have struggled significantly without Durant</a>, holding a 1-9 record in games he has missed this season. Now in his 17th NBA season, Durant remains a cornerstone for Phoenix, averaging 25.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. His efficiency has been notable, shooting 53.6% from the field and 44.9% from three-point range.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-kevin-durant-teases-kay-adams-with-potential-jayden-daniels-collaboration">Durant addressed his injury status</a> during an appearance on Up &amp; Adams with host Kay Adams on Thursday, giving a cautious update on his availability.</p><p>“I don’t know,” Durant said at the time. “That’s one of those things… As we get closer to tip-off, I’ll know.”</p><p>With Durant now confirmed to play, the Suns hope to end their road trip on a high note. The team is currently on a three-game losing streak and faces a Utah squad that has also been struggling, holding the league’s third-worst record at 5-18. The game is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET.</p><p>In addition to discussing his injury, Durant also spoke with Adams about a potential collaboration with Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels through his production company, Boardroom. While details remain under wraps, Durant’s comments hinted at a project in the works, showcasing his ventures off the court.</p><p>As the Suns look to climb in the Western Conference standings, Durant’s return provides a much-needed boost as they take on a struggling Jazz team with the league’s third-worst record.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Suns’ Kevin Durant set to return vs. Jazz after 3-game hiatus

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jazz-news-lauri-markkanen-continues-to-be-nagged-back-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen continues to be nagged by back injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jazz-news-Lauri-Markkanen-continues-to-be-nagged-by-back-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen continues to be nagged by back injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T08:48:33-08:00">December 13th, 8:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T08:48:33-08:00">December 13th, 8:48am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continues to deal with a lingering back injury, according to the <a href="https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2024-25-season/" rel="noopener">NBA’s official injury report</a> before Friday’s game vs the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, he’s dealt with a plethora of injuries already this season. Notably, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jazz-news-lauri-markkanen-suffers-knee-injury-victor-wembanyama-collision">Markkanen suffered a knee injury</a> after colliding with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Although he’s played in 18 games this season, the Jazz have been extra cautious with the Finnish player.</p><p>On the year, his averages have taken a dip. He’s averaging 18.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. His rebounding and point numbers have reduced since last season. However, Markkanen is playing 31.8 minutes and continues to deal with that back injury. As a result, he hasn’t been able to exert as much effort due to pain tolerance. Not to mention, the Jazz aren’t competing for a playoff spot.</p><p>They have a 5-18 record, which is the second-worst in the league. Even with Markkanen on the roster, it hasn’t been enough to propel them to wins. Furthermore, he’s dealing with injuries to his knee and his back. The franchise might want to be cautious with him. Even if it means not having many wins, preserving the franchise player is a key prerogative.</p><h2><b>Lauri’s Markkanen injury status will be huge for the Jazz as they take on the Suns</b></h2><p>The Phoenix Suns are coming into Salt Lake City and are riding a low wave after losing their last three straight. The last time Phoenix was in Utah, they dismantled the Jazz in the first NBA Cup game. That game was also without Kevin Durant. With <a href="https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/suns_may_get_kevin_durant_back_vs_up_and_down_jazz/s1_17045_41398215" rel="noopener">Durant projected to come back</a> for the Utah game, they could have all hands on deck. Despite the Jazz having only five wins, adding their sixth against the Suns would be a huge morale boost.</p><p>They’ll need to rely on leadership. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jazz-news-jordan-clarkson-lauri-markkanen-admission">Jazz teammate Jordan Clarkson dropped a hilarious admission on Markkanen’s leadership</a>. After all, the former Arizona basketball standout has a history before the NBA. He was enlisted in the Finnish military despite being seven feet tall. Because of that, people have to be ready for whatever comes at them. It’s the same case for Markkanen in the NBA and for the Jazz.</p><p>If Utah wants a signature win, they’ll need Markkanen to play through his injury. Although a back injury is one to be cautious about, an opportunity to knock off a star-studded team might be worth it. There’s no official report until 30 minutes before tipoff. As a result, fans will have to patiently wait and see if the Jazz forward will suit up for Friday’s contest.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen continues to be nagged by back injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/suns-vs-jazz-prediction-odds-pick-12-13-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Suns vs. Jazz prediction, odds, pick – 12/13/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Suns-vs.-Jazz-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Suns vs. Jazz prediction, odds, pick – 12/13/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-12T16:26:01-08:00">December 12th, 4:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-12T20:18:18-08:00">December 12th, 8:18pm</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz on Friday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Suns-Jazz prediction and pick.</p><p>The upcoming matchup between the <b>Phoenix Suns (12-11)</b> and <b>Utah Jazz (5-18)</b> on Friday presents a critical moment for both teams. The Suns are looking to snap a six-game road losing streak, while the Jazz aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage. Phoenix will be without star Kevin Durant, who is a game-time decision due to an ankle injury, placing added pressure on Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to lead the offense. Utah’s struggles continue, particularly on defense, as they rank near the bottom in points allowed. Expect a competitive game with the Suns favored by 5.5 points.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Suns-Jazz <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener sponsored">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Suns-Jazz Odds</b></h2><p>Phoenix Suns: -5.5 (-108)</p><p>Moneyline: -215</p><p>Utah Jazz: +5.5 (-112)</p><p>Moneyline: +180</p><p>Over: 230.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 230.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Suns vs. Jazz</b></h2><p>Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30 PM PT</p><p>TV: Root Sports Northwest, NBA League Pass</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Suns Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Phoenix Suns are poised to secure a victory against the Utah Jazz in their upcoming matchup, showcasing their superior offensive firepower and recent momentum. Despite Kevin Durant’s potential absence, the Suns’ dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal is more than capable of leading the charge. Booker, averaging 24.9 points per game with a .432 field goal percentage, has consistently demonstrated his ability to take over games when needed. Meanwhile, Beal’s recent performances, including a 24-point outing against the Jazz earlier this season, highlight his importance to the team’s offensive strategy. The Suns’ offense, which has been the key to their success this season, should prove too much for the struggling Jazz defense to handle.</p><p>Furthermore, the Suns’ supporting cast has been stepping up, with players like Grayson Allen providing excellent three-point shooting and Jusuf Nurkic dominating the boards. This depth, combined with the team’s improved ball movement under new head coach Mike Budenholzer, gives Phoenix a significant edge. The Suns have also shown resilience on the road, and their recent four-game winning streak demonstrates their ability to perform under pressure. With Utah’s defensive woes and the Suns’ offensive prowess, Phoenix is well-positioned to extend their winning streak and solidify their standing in the competitive Western Conference.</p><h2><b>Why the Jazz Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Utah Jazz have a strong case to pull off an upset against the Phoenix Suns tomorrow, thanks to their home-court advantage and recent improvements in team chemistry. Despite their struggles this season, the Jazz consistently rank among the league’s best in home-court advantage, bolstered by passionate fans and the unique challenge of playing at altitude in Salt Lake City. Historically, Utah has maintained a tough place to play at home, and its ability to disrupt opponents in Delta Center remains a key factor. This atmosphere could give the Jazz an edge over a Suns team missing Kevin Durant and struggling on the road.</p><p>Additionally, the Jazz’s starting lineup has shown flashes of promise. With Keyonte George leading the charge offensively and Walker Kessler anchoring the defense, Utah has the tools to exploit Phoenix’s weaknesses in rebounding and interior defense. The Jazz also boast a balanced attack with contributions from John Collins and Collin Sexton, who are finding their rhythm. If Utah can control the tempo and capitalize on their defensive stops, they have a clear path to victory. Combine this with Phoenix’s six-game road losing streak, and the Jazz are well-positioned to secure a much-needed win at home.</p><h2><b>Final Suns-Jazz Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Phoenix Suns (-5.5) are poised to cover the spread against the Utah Jazz (+5.5) in their upcoming matchup. Despite the Suns’ recent road struggles, they have historically dominated the Jazz, winning all their last seven encounters. The Suns’ offensive firepower, led by Devin Booker, averaging 24.9 points per game, should prove too much for Utah’s defense to handle. While the Jazz boasts a strong home-court advantage, ranking 5th in the league according to GM surveys, their current form is concerning. With only five wins in 23 games and a 3-7-1 record against the spread at home, Utah has struggled to capitalize on its home court this season. The Suns’ superior talent and recent success against the Jazz, combined with Utah’s defensive woes, suggest Phoenix will likely win by more than 5.5 points. Expect the Suns to overcome their road woes and cover the spread in this matchup.</p><p><b>Final Suns-Jazz Prediction &amp; Pick: Phoenix Suns -5.5 (-108), Over 230.5 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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