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The Utah Jazz will host the New Orleans Pelicans in an exciting 2021-22 NBA game at the Vivint Arena on Friday.
The Pelicans got off to an underwhelming start this campaign, but have performed decently in the last few weeks. They are coming off a shock 127-102 win over the Washington Wizards, and will look to continue that momentum in this game.
Meanwhile, the Jazz defeated the OKC Thunder 110-104 in their last game, making clutch plays down the stretch. Utah have struggled against some of the weaker opponents they have faced. With New Orleans coming off a huge win, the Jazz will have to be at their best to emerge victorious on the night.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The New Orleans Pelicans are still without their star player Zion Williamson and Daulton Hommes. Meanwhile, Didi Louzada will miss this game due to a league suspension.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Utah Jazz have listed Royce O'Neale as questionable for this game because of an ankle sprain.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz: Predicted Lineups
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are unlikely to make changes to the starting lineup they deployed in their last game. Devonte Graham and Josh Hart will likely start as guards, while Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and Jonas Valanciunas complete the rest of their lineup.
Meanwhile, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Willy Hernangomez and Tomas Satoransky will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz's starting lineup could see some changes if Royce O'Neale isn't cleared to play this game.
If he misses out, Joe Ingles is likely to take his spot, while Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic and Rudy Gobert should retain their places. Meanwhile, Jordan Clarkson, Rudy Gay and Hassan Whiteside will likely play the most minutes off the Jazz bench.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz: Predicted Starting 5s
New Orleans Pelicans
Point Guard - Devonte' Graham | Shooting Guard - Josh Hart | Small Forward - Brandon Ingram | Power Forward - Herb Jones | Center - Jonas Valanciunas.
Utah Jazz
Point Guard - Mike Conley | Shooting Guard - Donovan Mitchell | Small Forward - Bojan Bogdanovic | Power Forward - Royce O'Neale | Center - Rudy Gobert.
