LAC vs UTA Dream11 Team Prediction NBA Projections, Fantasy Basketball Picks for Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz 18 February
Published on: Feb 17, 2021 4:10 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 17, 2021 4:09 pm IST
Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Fantasy NBA: The Los Angeles Clippers will enter the game after beating the Miami Heat at home without Leonard and George but behind a 32 points outing by Marcus Morris. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz will hit the floor after beating the Philadelphia 76ers in a game where Jordan Clarkson erupted for 40 points. More information about LAC vs UTA Dream11 fixture will be related here.
Clippers season: The Clippers are harboring a dream to reach the NBA Finals this year and they can do so having Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Clippers may have tough times winning in the upcoming games since both George and Leonard, however, they have started well enough to recover the record even after midseason.
Jazz season: The Jazz are the hottest club in the Association right now and have only lost 5 of their 28 games, which means that they have the best record in the League to stand at the top of Western Conference NBA standings. Jazz feed upon Donovan Mitchell’s offense and Rudy Gobert’s defense, surrounded by shooters like Bojan Bogdanovic and instant offense off the bench in Jordan Clarkson.
Both these teams will battle it out at the home floor of the Clippers but Jazz is a foe to be reckoned with both at home and away.
Host: Los Angles Clippers
Visitors: Utah Jazz
Match Timing: 18 February, @ 08:30
Venue: Staples Center
Streaming: WATCH Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah NBA Live on Sony channels including Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 3 and Sony ESPN in India, and SonyLiv App
NBA Projections and Analysis:
Los Angeles Clippers| Utah Jazz
Games: 29 | 28
Wins: 21 | 23
Defeats: 08 | 05
Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz, NBA News
Status out: Jay Scrubb: The Point guard will miss the game against the Jazz.
Paul George: The veteran Guard won’t play against the Jazz.
Nicolas Batum: The SF has been ruled out of the fixture.
Status Questionable: Kawhi Leonard is questionable for the game
Los Angeles Clippers active Roster: Ivica Zubac,, Patrick Beverley, Luke Kennard, Terance Mann, Daniel Oturu, Patrick Patterson, Mfiondu Kabengele, Lou Williams, Terrence Mann, Ky Bowman, Amir Coffey, Reggie Jackson, Serge Ibaka.
Utah Jazz team News:
Status Out: Mike Conley: Mike will not play in the game against the Clippers
Status Questionable: No more troubles to report on the injury front so far
Utah Jazz active roster: Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Rudy Gobert, Miye Oni, Joe Ingles, Royce O’ Neale, Jordan Clarkson, Jarrell Brantley, Nigel Williams-Goss, Udoka Azubuike, Trent Forest, Elijah Hughes, Georges Niang.
The Clippers and Jazz both are the hot contenders to dethrone the Lakers this season, however, the Lakers are themselves one of the hottest teams to beat. This game can turn into an intense battle especially if Patrick Beverley returns to the fray with his perimeter defense skills. The Jazz is dominating their opponents on both ends, and both Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson provide an efficient output at the guard spot which has put the opposing players in a bind.
The Clippers will not have Paul George for the game and may also miss the services of Kawhi Leonard, which gives the Jazz an overwhelming edge. Check out the game on NBA live stream or NBA streams as it has the best of the West.
LAC vs UTA Dream11 NBA Scores, Fantasy Picks:
Donavan Mitchell
PPG: 24.2
APG: 5.1
RPG: 4.3
TPG: 3.0
Projected Fantasy Points: 35
Donovan Mitchell performs an incredible role for the Jazz and has racked up terrific scoring games after a slow start to the season. His offense and defense have enabled the Jazz to become the top squad in the League and he is sure to notch an All-Star berth with his performances. He is coming off 24 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds outing in the win against Philly, almost mimicking his season averages. Donovan is a terrific candidate as the Super-Player in the Dream11 NBA scenario.
Rudy Gobert
PPG:13.9
RPG:13.2
BPG: 2.8
TPG: 1.7
Projected Fantasy Points: 35
Gobert is one of the most premium shot blockers in the league and makes it tough for the opposition to score in the paint. He is also one of the most elite rebounders and his size also enables him to catch high lob passes and finish in the paint, which makes him one of the best at his position. Gobert notched 11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal in the win against the Sixers.
Marcus Morris
PPG: 13.5
RPG: 3.8
TPG: 1.0
Projected Fantasy Points: 27
Marcus is an adept scorer at the Forward position and possesses skills to shoot and also drive at the rim with great size. Marcus has provided fluency to the Clippers offense and has now stacked up 3 outings with 20+ points. He led the Clippers to a win by lodging 32 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.
Jordan Clarkson
PPG: 18.2
RPG: 4.1
TPG: 1.9
Projected Fantasy Points: 26
Jordan Clarkson is finally playing for a team that can make a lot of noise in the playoffs and his play has translated into major wins for the Jazz. He is the best producing guard PPG off the bench and is a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award. Clarkson went nuts in the game against Philly, piling up 40 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals in the win.
LAC vs UTA Dream11 Sleeper Picks:
Bojan Bogdanovic: The Forward is averaging 15.6 PPG and 4.1 RPG. Bojan is one of the most effective shooters at the SF spot and has helped Utah spread the floor which has made a lot of difference for them as a squad. Bojan managed 11 points and 5 rebounds in the win against Philly. Projected Fantasy Points: 20
Lou Williams: The former Sixth Man of the Year is averaging 12.2 PPG and 3.9 APG. Lou has improved as the season has gone on and the guard still poses a threat to the oppositions in terms of racking up quick points. He lodged 18 points, 10 assists, and 3 rebounds in the win over the Heat. Projected Fantasy Points: 24
Serge Ibaka: The big man is averaging 11.8, 6.8 RPG, and 1.3 BPG. Ibaka is not the same player as he was with the Thunder or the Raptors but still provides decent production at both ends. He bagged 7 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 steal in the triumph over the Heat. Projected Fantasy Points: 22
Joe Ingles is averaging 11.7 PPG, 4.7 APG, and 3.5 RPG. Projected Fantasy Points: 22
Terrence Mann hit 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in the game against the Heat
LAC vs UTA Dream11 Team Prediction
PG: Jordan Clarkson
SG: Lou Williams, Donovan Mitchell(SP)
SF: Bojan Bogdanovic, Joe Ingles
PF: Marcus Morris
C: Serge Ibaka, Rudy Gobert(PP)