Published on: Oct 13, 2021 3:30 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 13, 2021 11:29 am IST
The Preseason leg of the NBA is reaching its concluding stages and the NBA Regular Season is barely a week away. In this match, Utah Jazz will go up against the reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks. More about UTA vs MIL Dream11 will be given below.
Jazz will look to make a deep Playoffs run this season. The team had the best record in the league last season but showed vulnerabilities during the Playoffs. The inside-outside punch of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert is formidable. Meanwhile, Mike Conley remains an all-star level threat. While Joe Ingles, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Jordan Clarkson can chip in with consistent offensive production. Can this team sustain last season’s rhythm and make a push for a deep postseason?
Bucks will start the season as the defending champions. They are still looking like the team to beat in the East as the Brooklyn Nets are embroiled in the Kyrie Irving vaccination saga. Why was the team successful last year? A Forward lineup of Giannis and Middleton can dominate on both ends. Then came the “X-Factor” Jrue Holiday whose defensive contributions help pincer tough guards. Meanwhile Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis remained unsung heroes. Defensive stalwart and hustle player PJ Tucker departed this season and the team can miss him a lot.
Home: Utah Jazz Visitors: Milwaukee Bucks Match Timing: 14 October, @ 06:30 AM Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena
The contest will take place at Vivint Smart Home, which is the home floor for the Brooklyn Nets
Utah Jazz| Milwaukee Bucks Games: 03| 03 Wins: 01| 01 Defeats: 02| 02
Rudy Gobert bagged a monster double-double in the previous game.
Jordan Nwora has been consistent in the preseason.
*Last match stats*
Giannis Antetokounmpo Points: 09 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 06 Steals: 01 Antetokounmpo led his team in rebounds and assists in the last game. Giannis has been showered with immense praise already by a multitude of people. The reigning Finals MVP doesn’t need to prove that he is a winner, watch the ring on his finger! Jordan Nwora Points: 15 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 03 Jordan led the team in defensive rebounds with 8 in the last game. Nwora will look to nail a 20-25 minutes per game role this season if possible. He can be selected in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario
Rudy Gobert Points: 19 Rebounds: 19 Assists: 02 Blocks: 02 Steals: 01 Rudy led his team in points and rebounds last game. Is that a surprise? No, not at all, the Center is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and uses his size to finish in the paint. Can he lead the Jazz to the promised land? Brook Lopez Points: 11 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 00 Blocks: 03 Lopez led the team in blocks during the last game. Brook continues to be a stellar player at both ends. The player was instrumental last season in the Bucks championship run. Donovan Mitchell Points: 18 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 05 Steals: 04 Blocks: 03 Mitchell led his team in steals and blocks during the last game. Mitchell is one of the most explosive scorers in the league. Can he guide Jazz to a title soon? Jrue Holiday Points: 11 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 04 Jrue was a key player in the Bucks championship run last season. Holiday is one of the best perimeter defenders and his offensive skills are no less impressive.
Mike Conley Points: 15 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 05 Steals: 02 Conley has still a lot left in his tank to contribute. The veteran guard can define the Jazz’s success this upcoming Regular Season.
Grayson Allen Points: 13 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 00 Blocks: 01 A solid pickup in the offseason. Can certainly contribute at both ends of the floor.
Bojan Bogdanovic Points: 15 Rebounds: 01 Assists: 02 Steals: 03 Bojan is a knockdown shooter. Bogdanovic showed last season that he can even work as the first option on the offensive end.
Pat Connaughton Points: 12 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 03 Solid role player who hustles hard on both ends of the floor. Can shoot the long ball as well. Jordan Clarkson Points: 17 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 01 Jordan is the reigning sixth player of the year. He can explode for many points and is a “microwave” off the bench. Elijah Bryant Points: 14 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 01 Can the guard a regular roster spot?
(Expected) PF: Royce O’Neale SF: Bojan Bogdanovic C: Rudy Gobert SG: Donovan Mitchell PG: Mike Conley
BENCH: Eric Paschall, Malik Fitts, Macio Teague, Marques Bolden, Udoka Azubuike, Jordan Clarkson, Trent Forrest, Miye Oni, Jared Butler, Derrick Alston Jr., Rudy Gay, Elijah Hughes, Hassan Whiteside, Joe Ingles.
Utah Jazz Squad: Royce O’Neale, Elijah Hughes, Hassan Whiteside, Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, Eric Paschall, Malik Fitts, Macio Teague, Marques Bolden, Udoka Azubuike, Jordan Clarkson, Trent Forrest, Miye Oni, Jared Butler, Derrick Alston Jr., Rudy Gay, Bojan Bogdanovic, Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles.
(Expected) PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo SF: Khris Middleton C: Brook Lopez SG: Grayson Allen PG: Jrue Holiday
BENCH: Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Elijah Bryant, Javin DeLaurier, Donte DiVincenzo, Rodney Hood, Georgios Kalaitzakis, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Pat Connaughton, George Hill, Jordan Nwora, Johhny O’Bryant, Semi Ojeleye, Bobby Portis, Justin Robinson, Tremont Waters.
Milwaukee Bucks Squad: Grayson Allen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Elijah Bryant, Pat Connaughton, Javin DeLaurier, Donte DiVincenzo, George Hill, Jrue Holiday, Rodney Hood, Georgios Kalaitzakis, Brook Lopez, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Khris Middleton, Jordan Nwora, Johhny O’Bryant, Semi Ojeleye, Bobby Portis, Justin Robinson, Tremont Waters.
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