NBA Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks (6-5) vs. Utah Jazz (4-7)

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Venue & Timing

Location: Delta Center, 301 South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT

Tipoff: 9:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN / Local Sports Networks

Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks:

Trae Young (Out, knee)

Nikola Đurišić (Day-to-day, elbow)

Utah Jazz:

Georges Niang (Out, foot)

Taylor Hendricks (Out, hamstring)

Kyle Anderson (Out, back)

Walker Kessler (Out for season, shoulder)

Key Player Matchups

Jalen Johnson (ATL) vs. Lauri Markkanen (UTA): Johnson is averaging 20.5 PPG and 8.7 RPG, while Markkanen leads the Jazz with 28.3 PPG and 6 RPG. This forward battle will dictate tempo and scoring balance.

Kristaps Porziņģis (ATL) vs. Utah Frontcourt: Porziņģis contributes 17.3 PPG and 5.7 RPG, and his perimeter shooting stretches defenses. Utah’s depleted frontcourt without Kessler will struggle to contain him.

Keyonte George (UTA) vs. Hawks Backcourt: George is averaging 21.5 PPG and 7.1 APG, and his ability to create offense is critical with Utah’s injuries.

Team Recent Form

Atlanta Hawks (6–5, 5th East):

Riding a three-game win streak, including a 105–102 win over the Clippers.

Averaging 114.3 PPG while shooting 47.2% FG and 34.5% from three.

Ranked 6th in assists (313 total).

Utah Jazz:

Lost 3 of last 4, struggling defensively.

Allowing 120.8 PPG, one of the highest in the league.

Averaging 115.2 PPG, but inconsistent shooting and rebounding.

Series History

Hawks lead the all-time series 58–45.

Atlanta won both meetings in 2024–25.

Utah has struggled at home against Eastern Conference opponents, going 10–31 at Delta Center last season.

Betting Trends

Atlanta Hawks:

5–2 on the road this season.

3–0 ATS during current win streak.

Games trending Over due to offensive efficiency.

Utah Jazz:

2–3 at home this season.

1–4 ATS in last five games.

Games trending Over due to defensive lapses.

Projected Score: Hawks 118 – Jazz 112

Game Odds

Atlanta Hawks                   – 2

Utah Jazz                             232

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025