The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic are set to face off again on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in Salt Lake City, hoping to turn their fortunes around after a challenging January.
Since their last encounter nearly a month ago, both teams have struggled significantly. The Jazz have endured eight consecutive losses and 11 defeats in their last 12 games, despite winning back-to-back games against Miami and Orlando on January 4-5. The Magic, on the other hand, have also had a tough time, losing nine of their last 12 games.
As January comes to a close, both teams look forward to starting February on a positive note.
Utah Jazz:
- Brice Sensabaugh’s standout performances in early January, where he scored 34 points against Miami and 27 against Orlando, helped secure the Jazz’s last victories. However, his impact has diminished with the return of key players. In the recent 138-113 home loss to Minnesota, Sensabaugh only managed 3 points in 15 minutes.
- Keyonte George led the team with 23 points off the bench in the latest game. Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Lauri Markkanen also contributed, but the Jazz struggled to maintain consistency, particularly in the third quarter where they were outscored 44-22 by the Timberwolves.
Orlando Magic:
- The Magic have had their own struggles, including the absence of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero due to oblique injuries during their last game against the Jazz. Wagner and Banchero returned to score 24 and 21 points respectively in Orlando’s recent 119-90 loss to Portland.
- The Magic had a strong start against the Blazers with a 35-point first quarter but faltered in the remaining quarters, scoring only 55 points for the rest of the game. They have now lost the first two games in a six-game road trip.
