Filipowski and Utah take on the Raptors in non-conference play

The Toronto Raptors will be facing off against the Utah Jazz in a non-conference matchup on Monday night in Salt Lake City. The Raptors, currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-31, will be looking to secure a win on the road against the Jazz, who are 14th in the Western Conference with a record of 21-50.

The Raptors come into this game with a 20-15 record on the road this season. They are known for their strong passing game, ranking fourth in the league with 28.8 assists per game. Immanuel Quickley leads the team in assists, averaging 6.0 per game. On the other hand, the Jazz have struggled at home with a 13-23 record. They excel in sharing the ball, ranking second in the NBA with 29.4 assists per game. Isaiah Collier leads the Jazz in assists, averaging 7.2 per game.

In terms of shooting percentages, the Jazz are shooting 46.5% from the field, slightly lower than the 46.7% allowed by the Raptors. On the other hand, the Raptors are shooting 47.5% from the field, while the Jazz’s opponents have shot 48.9% this season.

These two teams have met once before this season, with the Raptors coming out on top with a 107-100 victory on February 1st. Kyle Filipowski has been a key player for the Jazz, averaging 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Brice Sensabaugh has been on fire recently, averaging 18.2 points and shooting 48.6% over the last 10 games. For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes has been a standout player, averaging 18.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. RJ Barrett has also been performing well, averaging 22 points and 5.3 rebounds over the past 10 games.

In terms of recent form, the Jazz have struggled with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, averaging 113.9 points per game. The Raptors have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, averaging 112.7 points per game.

Injury-wise, the Jazz will be without Lauri Markkanen, Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic, and Jaren Jackson Jr. The Raptors, on the other hand, will be missing Collin Murray-Boyles due to a thumb injury.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams. The Raptors will be looking to continue their winning ways on the road, while the Jazz will be aiming to defend their home court. Be sure to tune in to see which team comes out on top in this clash of Eastern and Western Conference contenders.