Defending champions Cleveland Cavaliers (28-8) visit the Utah Jazz (23-16) on Jan. 10, Tuesday at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in a 2016-2017 NBA regular season match.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 9:00 p.m. ET. It can be viewed live online thru the NBA League Pass.
Preview
Cleveland has won two straight games since their 106-94 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 4. The team is still on top of the Eastern Conference standings, four-and-a-half games in front of closest pursuer Toronto Raptors.
The Cavs turned back a tough challenge from the Phoenix Suns, 120-116, during their most recent game on Sunday night on the road at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, as per Cleveland.com.
LeBron James guided head coach Tyronn Lue's team down the stretch, scoring 12 of his 28 points in the final period, fending off a strong rally by the Suns. James also had eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Kyrie Irving added 27 points, two boards, and seven assists while Kevin Love contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds. Tristan Thompson also had 10 boards with eight points.
Off the bench, Channing Frye and Iman Shumpert both fired 10 points each and a combined seven rebounds.
Newly-acquired Kyle Korver is expected to play his debut game for the Cavs in this match against the Jazz.
Meanwhile, Utah has been struggling as of late, losing three of their last four matches. The Team is sixth in the West at the moment, nine-and-a-half games behind West leaders Golden State Warriors.
The Jazz lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 88-79, on the road at the FedExForum also last Sunday, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.
Gordon Hayward top-scored for head coach Quin Snyder's boys with 22 points along with five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. George Hill had 15 points, four boards, two assists, one steal, and one block.
Trey Lyles led the substitutes with 11 points in 12 minutes after going 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Prediction
The Cavs are an excellent road team with a 10-5 slate so far this season while the Jazz are 12-7 at home. It would be a close match but Cleveland is predicted to prevail.
