Down five at the end of the second quarter, the Jazz now have the lead. A win is still up for grabs for either team after three quarters, but the Jazz are up 80-77 over the Heat. This match is far closer than the pair's previous matchup, which was decided by 36 points.

The Utah Jazz will have a chance to sweep their season series against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, as they'll be facing off against this Eastern Conference squad for their second of two times for the 2024-25 campaign.

The Utah Jazz (9-26) welcome the Miami Heat (18-17) to Delta Center in Salt Lake City Thursday. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Heat vs. Jazz odds a

The Miami Heat head to Delta Center to face the Utah Jazz in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 18-17, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz are are 9-26, which puts them in 14th place in the Western Conference.

Watch the Game Highlights from Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat, 01/09/2025

Despite recent losses, the Jazz have improved their net rating since December 19. Coach Will Hardy credits improved team cohesion and communication for the competitive play. Since Dec. 19, the Jazz have the 13th-best net rating in the NBA,

J azz run the tank perfectly and lose a close matchup to the struggling Miami Heat. The Jazz drop to 9-27 while the Heat improve to 19-17. Jazz led after the 1st and 3rd quarter b