Utah @ Brooklyn preview

Last Meeting ( Nov 11, 2017 ) Brooklyn 106, Utah 114

The only team the Utah Jazz were able to solve over the last two weeks was the Brooklyn Nets, who seek a measure of revenge when they host the Jazz on Friday night. Utah is 1-6 since its 5-3 start, with the lone win coming in a 114-106 decision over the Nets at home on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.

Losses to Minnesota - also at home - and at New York to begin a four-game road trip have the Jazz once again searching for answers, particularly on the road, where they are the only NBA team without a victory (0-5). "I want us to play well and eventually we'll get a road win," Utah coach Quin Snyder told the media at Madison Square Garden. "It's harder to win on the road, especially with a younger team." The Nets are 2-7 since their 3-2 start but gave the red-hot Boston Celtics a test before falling 109-102 on Tuesday to begin a three-game homestand. Six players scored in double figures for Brooklyn, which hit 14-of-35 3-pointers while losing its third straight at home.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), YES (Brooklyn)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (6-9): Rodney Hood has taken a liking to his new role off the bench and he scored a season-high 30 points against the Knicks, but there was no enjoyment after his team blew a 12-point lead in the second half. "This one will sting a little bit," Hood told reporters. "It was one of the better games we've played in a while." Hood is averaging 18 points while making 44.7 percent of his 3-pointers off the bench, compared to 16 points and 36 percent in his eight starts.

ABOUT THE NETS (5-9): Rondae Hollis-Jefferson finished with 16 points and nine rebounds in the loss to the Celtics to continue a nice stretch for the third-year swingman, who is averaging 15.3 points and 7.7 boards in his last three games and shooting a career-high 49.2 percent. "I think it’s basketball development," coach Kenny Atkinson told the New York Post. "I think it's emotional development. He's maturing. He doesn't get down on himself nearly as much when he makes a mistake. He really focuses on next play mentality. He's really improved in that area." Caris Levert scored 15 points off the bench in Tuesday's loss while making 6-of-7 shots.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Nets leading scorer PG D'Angelo Russell (knee) missed the loss to Boston and is expected to sit out a few more.

2. Jazz SF Joe Ingles has hit 12-of-20 3-pointers on the road.

3. Utah won three straight meetings overall and three consecutive games in Brooklyn.

PREDICTION: Nets 105, Jazz 103