Jazz Face Bucks in Shorthanded Matchup with Multiple Key Players Out

The Utah Jazz are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks for the second leg of a back-to-back, marking their second encounter this month. Both teams are navigating significant injury challenges, potentially leading to a battle of depleted rotations.

Utah Jazz Injury Report

The Jazz are dealing with a substantial number of absences, including several key contributors:

• OUT – Keyonte George (hamstring)
• OUT – Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee)
• OUT – Walker Kessler (shoulder)
• OUT – Lauri Markkanen (hip)
• OUT – Jusuf Nurkic (nose)
• OUT – Brice Sensabaugh (illness)
• OUT – Isaiah Collier (hamstring)
• DOUBTFUL – John Konchar (calf)

Recent absences include Brice Sensabaugh, who is sidelined due to an illness just after a 41-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sensabaugh had been averaging 13.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 22 minutes per game this season. Isaiah Collier is likewise out with a hamstring injury, marking a rare absence for the rookie. John Konchar’s availability is uncertain after returning from a calf injury for the previous game against Minnesota.

With a depleted backcourt, the Jazz may be forced to start two-way guard Elijah Harkless alongside Ace Bailey, with Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski, and a two-way/10-day signee (Blake Hinson or Andersson Garcia) potentially filling out the frontcourt.

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

The Bucks are also facing injury concerns:

• OUT – Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee)
• QUESTIONABLE – Kevin Porter Jr. (knee)
• QUESTIONABLE – Myles Turner (calf)
• PROBABLE – Kyle Kuzma (elbow)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is notably sidelined with a hyperextended left knee. He previously scored 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals against the Jazz earlier this month. Kevin Porter Jr. And Myles Turner are listed as questionable with knee and calf injuries, respectively, while Kyle Kuzma is probable with an elbow issue.

Game Details

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Jazz are currently on a four-game losing streak.

Source: NBA.com, ESPN, KSL Sports