Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Game-high 30 points Thursday
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Markkanen tallied 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Utah's 123-110 win over Brooklyn on Thursday.
Markkanen helped Utah close things out with 10 fourth-quarter points, and his performance Thursday marked the ninth time this season that the veteran forward has scored 30-plus points in a game. He is off to a terrific start to the 2025-26 regular season, averaging a career-high 28.1 points along with 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 0.9 steals over 35.5 minutes per game. Markkanen will look to carry his momentum into the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set Friday against the Knicks.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Double-double vs. Brooklyn
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George tallied 29 points (8-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 10 assists and five rebounds over 31 minutes during the Jazz's 123-110 win over the Nets on Thursday.
George made his impact felt in the second half, scoring 18 points while adding eight dimes to help propel the Jazz to their third win in four games. It was his third double-double of the season and his first since Oct. 27 against the Suns. Over his last 10 outings, George has averaged 24.9 points, 7.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 3.0 threes and 1.1 steals over 34.7 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Getting chance with first unit
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Filipowski is starting Thursday's game against the Nets.
Filipowski has been playing well off the bench lately, averaging 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his last six appearances. He'll draw the start Thursday with Jusuf Nurkic (ribs) and Kevin Love (rest) sidelined.
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Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Ruled out Thursday
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Nurkic (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Utah will hold Nurkic out of the front end of a back-to-back set after he picked up a rib contusion. Kyle Filipowski should be the main beneficiary, while Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are also candidates for increased minutes given Nurkic's absence.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Back to NBA
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Utah recalled Williams from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.
The Jazz could be shorthanded Thursday against the Nets, so Williams is being brought along for emergency depth.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Recalled to NBA
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Utah recalled Hendricks from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.
With Kevin Love resting and Jusuf Nurkic (ribs) questionable, Hendricks could have a chance to work his way back into Utah's rotation Thursday against the Nets.
Love (rest) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
The Jazz are choosing to give the veteran center the first night off during a back-to-back set. The expectation is that Love will be available for Friday's matchup against the Knicks. Kyle Filipowski should pick up a few extra minutes Thursday.
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Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Thursday
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Nurkic is questionable for Thursday's game in Brooklyn due to a right rib contusion.
Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back, so there's certainly a chance Nurkic will skip that one. If he does need a day off, there will be more minutes available for Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Sent to G League
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The Jazz transferred Hendricks to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday.
The move offers Hendricks an opportunity to get extended work in, as he hasn't been part of Utah's regular rotation recently. He's averaged just 14.3 minutes per game over 11 contests for the Jazz.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Assigned to G League
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The Jazz assigned Williams to the G League on Tuesday.
It's unclear how long Williams will stay in the G League. However, the forward has a much clearer pathway to minutes with the Salt Lake City Stars than the Jazz.
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Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Nearly double-doubles
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Nurkic notched 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 133-125 victory over the Rockets.
Nurkic continues to put up solid fantasy numbers as Utah's starting center. It's no secret that the Jazz are in the early stages of a rebuild, so it will be interesting to see if they entertain trade offers for the veteran ahead of the deadline. Through 20 regular-season games, Nurkic holds averages of 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals.
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Jazz's Svi Mykhailiuk: Drops 10 in win
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Mykhailiuk contributed 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes during Monday's 133-125 victory over the Rockets.
Mykhailiuk has hit a three-pointer in all but one of his last eight contests, averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.1 blocks and 1.6 threes on a 37.1 percent clip in that span. His place within the starting lineup appears to be safe, and he will retain his role as the team's sharpshooter.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Swats three shots in win
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Bailey registered 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 133-125 victory over Houston.
Bailey did the majority of his scoring from beyond the arc and has now drilled three treys in back-to-back appearances. He also provided an unexpected boost on the opposite end, recording a season-high three blocks. The rookie continues to show that he's gaining confidence at the NBA level, scoring in double figures in six of his last seven games.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Bounces back in victory
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George chipped in 28 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-12 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 133-125 win over the Rockets.
George responded in a big way after failing to score Sunday in the first game of the back-to-back set against the Rockets. He had his shot working the from the field while getting to the charity stripe with ease. The 22-year-old was just as effective as a facilitator, leading the Jazz with eight dimes. Sunday's goose egg appears to be just a small blip on the radar for George, who has put up 27 or more points in four of his last five matchups.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads offensive attack
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Markkanen notched 29 points (9-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 133-125 victory over the Rockets.
Markkanen paced the Jazz on the offensive end by pouring in 29 points, his best effort since Nov. 18. He also posted a solid night on the boards, but as has been the trend lately, he didn't make much of an impact defensively. Markkanen has been held without a block or steal in four straight appearances.
Love (rest) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Houston.
The veteran big man sat out Sunday's meeting with the Rockets, but he's available for Monday's rematch. Love has averaged 5.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 14.2 minutes per contest in 11 games this season, and his presence should cut into Kyle Filipowski's minutes a bit.
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