Jazz's Keyonte George: Nails five triples in return
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George (heel) registered 26 points (9-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 117-112 loss to the Hornets.
George returned to action Wednesday after missing Utah's previous five contests due to left heel inflammation. The 21-year-old guard didn't face any limitations with his playing time in his return and took on a 35.1 percent usage rate while leading Utah in points and assists. However, George continues to struggle with his efficiency, and he's now shooting just 39.5 percent from the field on 13.7 attempts per game for the season.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Will remain out Sunday
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George (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
George has missed four straight and eight of the last 11 games for Utah. Isaiah Collier should continue to start at point guard in George's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Charlotte.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Still out against Heat
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George (heel) won't play in Thursday's game against the Heat.
George will be sidelined for a third straight outing due to heel inflammation, and Saturday's matchup with the Suns marks his next opportunity to take the floor for the Jazz. Considering Jordan Clarkson (foot) remains on the shelf, Collin Sexton figures to continue handling a sizable boost in usage from Utah's first unit, while Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang are likely to pick up additional minutes Thursday. Over seven games with George out of action in 2024-25, Sexton is averaging 21.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.4 threes in 30.5 minutes.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Ruled out for Tuesday
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George (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George will miss his second consecutive outing due to left heel soreness, and his next chance to feature will come Thursday against Miami. With the 21-year-old and Jordan Clarkson (foot) sidelined, Isaiah Collier, Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk are candidates for a bump in playing time.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Sidelined Sunday
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George has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left heel soreness.
George missed four consecutive outings due to a left ankle sprain at the end of December, and he'll now miss Sunday's game due to a new injury to his left heel. With the 21-year-old joining Jordan Clarkson (foot) on the sideline, Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang are candidates for increased roles.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Dealing with heel soreness
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George is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left heel soreness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George missed four straight games to end December due to an ankle issue, but the heel soreness is new, though they may be somewhat related. Jordan Clarkson (foot), John Collins (personal) and Lauri Markkanen (back) have all been ruled out for the second half of Utah's back-to-back set, so George could have increased usage if given the green light.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Upgraded to probable
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George (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against Denver.
George missed the past four games for Utah and was previously carrying a questionable tag. With George expected back in the rotation, guys like Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk could see their roles decreased going forward.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Questionable against Denver
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George (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George has been sidelined for the Jazz's last four games due to a left-ankle sprain. Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk would continue to see more playing time if George isn't cleared to return Monday.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Iffy for Thursday
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George (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
For the third straight game, George is questionable due to his left ankle sprain. The other two games saw them played after his status was gradually downgraded from questionable to doubtful to out. George will hope for a turnaround this time and look to get his starting spot back from Svi Mykhailiuk, who has scored more than 10 points in both games the former sat out.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Won't play Monday
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George (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
As expected, George has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a second straight game. Svi Mykhailiuk started in George's absence Saturday and scored 18 points in 20 minutes against the Nets.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Downgraded to doubtful
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George (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Nets.
George was initially added to the team's injury report as questionable due to an ankle sprain, and this update indicates he isn't on track to suit up Saturday. Isaiah Collier and Patty Mills would be candidates to start at point guard if George is officially ruled out closer to tipoff.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Dominates from deep in victory
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George recorded 28 points (8-17 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 126-119 win over the Pistons.
George shot lights-out from three in Thursday's outing, leading all players from deep while ending second on the team in scoring in a near-30-point performance. George set a new season high in threes made, and he has connected on at least five shots from deep on four occasions.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Just misses double-double Friday
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George recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 134-126 loss to the Suns.
The second-year point guard fell one assist short of his second double-double of the season and just the third of his career. George is growing more confident with his offense, scoring in double digits in 10 of the last 11 games and draining multiple threes nine times during that span. In those 11 contests, he's averaging 17.5 points, 6.1 assists, 3.8 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from long range.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles with three-point shot
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George provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 133-106 loss to the Thunder.
George posted a decent stat line across the board, especially considering the 27-point blowout loss. However, the second-year floor general continues to struggle with his shooting percentages. He's making just 38.2 percent of his shots from the field and 32.9 percent from deep, and both figures represent a decrease compared to the numbers he posted as a rookie. George is also averaging 3.4 turnovers per game, a sizable uptick after he committed 2.5 per game as a rookie. The counting stats are on the rise, but his efficiency is trending in the wrong direction.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Logs 18 points in defeat
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George recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound and six assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.
George had success beyond the arc in the win, upping his three-point conversion rate to 32.7 percent. George is shooting only 36.6 percent from the floor over 13 games, a category that needs significant improvement. Despite the slump, he's still averaging 14.9 points per game while dishing out an average of 5.5 assists.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Good to go against Phoenix
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George (foot) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns.
George will return to action Tuesday after missing Utah's previous contest with a left foot sprain. George should reclaim his starting spot from Isaiah Collier.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Upgraded to probable
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George (foot) has been upgraded to probable versus the Suns on Tuesday.
George missed his first game of the season in Saturday's win over the Spurs with a left hind foot sprain, but he was able to practice Monday and appears set to return to the lineup Tuesday. With George expected back, Isaiah Collier is likely to shift back to the bench.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Practicing Monday
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George (foot) practiced Monday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George missed his first game of the season Saturday due to left foot soreness, but his participation in Monday's practice is a good sign for his availability moving forward. His official status for Tuesday's game against Phoenix should be released Monday night.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Comes close to double-double
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George ended Saturday's 129-103 loss to the Nuggets with 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt), two rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes.
George finished just two assists away from a double-double, but more importantly, he committed just two turnovers after losing the ball seven times in the 106-88 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. George has struggled with his shot in the opening stages of the season, and despite averaging 13.7 points with 6.5 assists per tilt, he's making just 30.3 percent of his field goals.
George recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to the Spurs.
George has started every game this season, but his shooting has left a lot to be desired. He made matters worse during Thursday's game with seven turnovers. Putting Collin Sexton in the first unit on a more consistent basis could be a reasonable short-term solution for the Jazz, allowing George to work out the kinks with the second unit.
