Jazz Down Three Starters Against Pelicans
Jan 20, 2025, 1:11 PM | Updated: 1:11 pm
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans passes the ball as Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen #23 defend during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz will look to avoid a two-game sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans when the two teams face off Monday night.
On Friday, the Jazz fell to the Pelicans 136-123 to open a four-game road trip.
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Jazz Face Pelicans In Battle Of Shorthanded Rosters
The Jazz will be without several major pieces in New Orleans, including three starters.
Starters Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Collin Sexton have all been ruled out against the Pelicans.
Keyonte: 26p | 4r | 2a | 1s | 1b | 4 3PM
Collin: 24p | 5r | 5a | 1s
Drew: 17p | 7r | 1a | 1s | 4b
Svi: 16p | 5r | 2a | 1b
Brice: 15p | 2r | 2a
Isaiah: 8p | 11a | 1s | 1b#TakeNote presented by @LVT_USA pic.twitter.com/BZaypcRlyV— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 18, 2025
Jordan Clarkson, Taylor Hendricks, Johnny Juzang, and Micah Potter will also miss Monday’s contest.
The Jazz enter the game tied with the 10-32 Toronto Raptors for the second-fewest wins in the NBA.
Only the 6-35 Washington Wizards have won fewer games this season.
After facing New Orleans, the Jazz will make stops in Oklahoma City and Memphis to close their road swing.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (back)
OUT – John Collins (hip)
OUT – Collin Sexton (rest)
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (plantar fasciitis)
OUT – Johnny Juzang (hand)
OUT – Taylor Hendricks (leg)
OUT – Micah Potter (G League)
New Orleans Pelicans
OUT – Zion Williamson (illness)
OUT – Brandon Ingram (ankle)
OUT – Herb Jones (shoulder)
OUT – Yves Missi (illness)
How To Watch, Stream Jazz At Pelicans
The Jazz will travel to face the Pelicans on Monday at 6 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops, on Instagram @BensHoops, or on BlueSky.
