Jazz Look To Avoid Franchise-Worst Home Start Against Mavericks
Nov 14, 2024, 1:22 PM | Updated: 5:04 pm
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz will look to avoid losing their sixth straight home game when they host the Dallas Mavericks.
This season, the Jazz are 0-5 when playing on their home floor, tying the 1974 New Orleans Jazz for the worst start in franchise history.
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Jazz Without Kessler Against Mavericks
At 2-8, the Jazz own the worst record in the Western Conference and are tied with the Washington Wizards for the third-worst record in the NBA.
Only the 2-10 Toronto Raptors and 2-9 Philadelphia 76ers have more losses than the Jazz through the first three weeks of the season.
The Jazz will look to snap their home losing streak against Dallas, but will be shorthanded in the process.
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Center Walker Kessler has been ruled out for the second straight game due to hip bursitis.
Kessler’s nine starts are tied with Keyonte George for the most on the roster, and he leads the team in rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage.
The Jazz fell to the Mavericks 110-102 in their third game of the season.
Jazz Injuries
OUT – Walker Kessler (hip bursitis)
OUT – Taylor Hendricks (broken fibula)
Mavericks Injuries
PROBABLE – Luka Doncic (knee bruise)
QUESTIONABLE – Kyrie Irving (shoulder strain)
DOUBTFUL – PJ Washington (knee sprain)
OUT – Dante Exum (wrist surgery)
How To Watch, Stream Jazz Vs. Mavericks
The Jazz will host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday at 7 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 or on Instagram @BensHoops.
