On Wednesday, it was another long injury report for the Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler all missed the contest in the nation's capital. Even Keyonte George joined the seemingly ever-growing list — though the reason (illness) was likely more legitimate.
Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo had broken free on the perimeter and drove right into the heart of the paint. Collins was there to meet him, causing DiVincenzo to lose the ball on a layup attempt and secure Utah's 117-116 win over the Timberwolves Friday at the Delta Center.
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Against the Wizards, not only did Juzang have a good offensive night, but Kyle Filipowski also scored 20-plus points while Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier, Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk all scored in double figures.
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Collins (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The questionable tag is an upgrade for Collins, who will have a chance Friday to end a three-game absence with back soreness.
As a result of the lack of availability, expect an increased workload for the youth movement in the Jazz rotation, most notably Utah's three-man group of rookies in Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski, who are all listed as available.
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Utah is looking to break its nine-game road losing streak with a victory against Washington. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.
Walker Kessler had a go-ahead dunk with 9.7 seconds left to help the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-116, snapping a six-game losing streak in the series.
Collins is coming off a 26-point performance during the Jazz's 130-107 loss to the Thunder on Friday, but he appears to have come out of contest worse for wear with a sore lower back. Micah Potter, Brice Sensabaugh and KJ Martin would be candidates to enter Utah's starting lineup if Collins is unable to play Saturday.
The victories just aren’t that important right now for the Utah Jazz. Getting their younger players game experience in the priority, and plenty of young guys saw the floor Sunday in a 128-121 loss to New Orleans Sunday night at the Delta Center.