The Utah Jazz will commence their three-game home series against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
The Utah Jazz will start their first game against the Golden State Warriors this week, just a few days before the All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City on Monday night. This will mark their initial meeting this season, following the postponement of their previous match due to the unfortunate passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojević.
The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams’ aspirations in the Play-In tournament. The Jazz currently hold the 11th spot in the Western Conference with a record of 26-27, while the Warriors are one spot ahead at 10th with a 25-25 record. As the regular season progresses into its second half, matchups like these tend to carry increased significance.
Both teams have provided updates on their injury reports ahead of Monday’s game, with several players listed:
The Jazz may have to play without their recent acquisition from the trade deadline, Otto Porter Jr., who is dealing with left foot soreness. Brice Sensabaugh’s status remains uncertain as he recovers from a hip injury. Notably, the departure of Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji could result in increased opportunities for rookie Taylor Hendricks.
Meanwhile, the Warriors’ Chris Paul has been engaged in individual workouts since his hand injury but is unlikely to play in this game. Additionally, head coach Steve Kerr will be absent as he travels to Serbia to attend Milojević’s funeral service.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 PM MT in the Delta Center, as the Jazz aim to start their home stretch with a crucial win to reach the .500 mark.
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