Pelicans face the Jazz, aim for 8th straight win
New Orleans will try to continue its seven-game win streak with a victory over UtahDECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UTAH JAZZ 10-30 · 15TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Jarred Vanderbilt - Back in starting lineup Saturday Vanderbilt racked up six points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Vanderbilt moved back into the starting lineup Saturday, chalking up a well-balanced yet low-volume performance. Despite being a regular member of the starting lineup, Vanderbilt has been a little disappointing thus far this season. While he is inside the top 100, his value is predominantly tied to rebounds, steals and field-goal percentage. He probably should be rostered in most formats but is clearly not for everyone.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DOWN to the WIRE ⚡️ | UTAH JAZZ
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Talen Horton-Tucker - Turns things around Saturday Horton-Tucker produced 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 34 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Horton-Tucker bucked the recent trend, delivering a well-rounded performance in the loss. Prior to Saturday, he had scored a grand total of 11 points across his last four games, including a zero-point performance only 24 hours prior. The Jazz were without the bulk of their backcourt, affording Horton-Tucker a nice opportunity. However, this is unlikely to stick, meaning there is no real reason to prioritize him outside of very deep formats.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Explodes for season-high 27 points Alexander-Walker closed Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Nuggets with 27 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 40 minutes.
Impact Alexander-Walker put down easily his best game of the season, dropping a team-high 27 points. Before managers go running to the waiver wire, we need to account for the fact the Jazz were without three primary guards. Alexander-Walker can be considered a very short-term pickup, although his role could disappear as soon as Tuesday against the Pelicans.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic scores 31 in triple-double, Nuggets top depleted Jazz
Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds in his 80th career triple-double, and the Denver Nuggets held off the depleted Utah Jazz 115-110DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets - Full Game Highlights | December 10, 2022 | 2022-23 NBA Season
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
JAZZ at NUGGETS | NBA FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 10, 2022
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Nikola Jokic Triple-Double 31 PTS 14 AST 12 REB Full Highlights vs Jazz 🔥
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Talen Horton-Tucker - Moves to starting lineup Horton-Tucker is in the starting five for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Horton-Tucker will move into the starting lineup with Jordan Clarkson (hip) out. Saturday will mark his first start of the season.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jarred Vanderbilt - Returns to starting five Vanderbilt is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Vanderbilt will replace Walker Kessler in the starting five Saturday. He will return to his usual starting spot after coming off the bench in the previous two games.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Kessler - Returns to bench Kessler isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Jarred Vanderbilt will replace Kessler in the starting lineup Saturday. Kessler will move back to the bench after starting in the previous two games.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Fontecchio - Out Saturday Fontecchio (ankle) is out Saturday at Denver, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact The rookie will miss a second straight game with a sprained left ankle. In addition, Utah is down Mike Conley (rest), Jordan Clarkson (hip), Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Collin Sexton (hamstring).
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Clarkson - Out Saturday Clarkson will miss Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to a right hip contusion, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Clarkson will join Collin Sexton (hamstring), Mike Conley (rest) and Lauri Markkanen (illness) on the sideline Saturday, leaving ample opportunity for the likes of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Beasley. Clarkson's next chance to play will come on Tuesday against the Pelicans.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Remains out Markkanen (illness) will sit out Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen will miss a third consecutive contest due to a non-COVID illness which should allow for Malik Beasley and Walker Kessler to remain in the starting lineup. Markkanen's next chance to play will come Tuesday against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'His impact here is everlasting': Inside Rudy Gobert's dramatic return to Utah Rudy Gobert, who spent nine years with the Utah Jazz organization, made his first appearance in Vivint Arena as an opposing player Friday ni...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM
Mike Conley - Getting rest day Saturday Conley will take a rest day Saturday versus the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact Conley returned from a nine-game absence Friday following a lower-body injury, posting 17 points, six assists and a rebound over 25 minutes off the bench in a 118-108 loss to the Timberwolves. It's not surprising the veteran point guard will get a night off in the second game of a back-to-back set, but he should be back on the floor Tuesday versus the Pelicans. Jordan Clarkson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are the primary candidates to see time on the ball Saturday, as Collin Sexton (hamstring) is joining Conley on the sideline.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jarred Vanderbilt - Posts double-double off bench Vanderbilt supplied 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 118-108 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Vanderbilt came off the bench and had a quiet first half with five points on 2-of-5 shooting to go along with three rebounds. After not scoring in the third quarter, he went 2-of-2 from the field with five points in the final period while also grabbing four of his team-high 10 boards. The Jazz forward recorded a double-double for just the fourth time this season and now has two steals in three of his last five games.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Clarkson - Third straight 20-point game Clarkson amassed 21 points (8-20 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 118-108 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Clarkson struggled from the field early, missing all three field-goal attempts in the first quarter before entering the break with eight points on 3-of-9 shooting. Much of his production came in the third quarter, where he went 4-of-7 from the field for nine points. However, he still failed to connect on any of his three-point attempts, finishing the game 0-of-7 from behind the arc. Clarkson has reached the 20-point mark in three straight contests but is now shooting just 16 percent from three to start this month.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Beasley - Team-high 23 points in loss Beasley chipped in 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 118-108 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Beasley hit his first three shots of the game, two of which came from beyond the arc, for eight first-quarter points to lead the Jazz. He added 12 points in the second half on 5-of-9 shooting, four rebounds and two steals as Utah fell to the Timberwolves at home. His 23 points led the team; it was just his fourth time reaching the 20-point mark this season.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Utah plays Denver on 3-game road skid
Utah aims to break its three-game road slide with a victory against DenverDECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wolves game recap: D'Angelo Russell scores 20 of his 30 points in the 4th quarter vs. Utah Jazz The Wolves shot over 70 % in the final stanza
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Clarkson & Beasley score 20+ each 📈 | UTAH JAZZ
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
D'Angelo Russell powers Timberwolves past Jazz, 118-108
D’Angelo Russell scored 20 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 13 rebounds in his return to Utah and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Jazz 118-...DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Starting Friday Alexander-Walker will start Friday against the Timberwolves, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact With Collin Sexton (hamstring) out, Alexander-Walker will draw the start at point guard in place of Mike Conley, who is active but will be limited off the bench in his return from a lower-leg injury. Alexander-Walker has yet to start a game this season but has averaged 10.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals across the three games in which he has played more than 20 minutes. He should garner significant streaming interest for the duration of Sexton's absence.
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