Sexton and Fonteccio lead short-handed Jazz to 122-114 win over Trail Blazers
Collin Sexton scored 27 points, Simone Fonteccio had 24 and the Utah Jazz beat the struggling Portland Trail Blazers 122-114DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
JAZZ at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 14, 2023
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Talen Horton-Tucker - Draws start against Portland Horton-Tucker will start Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jazz's radio announcer David Locke reports.
Impact Keyonte George is out with a foot injury, and he'll miss at least one more game Saturday against the Kings. Horton-Tucker has a nice opportunity in the short term to see plenty of usage as one of Utah's primary ball-handlers.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Kessler - Moves to starting lineup Kessler is in the starting lineup to face the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Jazz's radio announcer David Locke reports.
Impact Kessler will make just his second start since Nov. 6, a span that included a seven-game absence and a new-found role off the bench. The big man is averaging 8.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game when deployed as a starter this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Samanic - Remains sidelined Thursday Samanic (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Samanic will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to an illness. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Saturday against the Kings.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
John Collins - Still out Thursday Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collins continues to deal with a non-COVID illness and will miss a third consecutive game in the second half of a back-to-back set Thursday. Taylor Hendricks and Simone Fontecchio are candidates to see increased minutes against Portland, while Collins' next chance to return will be Saturday against Sacramento.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Officially ruled out Markkanen (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen played in Wednesday's contest but will sit out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday, as expected. Simone Fontecchio, Taylor Hendricks and Ochai Agbaji are all candidates to receive increased minutes in his absence. Markkanen should be good to return to for Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Lauri Markkanen - Expects to sit out Thursday Markkanen said after Wednesday's 117-113 win over the Knicks that he doesn't expect to play Thursday in Portland while he receives maintenance for his left hamstring, Eric Walden o...
Impact Markkanen had missed eight consecutive games due to a left hamstring strain before he returned to action in Wednesday's 117-113 win over the Knicks, finishing the night with 23 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT) and eight rebounds. Though Markkanen didn't experience any reported setbacks in his return, the Jazz look set to exercise caution with the 2022 All-Star by holding him out Thursday. Assuming Markkanen ends up sitting, Simone Fontecchio, Taylor Hendricks and Ochai Agbaji could all be in store for elevated playing time at either forward spot.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly Olynyk - Logs diverse line in win Olynyk finished with nine points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 win over the Knicks.
Impact Olynyk started at the five for a second consecutive game and had another productive evening The veteran center got the starting nod despite Walker Kessler's exit from the injury report, and in the short term Olynyk also seems to be the preferred option over Omer Yurtseven, who only saw five minutes of court time. Olynyk's increase could be temporary as the team will ease Kessler back into action, but his encouraging line provides the Jazz with added insurance in the interior.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Sexton - Clutch in starting tole Sexton chipped in 26 points (10-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and seven assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 victory over New York.
Impact Sexton started for Jordan Clarkson (hamstring), but the game script changed drastically when Keyonte George (foot) went down with an injury. George's injury appears to be serious enough that he won't travel with the team for two upcoming road games, so the veteran guard will become a valuable streaming option for at least a week. Although players like Talen Horton-Tucker will benefit from the absence, Sexton is uniquely positioned to have the biggest impact.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Inflicts swift damage in return Markkanen chipped in 23 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT) and eight rebounds in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 victory over the Knicks.
Impact A minute restriction was the only thing slowing Markkanen in his return to action. He showed no ill effects from his hamstring injury and made shots all over the court while also supplying a solid game off the glass. The Jazz will take no chances with its marquee player, so fantasy managers may need to be on the lookout for Markkanen's status in back-to-back games for the next week or so. Otherwise, it appears that his production will return to pre-injury levels shortly.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keyonte George - Sitting out two-game road trip George (foot) won't travel with the Jazz for their upcoming two-game road trip, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact George exited Wednesday's tilt and didn't return after sustaining a left foot injury. Following the contest he underwent X-rays, however, the team is withholding from revealing the results until George is given an MRI on Thursday. While more information regarding the severity of George's injury should be available Thursday, his first chance to play following the road trip will come Monday against the Nets. In the meantime, Collin Sexton, Kris Dunn and Talen Horton-Tucker are candidates to see more work.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Collin Sexton scores season-high 26 points, Jazz beat Knicks 117-113
Collin Sexton scored a season-high 26 points, Lauri Markannen punctuated his return to the court with 23 points and the Utah Jazz beat the New York Knicks 117-113 on Wednesday nigh...DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keyonte George - Exits with foot injury George (left foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Impact George sustained a non-contact injury Wednesday and attempted to play through the issue for a possession before limping off the court and into the locker room. He'll finish the contest scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with no counting stats. While the severity of the injury is unclear, fantasy managers should have a backup plan in case George can't go Thursday at Portland.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Sexton - Starting sans Clarkson Sexton is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Impact Sexton will replace Jordan Clarkson (hamstring) in the starting five Wednesday. Sexton will make his first start of the season and could remain in that role with Clarkson out for at least two weeks.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Set to play Wednesday Markkanen (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Impact Markkanen has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday after missing the previous eight games with a left hamstring strain. However, the star forward will be on a 20-25 minutes restriction against the Knicks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Kessler - Cleared to face Knicks Kessler (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Kessler will return from a one-game absence due to right foot soreness after initially being labeled questionable for Wednesday's tilt. He'll likely return to the starting lineup, a role in which he's averaged 8.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks over 24.8 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Samanic - Won't play Wednesday Samanic has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to an illness, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Samanic played a season-high 17 minutes during Monday's loss to the Thunder, but he'll be unavailable for the first half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. His absence shouldn't significantly impact Utah's rotation.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brice Sensabaugh - Rejoins parent club Sensabaugh was recalled from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.
Impact Sensabaugh has made just one appearance for the parent club, as he was held scoreless with two rebounds in two minutes during Utah's regular-season opener against the Kings on Oct. 25. While he'll be available off the bench Wednesday, he's unlikely to see much playing time.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Micah Potter - Called up by Utah Potter was recalled from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.
Impact The Jazz will be shorthanded in the frontcourt Wednesday with John Collins (illness) sidelined, so Potter will provide additional depth off the bench. Potter averaged 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per game over seven appearances with the Jazz last year but has yet to make his season debut for the parent club this year.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Kessler - Upgraded to probable Kessler (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Kessler has been upgraded from questionable to probable and will likely return from a one-game absence due to right foot soreness. He started a Dec. 8 loss to the Clippers, totaling eight points, 12 rebounds, five blocks and two steals, but he had come off the bench in his previous six appearances, averaging 9.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks during that stretch.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Upgraded to probable Markkanen (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Impact This is excellent news for a Utah team that has been without their franchise player for the past eight games. Markkanen is likely to have restrictions in his first game back, but the specifics are not yet known. With John Collins (illness) out and Jordan Clarkson (thigh) expected to miss a couple weeks, Markkanen's usage is likely to be through the roof.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
