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Utah is 1-6, with a 1-4 home record and a 0-2 road record. Its only victory came against New Orleans, 120-119. The latest game was a 97-119 loss at San Antonio, where Lauri Markkanen scored 22 points. Utah allowed the Spurs to pull away after halftime and was outscored in the paint and in transition.
The frontcourt is without Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic. Jackson has a torn right MCL, with a reassessment planned six weeks after the team update. Nurkic remains out with a plantar plate tear in his right foot. Mo Bamba is questionable with an ankle sprain. Markkanen has returned from his wrist injury, and Jaxson Hayes started alongside him in San Antonio.
Will Hardy's backcourt has centered on Keyonte George and rookie Darryn Peterson. Isaiah Collier did not enter the latest game until the final quarter, after Utah moved to decline his contract option. The club has extended George's rookie contract and moved to retain Ace Bailey through his team option. George scored 31 points in the overtime loss to San Antonio at home.
Tonight brings a visit to New Orleans. Peterson's late foul shots helped settle the earlier meeting, while Jackson supplied 24 points and 10 rebounds. Jackson is unavailable for this rematch. Utah's latest losses have included shooting trouble and turnovers, including 20 turnovers against Portland.
Season at time of writing
Utah is 1-6, with a 1-4 home record and a 0-2 road record. Its only victory was 120-119 against New Orleans. Turnovers and uneven shooting have hurt the offense; against Portland, Utah committed 20 turnovers and shot 37.1%.
The news
Frontcourt changes and injuries
Jaxson Hayes signed in the offseason, while Walker Kessler went to Los Angeles in a July sign-and-trade. Hayes started alongside Lauri Markkanen in San Antonio, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic sidelined. Mo Bamba is questionable with a right ankle sprain.
Collier falls behind in guard rotation
Utah moved to decline Isaiah Collier’s option for 2027-28. Will Hardy’s backcourt centered on Keyonte George and Darryn Peterson in San Antonio, while Collier entered only in the final quarter and played 12 minutes.
George and Bailey get contract backing
Utah signed Keyonte George to a rookie-scale extension on September 18. The club also moved to exercise Ace Bailey’s next team option.
Markkanen returns from wrist injury
Lauri Markkanen returned against Portland after missing games with a wrist sprain. He then recorded 22 points and eight rebounds in San Antonio.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 5 Jazz and 3 Pelicans on the report.
Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr.Right MCL tear; six-week reassessment announced October 27, with no confirmed return date.Out
Jusuf NurkicRight second-toe plantar plate tear; four-week reassessment announced October 8; no return date reported.Out
Mo BambaRight ankle sprain; questionable tonight, with no return date reported.Questionable
Trey AlexanderG League assignment under a two-way contract; return timing not given.Out
Harrison IngramG League assignment under a two-way contract; return timing not given.Out
Pelicans
Yves MissiLeft knee contusion/bone bruise; no return date stated.Out
Malik DiaG League two-way listing; no injury cited.Doubtful
Jaron Pierre Jr.G League two-way listing; no injury cited.Doubtful
Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →
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What is the Jazz's record this season?
The Utah Jazz are 1-6: 1-4 at home and 0-2 on the road.
When do the Jazz play next?
The Jazz visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Jazz injury report?
The Jazz list Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Mo Bamba (Questionable), Trey Alexander (Out), Harrison Ingram (Out).
What matters for the Jazz against the Pelicans?
Utah visits the 3-4 Pelicans at 7:00 PM CT after winning the earlier meeting 120-119. The latest located official report, dated November 3, lists Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic out and Mo Bamba questionable. New Orleans lists Yves Missi out, with Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole probable.
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