The Utah Jazz experienced a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, marking their third consecutive defeat of the season. With a chance to tie or take the lead in the game’s closing moments, a fall by Keyonte George, following contact with Marcus Smart, derailed the Jazz’s final play.
Following their tough loss, the Jazz quickly traveled to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors, who are also grappling with a three-game losing streak. The Warriors recently fell to the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and Portland Trail Blazers, bringing their season record to 9-9. Currently, they find themselves struggling to keep pace with other top contenders in the Western Conference and face challenges in regaining their former championship form.
In terms of player availability, the injury reports reveal several absences for both teams. For the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler (shoulder), Georges Niang (foot), and Kevin Love (rest) will not be participating. Other players, including John Tonje, Taylor Hendricks, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Elijah Harkless, have been assigned to the G League. On the Warriors’ side, they will be missing Draymond Green (right foot), Jonathan Kuminga (right knee), Al Horford (right sciatic nerve), and De’Anthony Melton (left ACL).
Fans can catch the upcoming game at the Chase Center in San Francisco, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. MT. It will be broadcasted on KJZZ and SEG+, with radio coverage available on 97.5 FM and 1280 AM.
As both teams look to break their respective losing streaks, this matchup presents an opportunity for redemption and a shift in momentum in an increasingly competitive season.