Shorthanded Jazz Host Cavs
The Utah Jazz play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Delta Center on Tuesday evening.

The Jazz (29-46) have dropped nine in a row and look to end the slide as they return home with a chance to add to their, 20-18, home record. Unfortunately, they remain shorthanded, as Jordan Clarkson (back), John Collins (back) and Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) will be sidelined. On the bright side, Collin Sexton continues to play well, averaging 18.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 0.8 steals per game. Keyonte George averages 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists, while Walker Kessler averages 8.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. The Jazz average 116.2 points per game, but they give up an average of 120.6 points per game, which is second most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Cavs (45-30) have dropped two of their last three games and hope to get back on track as they face the second game of a five-game road trip with the opportunity to improve on their, 21-16, road record. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 12.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.5 steals over two games since returning from a six-game absence. Mitchell is averaging 26.8 points per game on the season and will have to continue to work his way back into top form. Darius Garland averages 18.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 steals, while Jarrett Allen is averaging 16.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. The Cavs average 112.6 points per game, and they hold opponents to an average of 109.7 points per game, which is sixth fewest in the league. Isaac Okoro (toe) and Dean Wade (knee) will be sidelined.
Posted on: 4/1/2024 7:48 PM