The Utah Jazz visit the Houston Rockets on Monday night, with both teams coming into this contest coming off losses. The Rockets suffered a loss to the New York Knicks and had an incredible fourth quarter comeback, while the Jazz lost 123–114 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
And well, the Jazz have several injury concerns to worry about, with both Lauri Markkanen and Keyontae George on the injury list. While Markkanen is listed as probable due to illness, George is questionable due to a right ankle sprain, according to the official injury report.
Of course, the same is true for the Rockets, who are also missing several names for this game.
Lauri Markkanen, Keyontae George's injury status vs. Rockets
Markkanen is listed as probable and Utah's leading scorer is expected to suit up against Houston. Markkanen last played for the Jazz in a win over the Sacramento Kings and they have lost both of their games during his absence.
Markkanen is currently averaging 26.7 points and seven rebounds per game and his presence becomes even more important against a Rockets defense that ranks fourth in points allowed (109.4 per game).
Utah entered the matchup 18-39 after a 123-114 loss to Memphis, admitting 24 turnovers. As for George, his questionable status means the Jazz have even more issues to deal with. George is averaging 23.8 points and 6.5 assists per game and it would be a big miss if he sits out. Regardless, the Rockets also have several absentees, including Steven Adams and Tristan Newton.
jazz injury report
Lauri Markkanen: probable (illness)
Keyonte George: Questionable (sprained right ankle)
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Out (recovering from left knee injury)
Walker Kessler: Out (recovering from left shoulder injury)
Jusuf Nurkic: Out (nose injury management)
rocket injury report
Steven Adams: Out (left ankle surgery)
Tristan Newton: Out (G League Two-Way)
Ja'Sean Tate: Out (right knee sprain)
Fred VanVleet: Out (right knee ACL repair)
