The Utah Jazz and the Golden State Warriors are set to face off on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis returned from illness on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, a contest in which OKC emerged victorious with a 104–97 victory. Is Porzingis playing tonight vs Jazz?
The Warriors are proceeding with caution when it comes to the Porzingis situation. He has appeared in only two games with Golden State since being acquired in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks earlier this season.
Everything we know about Porzingis' injury status for tonight's game.
Kristaps Porzingis' injury status vs. Jazz
According to the NBA injury report, Porzingis has been ruled out of Monday night's game. Monday's game represents the first game of a back-to-back. Porzingis is expected to be available on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Golden State's primary hope is to have Porzingis available for the postseason. The Warriors' playoff outlook is uncertain at this time, as they currently hold a play-in spot. Regardless of where they finish in the standings, the team will proceed with caution when it comes to Porzingis' situation.
As far as the question of whether Kristaps Porzingis is playing tonight, the answer is no.
warriors injury report
The Warriors have seven players listed on the injury report.
- Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation): probable
- Will Richard (sprained right ankle): doubtful
- Kristaps Porzingis (general illness management): out
- Jimmy Butler III (right ACL surgery): out
- Stephen Curry (right patellofemoral pain syndrome): out
- Al Horford (left toe injury management): out
- Moses Moody (right wrist sprain): Out
jazz injury report
The Jazz have five players listed on the injury report.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (recovering from left knee injury): Out
- Walker Kessler (recovering from left shoulder injury): out
- Lauri Markkanen (right hip injury): out
- Jusuf Nurkic (recovering from nose injury): Out
- Vince Williams Jr. (left knee injury management): Out
