Utah Jazz Injury Update
The Utah Jazz will be without Keyonte George as they prepare to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, following a sprained left ankle he sustained in the closing moments of their recent defeat to the Brooklyn Nets. This injury, which has officially sidelined George for the upcoming game, will mark only the third absence for the young guard during the current season.
Keyonte George’s Performance
In his third professional season, Keyonte George is enjoying a breakout performance, averaging impressive stats of 24.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 4 rebounds per outing. His contributions prominently place him as the team’s second-leading scorer and playmaker, just behind Lauri Markkanen, and he is experiencing career highs in shooting efficiency with a 45.9% rate from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc.
Upcoming Challenges
The Jazz, who are currently in the midst of a challenging five-game road trip, will be eager to end their current losing streak, which has reached five games. Notably, this trip also includes matchups against the Pacers, Hawks, Magic, and Heat.
Injury Report
In addition to George, veteran forward Kevin Love finds himself on the injury report with an illness and is listed as probable for the clash, while Jusuf Nurkić is also dealing with an illness.
Game Details
Fans can catch the action between the Jazz and Raptors, scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. With George’s absence, the Jazz will face an uphill battle as they aim to reclaim their momentum on this tough stretch of games.
