Wed Jan 29 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Out Against Warriors Due to Back Injury**
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to low back injury management, the team announced. The absence comes on the second night of a back-to-back, with the Jazz opting to rest Markkanen and several other key players to prioritize their health.
Markkanen played 36 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, contributing 19 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Joining Markkanen on the sidelines will be John Collins (illness) and Walker Kessler (shoulder). The absences create significant opportunities for frontcourt players such as Drew Eubanks, Kyle Filipowski, Micah Potter, and Oscar Tshiebwe to see extended playing time. The Jazz will look to these players to fill the void left by their injured and rested starters.
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