Just 24 hours removed from a loss against the Phoenix Suns, the Utah Jazz were back in action at Delta Center as they hosted the Brooklyn Nets. Both teams were severely undermanned as a result of injuries, but the result was an ultra-competitive game that saw 23 lead changes and went to overtime.
The Utah Jazz are looking to rebound from three-straight losses during Sunday's battle vs. the Brooklyn Nets, a team they've faced once this year, and will be headed into their second and final meeting for the 2024-25 campaign.
De'Anthony Melton (knee), Trendon Watford (hamstring), Maxwell Lewis (left knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Cam Johns
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The Thunder could be without several key players. Jalen Williams (hip strain) is questionable. Chet Holmgren (hip fracture) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (calf strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is out.
The Phoenix Suns (21-21) play at the Brooklyn Nets (14-30) on Wednesday, airing in the Valley on Arizona's Family (Ch. 3) at 5:30 p.m. This is the final of the Suns' five-game road trip, and second of their home and away series against the Nets. Brooklyn won the first matchup in Phoenix, 127-117, on Nov. 27.
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The Phoenix Suns wrapped up their road trip on Wednesday night and Devin Booker addressed recent trade rumors after the game.
Before the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Utah Jazz at the Paycom Center, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed Cason Wallace's growth as a playmaker for his team. Wallace finished with nine points and three assists in Sunday's 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. He also displayed his playmaking abilities with the second unit.
The Miami Heat have reportedly suspended Jimmy Butler again after he missed a team flight. According to ESPN's Shams Charania on X: "The Miami Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games,