The Utah Jazz are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup.
Utah enters Monday’s game with a 10-17 record after losing at home in overtime to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3)© Rob Gray-Imagn Images
In Saturday’s loss to the Magic, Keyonte George led the way for the Jazz as he recorded 27 points, four rebounds and nine assists while Svi Mykhailiuk added 23 points and three rebounds of his own.
Now Utah will try to bounce back on Monday as they face off against the Nuggets in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Denver enters Monday’s contest with a 20-7 record after losing at home to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15)Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Jamal Murray recorded 16 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Lauri Markkanen, Kevin Love Play?
For the Jazz, they have four players listed on their injury report, including star forward Lauri Markkanen.
Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz, Dallas MavericksChris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Utah has listed Markkanen as questionable due to right groin injury management and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive game.
If Markkanen is sidelined once again on Monday, Kyle Filipowski will likely draw another start in his place while Taylor Hendricks could also have an increased role.
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Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love (42)Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Jazz have ruled out Kevin Love due to rest as they will elect to sit him on the first night of a back-to-back.
Walker Kessler and Georges Niang have also been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Nuggets Injury Report, Will Peyton Watson Play?
On the other side, the Nuggets have three players listed on their injury report, including Peyton Watson.
Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Denver has listed Watson as questionable due to a right trunk contusion and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.
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If Watson is sidelined once again on Monday, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. could continue to both have larger roles.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32)Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The Nuggets have ruled out Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun as they both continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Jazz and Nuggets from Denver at 9:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.