Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz (Image via Getty) The Utah Jazz visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 12, 2026, with the two teams moving in very different directions. Utah is in the middle of a rebuild and comes in on a four-game road losing streak. Injuries have limited their rotation and made an already difficult stretch even harder.Cleveland, meanwhile, is steady and deep. They are strong at home and still have their main players available. With Utah struggling to stay healthy, this game sets up as a tough night for the visitors unless something unexpected happens.
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury situation heading into the game (January 12, 2026)
Utah Jazz’s frontcourt issues continue. Walker Kessler is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Georges Niang remains sidelined with a foot problem. Jusuf Nurkic is listed as probable while dealing with a toe issue. Ace Bailey is questionable because of hip soreness. Lauri Markkanen is resting as part of workload management.Cleveland Cavaliers have injuries of its own, though they are less damaging. Dean Wade is out with a knee injury. Larry Nance Jr. is sidelined due to a calf issue. Max Strus is also out with a foot injury. Even so, Cleveland’s core rotation remains intact.
How to watch the Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers game (January 12, 2026)
The game will be played Monday, January 12, at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Viewers can watch through NBA League Pass, ESPN regional coverage, NBA TV, or FuboTV. Radio coverage is available on WTAM 1100 for Cavaliers broadcasts and SiriusXM NBA Radio for a national feed.
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Team form and numbers
Utah Jazz enters the game with an 11-29 record and a 3-16 mark on the road. They rank near the bottom of the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Keyonte George has been their most consistent scorer at 22.3 points per game while also averaging 6.3 assists. Markkanen adds 19.1 points and 5.7 rebounds when available. Rebounding has been a major problem, especially without healthy big men, including a recent game where Utah was outrebounded 65-31.Cleveland Cavaliers are tracking close to a 30-10 record. Donovan Mitchell leads the team with 26.0 points per game, while Darius Garland averages 17.1 points and 6.3 assists. Cleveland’s balance on both ends of the floor has kept them among the league’s best. Team Record Off. Efficiency Rank Def. Efficiency Rank Key StrengthTeamRecord Jazz 11-29 Bottom 5 Bottom 5 Perimeter scoring Cavaliers ~30-10* Top 5 Top 3 Wing defense, rebounding
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game outlook
Cleveland opens as a 13.5-point favorite with a projected total of 250.5. Utah’s lack of size puts pressure on players like Kyle Filipowski to handle a difficult matchup inside. If Ace Bailey does not play, Utah’s perimeter defense could struggle, especially against Mitchell in transition.For Utah to stay close, they will need an efficient shooting night and fewer mistakes. Otherwise, this game is set up for Cleveland to control from early on.