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Preview: Injury Plagued Utah Jazz Clash With the Spurs

It could be a very different looking Utah Jazz team when they step out onto the court on Wednesday night to face the surging San Antonio Spurs, especially in the front court. After a physical game on Monday night against…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:38 AM
Preview: Injury Plagued Utah Jazz Clash With the Spurs
Key Things to Know
  • The injury-depleted Utah Jazz face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. is out for at least six weeks due to a torn right knee MCL.
  • Lauri Markkanen and Jaxson Hayes are game-time decisions, while Jusuf Nurkic remains sidelined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Utah Jazz face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night while dealing with significant frontcourt injuries. Jaren Jackson Jr. is sidelined for at least six weeks with a torn MCL, while Jusuf Nurkic remains out with a foot injury. Both Lauri Markkanen and Jaxson Hayes are considered game-time decisions, leaving Mo Bamba to take on a prominent role against Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio enters the contest on the second night of a back-to-back following a 130-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The matchup will also feature a showdown between recent number two overall draft picks Dylan Harper and Darryn Peterson.

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