The Utah Jazz enter a Wednesday night matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans while facing a five-game losing streak. According to a November 4 report, the team's big man rotation remains a significant concern heading into the game in the Big Easy.
The Jazz's injury report as of November 4 lists several players as out, including Trey Alexander, Harrison Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkic. Jackson Jr. is recovering from an MCL tear sustained at the end of October, an injury expected to sideline him until at least December. Nurkic continues to recover from a second plantar plate tear in his right foot suffered during the preseason, a situation that has depleted the Jazz's center rotation more than initially expected.
Mo Bamba is also listed as questionable for Wednesday night due to a right ankle sprain. While the injury is considered minor and should not result in a long absence, his status remains uncertain. If Bamba is unable to play, the Jazz's big man rotation will rely on Jaxson Hayes, Tony Bradley, and Kyle Filipowski.
The New Orleans Pelicans also deal with injuries, though their report shows more optimism. Jordan Poole and Trey Murphy are both listed as probable with ankle and patellar injuries, respectively. Yves Missi is ruled out due to a bone bruise in his left knee.
The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday night at 6 p.m. MT at the Smoothie King Center. A win for the Jazz would mark their second victory of the season and help the team climb from the bottom of the Western Conference.
The Jazz and Pelicans are scheduled to tip off at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.
