Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Tuesday night's matchup against the Utah Jazz, while Lauri Markkanen remains questionable due to right wrist sprains. According to an NBA injury report released Tuesday morning, both stars are managing injuries ahead of the scheduled 9 p.m. ET tipoff.
The Heat (4-6) enter the contest following a 114-108 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. In that game, Antetokounmpo recorded 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks while shooting 14-for-23 from the field. Klay Thompson also contributed 23 points and seven 3-pointers to help secure the win.
Through 10 games, the two-time MVP is averaging 27.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists with a 56.6% field goal percentage. While his probable designation suggests he is expected to play, his availability has not been officially confirmed.
The Utah Jazz (1-9) enter the game on an eight-game losing streak. Markkanen has missed games due to his right wrist injury, including Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Through eight appearances, the Finnish forward is averaging 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists with a 38.9% field goal percentage and 39.7% from 3-point range.
In the recent loss to Minnesota, rookie Darryn Peterson scored a career-high 26 points.
Additional injuries for the Jazz include Keyonte George (right ankle sprain), Jaren Jackson Jr. (right MCL tear), and Jusuf Nurkic (right second plantar plate tear). Trey Alexander, Kobe Bufkin, and Harrison Ingram have been ruled out due to G League two-way assignments.
Both teams will continue monitoring the injured stars ahead of Tuesday's matchup, with final availability expected to become clearer closer to tipoff.
