Jazz-Heat Injury Report: Multiple Starters Out

The Utah Jazz host the the Miami Heat on Thursday night.

Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) sits on the floor against the Miami Heat during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images / Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz will look to get back on track when they face the Miami Heat at the Delta Center on Thursday night. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest. 

The Jazz continue to be without two of their starters. Keynote George (heel), John Collins (hip), and Brice Sensabaugh (illness) are out. Jordan Clarkson also won't play, as it was announced that he’ll be on the shelf for at least two weeks due to a foot injury. 

Jazz Injury Report:

*OUT - Brice Sensabaugh (illness) https://t.co/07uV2hGIjl

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As for the Heat, Josh Richardson (heel) and Kevin Love (personal) are doubtful, and Jimmy Butler is out due to his seven-game suspension.

The Jazz have been playing much better as of late. Utah has won two of their last three games. The one loss was a half-court buzzer-beater to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. The rebuilding Jazz has progressed despite being hit by the injury bug recently. 

Utah has struggled on its home court this season. The Jazz are 2-13 at the Delta Center and 7-13 on the road. With a 9-25 record, the Jazz would have the fifth-best lottery odds if the season were to end today.

The Heat have lost three out of their last four games, including a 36-point defeat to Utah at home. Without Butler’s presence, Miami will need more from Tyler Hero, Bam Adebayo, and Terry Rozier.

The oddsmakers have Miami favored in this one. Utah is entering the contest as a 5.5-point underdog. The tip-off is at 7:00 MT. 

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