The Utah Jazz hit the road on Friday to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest.  Lauri Markkanen (b
Kessler (rest) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. Kessler received rest in Friday's loss to the Pelicans, but he'll be available for Monday's matchup.
In Utah’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, starting center Walker Kessler missed his second game this week due to ‘rest.’ Having a breakthrough season, John Collins has missed seven consecutive games with a hip injury.
The New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.
Walker Kessler doesn't have much help around him in New Orleans tonight, so look for the Utah Jazz big to grab a good chunk of the available rebounds tonight, per our NBA betting picks.
The Utah Jazz are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a regular season ... citing various reasons. Walker Kessler, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Micah Potter, Lauri Markkanen and Johnny ...
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz on Friday night at the Smoothie King Center. Friday's matchup pits the two worst teams in the Western Conference aga
Walker Kessler, John Collins, Micah Potter, Lauri Markkanen, Johnny Juzang and Jordan Clarkson have all been ruled out for the Jazz tomorrow against the New Orleans Pelicans — Tony Jones ...
However, New Orleans found a rhythm early, led by CJ McCollum, who knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter alone. Utah has been vulnerable defensively on the perimeter this season, allowing opponents to take 40.7 percent of their overall shot attempts from deep, tied for the third-highest frequency in the league.
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans comes into a matchup against Utah as winners of three straight games. The Pelicans have gone 5-19 against Western Conference teams. New Orleans is 4-20 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Jazz are 3-23 in conference play. Utah has a 5-16 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
Kessler supplied 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 loss to Oklahoma City.