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Chasing top seed, Nuggets visit slumping JazzThe reigning champion Denver Nuggets enter the season’s final week in pursuit of the Western Conference’s No.1 seed, beginning a stretch of...
Walker Kessler - Ruled out for TuesdayKessler (nose) won't play Tuesday against the Nuggets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ImpactKessler will miss his third straight contest since suffering a broken nose. Omer Yurtseven should be in line for another start at center with John Collins (back) also out.
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John Collins - Unavailable TuesdayCollins (back) will not play Tuesday versus Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ImpactCollins is joined by Walker Kessler (nose) and Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) as the cast of multi-game absences in Utah's frontcourt. Omer Yurtseven will likely continue operating in the starting lineup, while Darius Bazley has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back contests.
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Kris Dunn - Out again TuesdayDunn (foot) will not play Tuesday versus Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ImpactDunn will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest due to left foot inflammation. Keyonte George logged 34 minutes in Sunday's loss to Golden State, while Johnny Juzang has been locked into a 30-plus minute role for back-to-back contests.
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Jordan Clarkson - Won't play TuesdayClarkson (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ImpactClarkson's odds of a return during the 2023-24 campaign dwindle by the day, with Utah having three games on the schedule following Tuesday's contest. Kris Dunn (foot) will also be unavailable for Utah's backcourt rotation Tuesday.
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Gary Payton II - Probable vs. LALPayton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
ImpactPayton will likely continue to play through a left ankle impingement. He's appeared in 15 straight games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 15.6 minutes during that stretch.
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Dario Saric - Remains sidelinedSaric (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
ImpactSaric hasn't played since March 20 and hasn't seen double-digit minutes since March 3. His continued absence shouldn't impact the rotation, as Trayce Jackson-Davis has cemented himself as the top center on Golden State's roster over the last two months.
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