Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Walker Kessler had 11 points and 17 rebounds,

Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Markkanen will miss a second consecutive game for the Jazz while dealing with back soreness.

Downgraded to out Monday

Iffy for Monday

Good to go Saturday

Iffy for Saturday

The Utah Jazz will be missing out on the help of Lauri Markkanen against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to the team's injury report, Markkanen will be inactive during Monday's game vs. the Trail Blazers due to back spasms.

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Oklahoma City Thunder, Markkanen echoed the importance of the games that lie ahead on the schedule. "Keep building those good habits," Markkanen said. "We're trying to get as many wins as we can... Just creating that chemistry,

Lauri Markkanen is in doubt to suit up for the Utah Jazz as they prepare to host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.

The Utah Jazz could have a significant absence on the opposite end of their Minnesota Timberwolves battle on Friday night. During the Timberwolves' Thursday matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards picked up his 16th technical foul of the season,