Utah Jazz at Charlotte Hornets Game Preview

No Big Al, and Biyombo is gone too? Time to take it inside. - Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsThe Utah Jazz start off their third extended Eastern Conference road trip before the All-Star game this afternoon with an MLK Day match-up against the struggling Charlotte Hornets. Both teams have had injuries. They've both been missing a starter for the entire season -- Dante and MKG. Both teams are missing an impressive bigman in D-Favs and Big Al. And lots of guys on both squads are playing a little dinged up as well. But these teams look like they are heading in different directions. The bugs are 1-9 in their last 10 games, while the Jazz are 5-5. Utah is getting healthier and Charlotte is still in rehab mode. Furthermore, the Jazz are getting impressive outings from new players, while the Hornets are only surviving on the efforts of vets Walker, Batum, Mar-V-P, and Lin. This is going to be an interesting game between two young teams. Though I can't help but think like the Jazz are playing a little better right now.

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