The Utah Jazz came into this game with the obvious objective of losing. The injury report was an incredibly conspicuous listing of the Jazz’s most impactful players.
The @utahjazz injury report for one of the biggest games of the year.
OUT - Jordan Clarkson (plantar fasciitis)
OUT - John Collins (low back)
OUT - Taylor Hendricks (right fibula)
OUT - Walker Kessler (rest)
OUT - Lauri Markkanen (low back)
OUT - Collin Sexton (left ankle)— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 2, 2025With Utah’s veterans missing, it was a clear chance to give the Pelicans, who played their best players, an easy win.