Lauri Markkanen is currently dealing with low back spasms and will not be taking the court for the Utah Jazz. This injury was reported ahead of their upcoming game, leaving the Jazz without one of their key players.
What It Means
Lauri Markkanen has been a significant contributor for the Jazz this season, averaging 20.1 points per game, which ranks him second on the team. He also leads the team in three-point makes with an average of 3.1 per game. In games where Markkanen has played, the Jazz have averaged 110.6 points per game compared to 112.5 points when he has not played. The team’s record stands at 6-25 when he plays and improves slightly to 3-3 in his absence.
