Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz is dealing with low back issues and is uncertain to play in the upcoming game on February 7, 2025, against the Phoenix Suns. He has been managing this injury since February 4, 2025, and was ruled out for the game on February 5, 2025, against the Golden State Warriors.
Lauri Markkanen has played in 37 games this season, averaging 19.3 points per game. He ranks 63rd in the league for points per game and 9th among power forwards. His shooting percentage is 42.4%, with a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.2%.
In games he has played, the Jazz average 110.6 points per game. In contrast, the team averages 114.6 points per game in the games he has not played. The Jazz have a record of 7-30 in games with Markkanen and 5-7 in games without him.
This season, Markkanen has recorded 6.2 rebounds per game, placing him 77th in the league and 22nd among power forwards. He also averages 1.7 assists per game, ranking 221st in the league and 37th in his position.
