Is Keyonte George playing tonight? Jazz vs. Pelicans injury report

The Utah Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at the Delta Center in the second game of a back-to-back. The Pelicans last time out won 129-118 Sadiq Bey scored a monster 42 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

The Pelicans have found some momentum recently and are currently on a three-game winning streak. Regardless, the Jazz have it again Keionte George on official list of injuriesas it is treated as suspicious with a sprained right ankle.

George last played for Utah in a loss to the Orlando Magic and is on the injured list alongside a host of players, including Lauri Markkanen, who is out with a right hip
impingement. Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic and Vince Williams Jr. are also out with various injuries.

For the Pelicans, Yves Massey is listed as questionable, while Trey Murphy III, Dejonte Murray, Trey Alexander and Hunter Dickinson are officially ruled out.

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Keyonte George’s injury status against the Pelicans

George will again be a game-time decision, but his questionable status suggests he could play a role. Given their recent form and their 18-41 record, they need their guard to be ready as soon as possible.

This should be another high-tempo matchup, similar to Thursday night when the Pelicans saw off the Jazz in Salt Lake City. While both teams are currently languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference, New Orleans (18-42) will be hoping for another win.

The Pelicans have won four of their last six contests and if George is unable to play, Utah will again have to rely on the poor second unit that has kept them afloat. The Jazz bench scored 61 points on Thursday, highlighted by 23 points from Ace Bailey and 20 from Brice Sensabo.

However, Utah’s biggest obstacle remains their porous defense. The Jazz are currently giving up 125.9 points per game and will have to be better than they have been in recent weeks to have a chance.

Jazz injury report

Keyonte George: Questionable (sprained right ankle)

Jaren Jackson Jr.: Out (recovery from left knee injury)

Walker Kessler: Out (left shoulder injury recovery)

Lauri Markanen: Dropped (kick to right hip)

Jusuf Nurkić: Out (recovery from nose injury)

Vince Williams Jr.: Out (left knee injury management)

Pelicans injury report

Yves Missy: Questionable (left calf strain)

Trey Alexander: Out (G League – 2-way)

Hunter Dickinson: Out (G League – Two-Way)

Trey Murphy III: Out (right shoulder injury)

Dejounte Murray: Out (return to reconditioning contest)