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Jazz Star Markkanen Leaves With Hand Injury
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen exits game early with apparent hand injury against Grizzlies.
In brief
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen exits game early with apparent hand injury against Grizzlies. Lauri Markkanen left Utah Jazz game early with hand injury, questionable to return. Originally reported by Utah Jazz On SI.
Markkanen Leaves Early
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen exited game early with apparent hand injury against Memphis Grizzlies.
Injury Details
Markkanen suffered wrist injury after getting tangled with Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer.
Injury Status
Markkanen is questionable to return to game tonight with right wrist injury.
Jazz Roster Shortfall
Jazz missing center Jusuf Nurkic since preseason with foot injury and Jaxson Hayes with shoulder injury.
Markkanen's Impact
Markkanen averaged 19.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in first three games.
Frontcourt Depth
Jazz need frontcourt depth to step up without Markkanen's scoring and size.
Kyle Filipowski
Kyle Filipowski returning from back surgery may see increased minutes without Markkanen.
Keyonte George
Keyonte George averaging over 21 points with 57.1% field goal percentage.
What Happens Next
Markkanen's return status will determine Jazz frontcourt depth strategy for game.
At a glance
Lauri Markkanen left Utah Jazz game early with hand injury, questionable to return.
