SALT LAKE CITY – Mike Conley and Royce O’Neale helped the Utah Jazz set the net on fire during the opening minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Jazz hosted the Bucks at Vivint Arena on Monday, March 14.

During the first segment of the opening quarter, Utah shot 70.0 percent overall and 57.1 percent from downtown.

the pass 👀
the swish air 💨#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/gsA7ZHeVsW

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 15, 2022

After the first timeout with 6:34 to go in the quarter, the Jazz owned a 22-16 lead.

Mike Conley led Utah with eight points on 3-4 shooting, including 2-3 from beyond the arc.

feeling that shot early 🏔🎤#TakeNote | @MCONLEY11 pic.twitter.com/LJqp28H2cr

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 15, 2022

Royce O’Neale added six points on a pair of three-pointers. Danuel House Jr. also buried a triple.

Conley and Donovan Mitchell combined to dish out five assists.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz

Though the Jazz want to consider themselves championship contenders, they may not roll out a championship-worthy roster when they host Milwaukee.

Rudy Gobert was listed as questionable against the Bucks after missing Saturday’s win with an injured big toe on his left foot.

Bojan Bogdanovic meanwhile wasn’t listed on the team’s injury report Sunday but didn’t go through shootaround Monday morning due to a left calf strain. Bogdanovic played Saturday night after missing Friday’s game in San Antonio with a leg bruise.

Bucks Bringing Back Key Piece

While the Jazz were unsure of who would be available against Milwaukee, the Bucks are expected to welcome back a key piece of their championship roster in Brook Lopez.

The @utahjazz could be shorthanded against Milwaukee tonight, while the @Bucks are welcoming two major pieces back to the lineup. #TakeNote https://t.co/AeMxhXu2m2

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 14, 2022

Lopez hasn’t played since opening night, underwent back surgery in early December, and has been rehabilitating the injury over the last three months.

Without Lopez, the Bucks defense has fallen outside of the top 10 in the NBA this season for the first time under coach Mike Budenholzer.

Former Jazzman George Hill is also expected to return to the Bucks lineup after missing the last 16 games with neck soreness.

Despite the injuries, the Bucks own the second-best record in the East behind the Miami Heat.

Utah’s game against Milwaukee is broadcast on ESPN, AT&T SportsNet, and The Zone Sports Network.

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