UTAH JAZZ
Jazz Close Six-Game Road Trip In Miami
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz will wrap up their season-long six-game road trip Monday night against the Miami Heat.
The Jazz opened the trip with three consecutive losses but rebounded with back-to-back wins over the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets.
The Heat meanwhile are looking for positive momentum to prepare for the playoffs after a disappointing season so far.
Jazz Without Clarkson Against Heat
The Jazz will again be without Jordan Clarkson who is missing his fourth straight game due to a sprained finger on his left hand.
The high-scoring guard will miss his sixth game in his last seven outings due to hand injuries.
UPDATED @utahJazz Injury Report against the @MiamiHEAT.
*OUT – Jordan Clarkson (left hand – fourth finger sprain)
OUT – Micah Potter (G League – Two-Way)
OUT – Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain)#TakeNote | @kslsports
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 13, 2023
Clarkson also missed two games due to a thumb injury on his right hand before suffering his latest finger sprain.
The Jazz currently sit in the ninth seed in the West but are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and New Orleans Pelicans with a 33-35 record.
With a loss to Miami, the Jazz would fall to the 12th seed in the West.
Heat Need Strong Finish
The Heat will look to bounce back from Saturday night’s overtime loss to the Magic when they host the Jazz.
Miami got 38 points from superstar Jimmy Butler but were outscored by the Magic 18-6 in the extra period.
The Heat had won three out of four heading into Saturday’s loss and will look to regain that momentum before a road-heavy close to their season.
After facing the Jazz, Miami will play seven of its final 12 games away from home.
Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat Broadcast
The Utah Jazz and Miami heat will tip off at 5:30 pm MT. The game will be televised on AT&T SportsNet and can be heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. It can also be streamed on DirecTV Stream and FuboTV.
Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
