The Utah Jazz are set to face off against the league-best Cleveland Cavaliers at Delta Center Sunday afternoon in a highly anticipated matchup. The Jazz, still reeling from their recent loss to Boston, will have to withstand another beating at the hands of the top-ranked team in the league.
Cleveland’s strong season has been led by its key player, Donovan Mitchell, who has proven himself as a star performer since joining the team. The Cavs’ rotation is stacked with elite talent, leaving the Jazz to face an uphill battle.
The Utah Jazz are desperate for a win to boost their playoff standing and secure a spot in the draft lottery. With only one game separating them from the Washington Wizards, they must dig deep to find any glimmer of hope.
In contrast, the Cavaliers will take great pleasure in playing villain to bolster their playoff chances while dropping the Jazz further into the standings.
Utah Jazz Injury Report:
* KJ Martin – Gametime decision
* Jaden Springer – Gamtime decision
* Elijah Harkless – Out
* Lauri Markkanen – Out
* John Collins – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report:
* Emoni Bates – Out
* Jaylon Tyson – Gametime decision
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/utah-jazz-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-174958030.html