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Jazz Face Lakers Without Star Markkanen Due to Injury

12/19/2025

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Lauri Markkanen, ruled out with a right groin injury, will miss the Utah Jazz's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
He averages 27.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
This marks only the second game he has missed this season.
The Jazz are on a three-game winning streak and face a tough matchup without their leading scorer, after Markkanen scored 31 points against the Lakers.

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Lauri Markkanen, ruled out with a right groin injury, will miss the Utah Jazz's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
He averages 27.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
This marks only the second game he has missed this season.
The Jazz are on a three-game winning streak and face a tough matchup without their leading scorer, after Markkanen scored 31 points against the Lakers.