Utah Jazz’s star player Lauri Markkanen, who has a back problem, is uncertain about playing in Chicago.
Missed the last two NBA basketball games due to a back problem Lauri Markkanen27, participated in his team’s morning practice session, but the Utah Jazz are reporting that he is doubtful for Tuesday morning’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
At the beginning of his NBA career, Markkanen played four seasons in 2017–21 for the Chicago Bulls.
The 213-centimeter Finn has bagged baskets in the four games he has played with an average of 18 points and grabbed 7.3 rebounds per game. As a result of the opponents’ tighter defense, Lauri’s shooting percentage in game situations has dropped to 38.5.
The Utah Jazz are the only team that does not yet have a winning record in the NBA.
The Jazz have lost their last five NBA games by a total of 110 points, which is the worst five-game streak in club history. The previous “bad record” was from the 1979–80 season.
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