Enes Kanter, the back-up big man for Utah, has been diagnosed with a minor flu and will not play tonight against Golden State. The Jazz are hopeful that he can return Tuesday night on the 9th against Oklahoma City.
The Jazz are in a competitive race with the Lakers and Mavs for the 8th seed in the West, and are even catching up to the Rockets for the 7th seed. Kanter has been great all season and has been one of the top options while on the floor for the Jazz. It'd be a heavy blow if he can't return against OKC on Tuesday, as the Jazz will need all the help they can get.
For Golden State,
Klay Thompson will be sitting out tonight's game due to a sore foot, as he's still recovering from a sprain from 2 weeks ago.
Kent Bazemore is also out due to a broken toe.
| Matchup Preview *|* April 7, 2013 |
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Utah Jazz
(40-37, 10-28 Away) | | Golden State Warriors
(44-32, 26-11 Home) |
| Stats Comparison | | 98.2 | Points Per Game | 101.1 | | .453 | Field Goal % | .456 | | .769 | Free Throw % | .793 | | .362 | 3-Point % | .399 | | 42.7 | Rebounds | 45.0 | | 6.2 | Blocks | 5.2 | | 8.2 | Steals | 6.8 | | 14.4 | Turnovers | 14.7 |
| Projected Starters | | Mo Williams | Point Guard | Stephen Curry | | Alec Burks | Shooting Guard | Jarrett Jack | | Gordon Hayward | Small Forward | Harrison Barnes | | Paul Millsap | Power Forward | David Lee | | Al Jefferson | Center | Andrew Bogut |
| Injury Report | Enes Kanter - Flu
1-2 weeks | | Klay Thompson - Sore Foot
1-2 weeks |
| | Kent Bazemore - Broken Toe
4-6 weeks |
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Breaking News: Utah Jazz sign Center Hamady N'Diaye to a 10 day contract.
It has been announced that former Rutgers product Hamady N'Diaye has signed a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz. This is more than likely to allow Enes Kanter to rest for tonight's game and potentially Tuesday's game against OKC.
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N'Diaye will be on the active roster tonight against Golden State.