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Jazz's Nightmare Season: Key Players Out, 1-12 Record
15 Nov
Summary
- Utah Jazz struggle with a 1-12 record in the 2026-27 season.
- Key players Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. are out with injuries.
- The San Antonio Spurs are on an 11-game winning streak.
The 2026-27 NBA season has proven to be a significant challenge for the Utah Jazz, who currently stand at a mere 1-12 through thirteen games. Their woes have been exacerbated by extended absences for two of their top players, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., due to injuries.
As of Sunday, November 15th, both Jackson and Markkanen are sidelined for the Jazz's matchup against the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama, arrive with an impressive 11-game winning streak and are aiming for another NBA Finals appearance after a strong 2025-26 campaign.
Oddsmakers heavily favor the Spurs in this Western Conference clash, with the Jazz set to rely on young guards Keyonte George and Darryn Peterson. San Antonio boasts a perfect 6-0 record on the road and has already secured two victories against Utah this season, winning by an average of 14 points.
Despite San Antonio's dominance, they have covered the 15.5-point spread in only one of their two meetings. However, with Utah's frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jackson, Jusuf Nurkic, and Jaxson Hayes, the Spurs' formidable presence at the rim, particularly Wembanyama, is expected to be a deciding factor. The Jazz's struggles extend to their overall performance, ranking 28th in net rating compared to San Antonio's first-place standing.
