What happened: Jackson is sidelined with a right knee MCL tear, while Jusuf Nurkic is out due to a right foot plantar plate tear. Alexander, Bufkin, and Ingram were each designated out while on two-way assignments in the G League.

Why it matters: Utah enters the stretch following a 112-90 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The simultaneous absences leave the rotation without two primary interior anchors.

What to watch: Utah continues regular-season play with adjusted frontcourt rotations across the upcoming schedule.