US EditionFilipowski and Utah take on the Raptors in non-conference play
The Jazz face multiple key injuries while hosting the Raptors, who lead with 28.8 assists per game and hold a 39-31 record, after a 107-100 win in their last meeting.
- The Utah Jazz host the Toronto Raptors on Monday at 9 p.m. EDT in Salt Lake City for their second seasonal matchup in non-conference play.
- Utah is seeking revenge after suffering a 107-100 road loss to Toronto on Feb. 1, though the Jazz have lost five of their last six games and been eliminated from playoff contention.
- Rookie Ace Bailey has averaged 19.4 points over his last nine games while shooting 45.7% from the field, scoring a career-high 33 points against Milwaukee before posting 25 points and five blocks in a Saturday loss to Philadelphia.
- The Jazz will be without six players including Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler for the season, while Toronto's Collin Murray-Boyles remains day-to-day after missing 11 games with a thumb injury.
- Utah ranks second in the NBA with 29.4 assists per game and averages 113.9 points, while Toronto averages 112.7 points with balanced contributions from RJ Barrett averaging 22 points over 10 games and Scottie Barnes at 18.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey, an 'incredible athlete,' focuses on defense ahead of game vs. Raptors
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Filipowski and Utah take on the Raptors in non-conference play
Utah hosts Toronto in non-conference play. Monday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Raptors won the last matchup 107-100.
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