Sengün Dominance vs Jazz Interior

Utah’s interior defense is completely compromised for tonight's matchup as primary rim protectors Walker Kessler (shoulder), Jusuf Nurkic (nose), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) have all been ruled out, leaving the Jazz to rely on the inexperienced Kyle Filipowski. With the Rockets missing Fred VanVleet (ACL) and Alperen Sengün averaging 20.4 PPG this season, his high usage as a focal point alongside Kevin Durant should easily exploit a Jazz defense that is currently ranked among the league’s bottom three. Sengün is primed for a high-floor performance against a squad that recently surrendered 76 points in a single half and has lost consecutive games by double digits.