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Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - January 10th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22

The Jazz have ruled out Rudy Gobert for the game against the Pistons.
The Jazz have ruled out Rudy Gobert for the game against the Pistons.

The Utah Jazz will look to end their five-game road trip with a win against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday.

The Jazz have lost their last two games in a row. The Indiana Pacers handed them a 125-113 loss in their previous outing. Donovan Mitchell recorded 36 points and nine assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic scored 21 points against the Pacers. Utah struggled on defense with reigning DPOY Rudy Gobert sidelined due to covid protocols. Coach Quin Snyder also had to deal with the absence of Joe Ingles.

Meanwhile, the Pistons are coming off a 97-92 win over the Orlando Magic. Five players scored in double-digits. Hamidou Diallo continued his fine run with a team-high 17-point efforts, while Saddiq Bey and Trey Lyles added 16 points apiece. Detroit shot 43.7% from the field and restricted their opponents to 33.7% shooting, putting in an efficient display on defense.


Utah Jazz Injury Report

The Jazz have listed five players on their injury report. Rudy Gobert, Rudy Gay, Joe Ingles and Elijah Hughes are all in the league's health and safety protocols, while Malik Fitts has a wrist injury.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason 

Rudy Gobert

Out

Covid protocols

Rudy Gay

Out

Covid protocols

Joe Ingles

Out

Covid protocols

Elijah Hughes

Out

Covid protocols

Malik Fitts

Out 

Wrist injury

Detroit Pistons Injury Report

The Pistons will be without five players as well. The list includes Jerami Grant, Kelly Olynyk, Frank Jackson, Rodney McGruder and Isaiah Livers.

Player Name 

Status 

Reason 

Jerami Grant

Out

Thumb sprain

Frank Jackson

Out

Covid protocols

Isaiah Livers

Out

Foot soreness

Rodney McGruder

Out

Not with the team

Kelly Olynyk

Out 

Knee sprain


Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons: Predicted Lineups

Utah Jazz

The Jazz are likely to deploy the same lineup they did in their previous game. Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley will likely start as the two guards, while Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O'Neale and Hassan Whiteside will complete the rest of the lineup.

Jordan Clarkson, Danuel House and Norvel Pelle will likely play the most minutes off the bench.


Detroit Pistons

The Pistons are likely to use the same lineup as their previous game as well. Cade Cunningham and Killian Hayes started as the two guards in that match, while Hamidou Diallo, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart played in the three frontcourt spots.

Trey Lyles, Corey Joseph and Josh Jackson will likely play the most minutes among the reserves.

Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons: Predicted Starting 5s


Utah Jazz

Point Guard - Mike Conley; Shooting Guard - Donovan Mitchell; Small Forward - Bojan Bogdanovic; Power Forward - Royce O'Neale; Center - Hassan Whiteside.


Detroit Pistons

Point Guard - Killian Hayes; Shooting Guard - Cade Cunningham; Small Forward - Hamidou Diallo; Power Forward - Saddiq Bey; Center - Isaiah Stewart.

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