The two teams come into tonight’s match-up with two different battles, striking an unexpected coincidence. Jalen Brunson & Co. finally seemed to have found their footing with a 4-game winning streak amidst a shaky start to their season. On the other hand, the Jazz team, which is yet to settle in, is on a 4-game losing streak. Only one team wants to build on that streak, though! Amid this equation, let’s find out the injury reports of both sides.

Looking into the Jazz, they came into the season without making any notable off-season moves despite pursuits from many teams. They rested their trust heavily on Lauri Markannen and Walker Kessler. Even though the duo plays regularly, it doesn’t seem to help them convert it into wins. On the other hand, Will Hardy certainly wasn’t impressed with the team’s competitive spirit.

Coach Hardy went viral for his brutal dig at his players after the loss against the Lakers. He said, “In the 2nd half, it seemed like everybody in the gym knew that Dalton Knecht was going to shoot the next shot, with the exception of a few people… The problem was that those few people were on our team.”

Amid this embarrassing situation, the team has a disappointing injury report with Jordan Clarkson (Questionable, foot), Walker Kessler (Out, hip injury), and Kyle Filipowski (out, ankle). Going with a short-handed lineup, they may struggle to break their streak.

On the other hand, the Knicks‘ injury report is unchanged, as the two bigs Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa continue to stay out, while the trusted reserve Miles McBride still hasn’t returned to action. And the remaining Knicks unit can extend the streak!

Jalen Brunson & Co. vs Jazz: Starting lineup and depth chart

So far, Coach Thibs’ strategies have gone according to the plan. Despite having a strong starting line-up, the Knicks could be one of the weakest rosters in the season. It’s because of a lack of depth. Unlike teams like the Warriors and Lakers, which operate with at least 8-10 players in rotation, NY has a real issue. The team is walking on thin ice. If anyone suffers an injury, they will fall like a deck of cards.

However, on a positive note, Mitchell Robinson, the starting center, has been cleared to start his basketball activities. So, the team can finally enjoy some depth in the days to come.

New York Knicks Depth Chart

Utah Jazz Depth Chart

In the last two games, the Utah Jazz have come so close to victory but couldn’t uphold it till the end. Tonight, they have a chance to prove the odds wrong. So, will the Jazz shock the Knicks with a surprise win? Let us know in the comments.