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Utah Jazz centerWalker Kessler (nose, concussion) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Kessler is currently in the NBA's concussion protocols, meaning he could miss a significant amount of time. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks across 58 appearances this season. With Kessler out of action, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh will likely be called upon to take on most of the Jazz front-court minutes this evening.

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (illness) will not suit up on Friday against the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. Lauri Markkanen (knee) and John Collins (ankle) have been ruled out for at least a week, so that means the vacant minutes should move down to Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh. Both can be solid streamers in a pinch, especially Filipowski, who has started in each of the last six games and averaged 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 threes per game.

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (pelvis) won't play on Monday against the Hornets. The Jazz have plenty of names listed on Monday's edition of the injury report, with Lauri Markkanen (knee), Jordan Clarkson (foot), Walker Kessler (rest), Cody Williams (illness), and John Collins (ankle) all ruled out. As a result, Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier should lead the way on the scoring end, with an uptick in production expected from Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, and Svi Mykhailiuk.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. This is another boost for Kyle Filipowski, who has already had a larger role in the rotation due to the absences of John Collins (ankle) and Lauri Markkanen (conditioning). Filipowski put together a full line in Thursday's defeat to the Houston Rockets, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two steals. With Kessler out, we may also see more of Brice Sensabaugh and Kenyon Martin Jr. in Friday's game.

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz forwardLauri Markkanen(conditioning)is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old will miss his sixth consecutive contest for conditioning purposes. Kyle Filipowski,Cody Williams, andBrice Sensabaughwill continue to have extra fantasy value with Markkanen sidelined this evening. Markkanen's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Charlotte Hornets.