Before the Philadelphia 76ers host the Utah Jazz this weekend, their Sunday night opponent paid a visit to the Toronto Raptors. The game between two rebuilding squads was set to have a big impact on the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Walker Kessler's remarkable performance with 18 points, 25 rebounds, and eight blocks set franchise records — but it wasn't enough to beat the Raptors.
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The injury report doesn’t stop there. Elijah Harkless, Taylor Hendricks, and Oscar Tshiebwe have also been ruled out, while Jaden Springer is questionable. With so many players unavailable, Utah will be heavily reliant on its depth and younger players to carry the load against Toronto.
The Utah Jazz couldn't squeeze out a victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, falling short 109-118 for their fourth-straight loss. However, it wasn't without an awe-inspiring and even historic performance from third-year center Walker Kessler.
With an oversized and archaic boombox thrown over an undersized shoulder, the blasting melody of Roundball Rock accompanies Will Hardy and the Utah Jazz in what will almost certainly be another fascinating matchup with NBA Draft Lottery implications.