Overview
- The official NBA injury report lists Lauri Markkanen as questionable due to an illness for Wednesday’s game at the United Center.
- Utah enters at 14-25 after a 123-112 win in Cleveland where Markkanen had 28 points and 12 rebounds following a 55-point loss to Charlotte.
- Jusuf Nurkic returned from a toe injury against the Cavaliers with 11 points and 17 rebounds, bolstering Utah’s interior presence.
- Chicago has dealt with backcourt issues, with top scorer Josh Giddey sidelined indefinitely by a hamstring injury and Coby White expected back after sitting out Tuesday for calf management.
- Utah can sweep the season series after a 150-147 double-overtime win on Nov. 16, when Markkanen scored 47 and Keyonte George hit the deciding 3-pointer.