Lauri Markkanen Out for Utah Jazz Against Philadelphia 76ers Due to Back Injury

Lauri Markkanen is managing lower back soreness and will miss the upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks his 22nd game inactive this season, as he has already missed several games due to similar back issues.

This season, Markkanen has played 43 games, averaging 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. His absence could affect the performance of other players in the starting lineup, such as Collin Sexton and John Collins, as they take on more responsibilities during the game.