Will Donovan Mitchell Play Tonight? Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets: Injury Update, Lineup and Game Prediction

Utah Jazz had ended the first half of the season with two successive losses at the hands of the Pelicans and the 76ers. But despite that, the Jazz have a league-best record of 27 wins and 9 losses going into the second half of the season.

Houston Rockets ended the first half of the season with a 14g-ame losing streak. With such a disappointing form, the Rockets have a record of 11 wins and 24 losses and are the 14th seed in the Western Conference.

The Jazz face off against the Rockets tonight at 10:00 PM EST. Let’s look at the injury updates and predictions for the same.

Utah Jazz injury updates and predicted lineup

Utah Jazz ended the first half of the season with a disappointing loss to the 76ers, who defeated them 131-123. Despite their loss, the Jazz still have the best record in the NBA and are the first seed in the Western Conference.

The Jazz have some minor injury issues. Rookie forward Elijah Hughes and center Udoka Azubuike are out against the Rockets with ankle injuries.

The Jazz will have a rather healthy side available against the Rockets. Given the form the Rockets are in, the Jazz should expect an easy win.

Probable Lineup

Mike Conley (G)

Donovan Mitchell (G)

Bojan Bogdanovic (F)

Royce O’Neale (F)

Rudy Gobert (C)

Houston Rockets injury updates and lineup prediction

The Houston Rockets suffered their 14th loss in a row as the Sacramento Kings defeated them 125-105. Given the numerous changes their roster has seen, there disappointing form is understandable.

The team has some major injury concerns for the upcoming clash. Guard John Wall is out with a knee injury. Backup guards Dante Exum Chris Clemons is also out. Young center, Christian Wood is out as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Eric Gordon, Danuel House, Rodions Kurucs and David Nwaba are also out for the upcoming game against the Jazz.

With such a depleted squad, the Rockets might find it difficult to challenge the in-form Jazz.

Possible Lineup

Kevin Porter Jr. (G)

Victor Oladipo (G)

Jae’Sean Tate (F)

Sterling Brown (F)

Justin Patton (C)

Predictions

The Houston Rockets have multiple injuries and given how the Utah Jazz have a fully healthy squad available, the Jazz surely are the heavy favorites against the Rockets in the next game.