The Utah Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Walker Kessler due to injury, while Elijah Harkless and John Tonje remain sidelined in the G League. Jusuf Nurkic is listed as questionable with a right rib contusion.
The New York Knicks could be without OG Anunoby, who is dealing with a left hamstring strain, and G League players Pacome Dadiet, Tosan Evbuomwan, Trey Jemison III, and Kevin McCullar Jr. Landry Shamet is out with a right shoulder sprain.
Utah is riding a two-game winning streak after victories over Houston (133-125) and Brooklyn (123-110). The Jazz are 8-13 on the season, relying heavily on Lauri Markkanen, who averages 28.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, and Keyonte George, contributing 23.1 points and 7 assists.
The Knicks enter Friday’s matchup with a 14-7 record and a one-game winning streak following a 119-104 win over Charlotte. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.6 points and 6.4 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns adds 22.7 points and 12 rebounds per game. Mikal Bridges contributes 17 points per game and provides defensive versatility.
This game marks the first meeting of the 2025-26 season between these teams. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden.
