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Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz was visibly upset in the third quarter. Collin is a passionate player and the circumstances currently surrounding the Jazz franchise is obviously not in Collin Sexton's best interest. It all came out tonight and was display for everyone to see. It's hard to not feel bad for Collin because the Jazz are trying to lose game at the moment and that isn't good for Collin Sexton.

This game was rather disjointed from the Jazz standpoint. Lauri Markkanen started the game but then didn't play at all in the second half. Utah Jazz coach Hardy was clearing trying to throw the game in the second half. The race for better NBA lottery odds is the most important aspect of this NBA season for the Jazz franchise.

Toronto Raptors ended up having a decent roster on the court. RJ Barrett played, Scottie Barnes played, Immanuel Quickley played. They had enough of their primary roster to close out the second half with a win.

Utah Jazz play a full roster of players tonight after being fined $100K by the NBA for sitting Lauri Markkanen. With a full roster of players, the Jazz are fully capable of playing competitive basketball. Jazz have sat players this season for the purpose of losing games and increasing the odds of success in the upcoming NBA lottery. Tonight displayed how the team can compete when everyone plays. Even in a difficult road environment such as Memphis. Collin Sexton and John Collins led the way with 22 points a piece and this game was up in the air until the final buzzer. Game could have gone either way.

Ja Morant talked trash to Collin Sexton in the second half for something that Collin had little to no control over. Total clown show by Morant. He's the most athletic guy in the NBA and should have the maturity at this point to not act like an idiot. But nevertheless, this is who Morant has proven himself to be.

Ja Morant and Luke Kennard led the Memphis Grizzlies with 28 points and 30 points respectively. This was one of Luke Kennard's best games as an NBA player.

Memphis ultimately wins the game 122 to the Utah Jazz's 115.

Utah Jazz dug a deep, deep hole against the world champion Boston Celtics in Boston, but the Young Jazz team stuck with it and climbed all the way back to tie the game in the closing minutes. Big nights from Collin Sexton, Brice Sensabaugh, and John Collins. Sexton tied his career high with 13 assists while Brice Sensabaugh shot the Jazz back into the game in the second half and finished the game with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. John Collins lead the Jazz in scoring with 28 points and 10 rebounds.

The Boston Celtics get the win even without Jason Tatum playing as well as others also sitting this one out. High scorer for the Celtics was Sam Hauser with 33 points. Jaylen Brown also had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Celtics.

Final Score, Boston Celtics 114 and Utah Jazz 108.

Former Duke big and Utah Jazz rookie, Kyle Filipowski, led the way against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia tonight. Kyle started the game and went 8 -16 from the field overall and 4 - 9 on threes in the game. He also made 5 - 7 free throws, grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, and notched 3 steals in the loss.

This game was once again a game where the Jazz focused on development of its youth. The starting line was Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin, Kyle Filipowski, Johnny Juzang and Isaiah Collier. All of the veteran players, including Walker Kessler, sat this one out in street clothes on the bench.

Sixers also played their youth with the established veteran players sitting out the game. Neither team was going all in on getting a win. Both of these teams are headed for the lottery at this point in the season.

Walker Kessler had a stats night to remember. Kessler recorded 25 rebounds, 8 blocks and 18 points. Jazz remain focused on youth development at this point in the rebuild, and Walker Kessler is a big part of that push towards player development. The third year player had one of his best nights in both rebounds and blocks.

Toronto Raptors ultimately earned the win in front of its home fans in Toronto. Toronto also played short handed and sat many starters.

Utah Jazz youth played well in Washington against the Wizards. Starting lineup for the Utah Jazz consisted of KJ Martin, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, Johnny Juzang and Isaiah Collier. It was all young players playing big minutes. All the veteran players, Lauri, John Collins and Jordan Clarkson sat this one out. Walker Kessler and Keyonte George also didn't dress for the game.

This young group of developing players for the Jazz kept the score tight throughout the game but fell just short in the end. It was a great experience for the young guys playing a game on the road against another young group in the Washington Wizards.

Jazz youth played big minutes and coach Will Hardy experimented with the lineups and player roles. As a result, Jazz committed 27 turnovers against only 19 assists for the game. It was a struggle all night and the Detroit Pistons held a comfortable lead throughout the game.

Utah Jazz sits entire starting lineup other than rookie point guard Isaiah Collier. New Orleans Pelicans announcers criticize the move and claim it isn't fair to fans. Is this criticism justified?

Zion Williamson, Kelly Olynyk, and CJ McCollum dominate this game and send New Orleans Pelicans away with a win. Olynyk remains a popular former Jazz player and he played a great game tonight for the Pelicans. Led the Pels in both scoring and rebounds. Zion also had a huge night in both scoring and assists leading the Pelicans with 9 assists.

For the Jazz, Keyonte George led the way with 28 points on 9-21 from the field, Keyonte also tallied 6 assists and 3 rebounds. Rookie point guard Isaiah Collier had another strong assist game with 8 assists and 11 points. Brice Sensabaugh remains in a great rhythm going 9-18 from the field with 2 rounds and 4 assists. Brice was the second leading scorer for the Jazz with 21 total points.

John Collins absolutely lights it up again with another very efficient shooting night. For the night, the Utah Jazz power forward scored 29 points, secured 12 rebounds, recorded 1 assist and 1 block. Collins shot 12 - 18 from the field and 3 - 6 on threes. He did this while only playing 27 minutes. Amazing game as the Jazz get a win in front of home court fans at the Delta Center. Other standpoint players were Isaiah Collier with 14 assists and Brice Sensabaugh with 17 points on 6 - 10 shooting from the field. Collin Sexton returned from injury and played well with 13 points in limited minutes. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was a tough night. The team was without Anthony Edwards due to a league suspension for receiving too many technical fouls. Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle also missed the game due to previous injuries. Yet, the T-Wolves only lost by one on a late dunk by Walker Kessler.

Kyle Filipowski with the best night of his rookie season with the Utah Jazz. Kyle shot the ball very well, rebounded the ball very well, passed the ball very well, and played an all around spectacular game. Jazz sat all the starters in this game other than Isaiah Collier and obviously were looking to ultimately take a loss tonight against Portland in Salt Lake. Game was competitive throughout and Blazers ultimately held one for the win 114-112. Highly entertaining game.