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Juzang chipped in 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt) and one assist over 24 minutes during Tuesday’s 133-106 loss to the Thunder.

Juzang reached double-digit points for the second game in a row and saw his second-largest workload of the season. Jordan Clarkson (foot) has missed five games in a row for the Jazz, and Juzang made a strong case to the coaching staff to keep him more involved Tuesday.

Sexton accumulated 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday’s 133-106 loss to the Thunder.

The Jazz looked overmatched Tuesday and suffered a 27-point loss, but Sexton posted a decent stat line, leading the team in scoring and showing an efficient touch from the floor. Even though Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are Utah’s main offensive weapons, Sexton has done a good job as a secondary weapon. He’s scored at least 15 points in all but one of his last eight appearances, a span in which he’s averaging 19.1 points per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor.

George provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday’s 133-106 loss to the Thunder.

George posted a decent stat line across the board, especially considering the 27-point blowout loss. However, the second-year floor general continues to struggle with his shooting percentages. He’s making just 38.2 percent of his shots from the field and 32.9 percent from deep, and both figures represent a decrease compared to the numbers he posted as a rookie. George is also averaging 3.4 turnovers per game, a sizable uptick after he committed 2.5 per game as a rookie. The counting stats are on the rise, but his efficiency is trending in the wrong direction.

Kessler accumulated 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-8 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 36 minutes during Tuesday’s 133-106 loss to the Thunder.

Kessler was extremely efficient on both ends of the court despite the blowout loss, missing just one of his shots from the field and recording his fourth straight double-double. It was also his fifth double-double across his last six outings since returning from a hip injury that sidelined him for six contests. Kessler averaged 13.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game over that six-game stretch.

Potter (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The 26-year-old big man will be held out of Tuesday’s game due to an illness, meaning the club could take an extended look at Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks. Potter has seen significant run in his last three outings with Kyle Filipowski (lower leg) sidelined, during which he averaged 5.0 points and 7.0 rebounds across 20.0 minutes per game.

Potter (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder.

Potter has played at least 13 minutes in three straight games while Utah has been shorthanded recently, so his expected absence should open up a few more minutes for guys like Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks.

Potter is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder due to an illness.

Potter is typically an emergency depth option for the Jazz, but he’s logged at least 13 minutes in each of the last three games with Utah having been down a few key big men. If Potter is unable to go Tuesday, the Jazz could open up a spot in the rotation for Svi Mykhailiuk.

Collier accumulated two assists, two steals and one rebound in 12 minutes during Sunday’s 105-104 loss to the Lakers.

Collier led the team in steals during his limited run Sunday. The rookie has seen a decrease in playing time over his last five games, during which he has surpassed 20 minutes only once, averaging 1.8 points and 3.0 assists across 14.8 minutes per game.

Filipowski (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski will be sidelined for a sixth straight game due to a left leg injury, and his next chance to play will be against Portland on Friday. Drew Eubanks will continue to see increased playing time off the Jazz‘s bench due to Filipowski’s injury.

Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Clarkson is set to miss his fifth straight game due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh should both maintain spots in the rotation as backup wings while Clarkson is sidelined.

Sexton recorded 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday’s 105-104 loss to the Lakers.

Sexton had trouble handling the inbounds pass with seconds remaining and failed to make a potential game-winning shot. This even followed a questionable timeout that stalled Utah’s momentum, and it’s one of Utah’s many foibles that have plagued the team this season. Sexton is still posting solid numbers despite the team’s struggles and is viable as a starting point guard in deeper leagues.