Utah Jazz host San Antonio Spurs at Delta Center on Sunday at 23:00 CET, in a clash of contrasting Western Conference trajectories.
Two contrasting streaks collide in Salt Lake City
San Antonio arrives in Utah carrying an 11-game winning streak and the top spot in the Western Conference with an 11-2 record. Four of their last five victories came by margins of at least 15 points, fueled by an offense averaging 123.6 points per game and yielding just 102.4.
Utah sits at the other end of the standings in 15th place with a 1-12 record and an 11-game losing skid. The Jazz average 107 points while surrendering 118 points per contest, and have dropped eight of their recent losses while failing to reach the 110-point threshold.
Early season meetings between rivals
San Antonio claimed both prior matchups this season. On October 28, 2026, the Spurs secured a 117-111 victory in overtime at the Delta Center. They followed up with a 119-97 win at home on November 2, 2026.
Utah managed a 127-114 victory in San Antonio on December 27, 2025, during the previous campaign. However, the Texans responded by taking the subsequent two encounters by double-digit margins.
Roster absences and lineup uncertainties
The Jazz face significant personnel shortages due to injuries. Lauri Markkanen remains out for at least a month with a fractured right hand. Jaren Jackson Jr. (right knee medial collateral ligament tear), Jusuf Nurkic (right foot), and Trey Alexander (right ankle sprain) are also sidelined.
Jaxson Hayes is listed as a game-time decision with a left knee issue, leaving Mo Bamba, Kyle Filipowski, and Tony Bradley as the remaining frontcourt options. San Antonio lists Tobias Harris (left calf) and Jayden Quaintance (right knee surgery) as unavailable, though neither has appeared in a game this season.
Projected starting lineups
Starting units remain unconfirmed by team officials ahead of tipoff. Projected lineups place Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, Josh Okogie, and Jaxson Hayes for Utah.
San Antonio’s probable five features De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, and Victor Wembanyama.
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