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After a disappointing trip to Houston where the Spurs fell apart in the fourth to lose a winnable game against the Rockets, the Spurs travel to Salt Lake City, where the lake is salty and the the girls are pretty. The Spurs just defeated the Jazz on Monday
night, 123-110 in a game that wasn’t as close as the score. Lauri Markkanen is still out for the Jazz, so this is a lineup that the Spurs can handle if they play a full game. The Spurs have had trouble finishing games recently, especially on the road, so tonight would be a good night for them to exorcize some demons by playing a 48 minute game. Maybe 42 would be enough against this Jazz squad?
Devin Vassell is still out with an adductor strain, and Luke Kornet is [listed as questionable] OUT with tightness in the same area. If Luke has to sit out the game, we should see a lot more of Kelly Olynyk and perhaps Bismack Biyombo. The Spur have a two break after tonight’s game before they face the Pelicans on Sunday night, which will be the longest break between games for the Silver and Black since the break between the Lakers game on the 7th and the Celtics game on the 10th of this month. January has been a grind, but the All Star break is a little more than two weeks away, which will be a welcome respite for the weary squad. Let’s GOO Spurs!!!
Game Prediction:
Carter Bryant will have his first 20 point game as a Spur as he plays 33 minutes in a blowout.
San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz
January 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM CT
Streaming: NBA League Pass
TV: FanDuel Southwest
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