The upcoming matchup features two struggling teams in the Western Conference: the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz. With the Blazers holding a record of 8-14 and the Jazz at 4-17, both teams face significant injury challenges that could impact their performance.

Key players such as Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III for Portland are sidelined, while Utah's Jordan Clarkson and Taylor Hendricks are also out. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. PT, making it a crucial contest for both teams' seasons.