Wolves-Utah game preview

December 30, 2014 at 6:53AM

8 p.m. at Utah • EnergySolutions Arena • FSN, 830-AM

Preview: The Jazz has won four of its past six games, including a victory at mighty Memphis.Utah lost 101-97 to the Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday night.

Players to watch: Utah forward Derrick Favors is becoming the player NBA scouts thought he'd be when New Jersey drafted him third overall in 2010. He delivered a 17-point, 15-rebound, five-block night in Saturday's 88-71 victory over Philadelphia. It was his ninth double-double this season.

Injuries: Wolves C Ricky Rubio (sprained ankle), C Nikola Pekovic (ankle/foot) and G Kevin Martin (wrist surgery) are out. Jazz G Alec Burks (shoulder) missed games Saturday and Monday and is listed as out.

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