Why is Klay Thompson not playing tonight against Utah Jazz? Latest on Mavs star's injury (Nov. 30)

The Dallas Mavericks face the Utah Jazz in one of the five NBA games scheduled on Saturday. And in terms of team news, coach Jason Kidd will once again be without star player Klay Thompson, who is set to miss his third consecutive game.

Thompson has been on and off the injury report since his infamous summer move with a persistent left foot plantar fascia injury. The former Warriors star’s absence from the last two games is his first back-to-back absence since the 2021-22 season. He played 69 games in 2022-23 and 77 in 2023-24 without missing consecutive games.

So, the Mavs fans wouldn’t like to see a half-fit Thompson rush back for the game, further aggravating his injury. He has a vital role in revitalizing the team’s dynamics this season, and his recovery must be appropriately managed.

As per Landon Thomas of Mavs Fans For Life, Klay Thompson did not participate in Friday’s practice but could return as soon as the following week.

Luka Doncic is another absentee from the traveling squad. The point guard is still out with a wrist injury.

Slightly softening the blow of the star duo’s absence is the fact that Dallas has plenty of options, and that is one benefit besides the Mavericks coming into the game on the back of some strong form. Their recent outing saw them stroll past the New York Knicks 129-114, and a win on Sunday could cap off a perfect week.

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Klay Thompson’s stats vs Utah Jazz

Klay Thompson has played against the Jazz on 35 different occasions in the regular season, and the four-time NBA champion has won 24 of those matchups. He averaged 19.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in those games.

This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, each winning one game apiece.

The Mavs won the series opener, defeating the Jazz 110-102 on Oct. 28. Thompson scored 18 points, two assists, and four rebounds in that game. In the following matchup, the Mavs lost narrowly 113-115, with Klay recording 17 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

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How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz?

The Mavs vs. Jazz game is set to begin at 9:30 pm ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the US, fans can watch the game on KJZZ and KFAA, with streaming available on Fubo TV and NBA League Pass.