Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 11 | 2024-25 NBA Season

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Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 11. (Image Source: Imagn)

The Phoenix Suns will host the Utah Jazz in a regular-season matchup on Saturday. The Suns have had a decent run this season, with their sights set on qualifying for the playoffs. Currently holding a 17-19 record, they sit at the 12th seed in the Western Conference standings.

In their latest matchup on Thursday, the Suns defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-115. They aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage to defeat the Jazz and extend their winning streak.

Conversely, the Jazz are looking to secure a win on Saturday to turn their season around. They are enduring one of the worst seasons in franchise history, with a 9-27 record and a two-game losing streak.

Their most recent loss was against the Miami Heat on Thursday, ending with a final score of 97-92. The Jazz are currently positioned as the 14th seed in the Western Conference standings.

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Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz: Injury Reports

Phoenix Suns injury report for Jan. 11

The Suns are down one man heading into Saturday night's matchup. As per ESPN, Royce O'Neal is out with an ankle injury and will not be participating in the matchup.

Utah Jazz injury report for Jan. 11

Compared to their opponents, the Jazz are having a tough time with injuries. They are down four players heading into the matchup. According to ESPN, John Collins is out due to a hip injury, while Keyonte George is sidelined with a heel injury.

Jordan Clarkson is also out indefinitely because of a left foot injury. An MRI scan on Jan. 6 confirmed he has a torn plantar fascia in his left foot. Meanwhile, Taylor Hendricks underwent surgery last November to repair a broken right leg and dislocated ankle. He remains out indefinitely until further notice from the Suns.

Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh are listed as day-to-day, with their participation depending on their medical status and the coach's decision before the game.

Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz: Predicted starting five and depth charts

Phoenix Suns expected starting five and depth chart for Jan. 11

The Suns have an almost fully-healthy roster and are expected to run their best lineup, with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker leading the way. Here is the expected starting five for the Suns:

PG Tyus Jones, SG Devin Booker, SF Ryan Dunn, PF Kevin Durant and C Mason Plumlee.

Here is the team's depth chart:

Point Guard
Tyus JonesMonte Morris
Shooting Guard
Devin BookerBradley Beal
Small Forward
Ryan DunnJosh Okogie
Power Forward
Kevin DurantOso Ighodaro
Center
Mason PlumleeJusuf Nurkic

Utah Jazz expected starting five and depth chart for Jan. 11

The Jazz are set to feature a lineup centered around their star player, Lauri Markkanen, with Collin Sexton backing him up on offense. Here is the expected starting five for the Jazz:

PG Isaiah Collier, SG Collin Sexton, SF Johnny Juzang, PF Lauri Markkanen and C Walker Kessler.

Here is the team's depth chart:

Point Guard
Isaiah CollierPatty Mills
Shooting Guard
Collin SextonIsaiah Collier
Small Forward
Johnny JuzangBrice SensabaughMicah Potter
Power Forward
Lauri MarkkanenCody Williams
Center
Walker KesslerDrew Eubanks

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