Walker Kessler Out for Jazz Due to Illness on March 28

Walker Kessler will not play for the Utah Jazz against the Denver Nuggets on March 28, 2025, due to an illness. This absence will be his 21st game missed this season. Kessler has been a key player for the Jazz, averaging 11.1 points and 12.2 rebounds per game over 57 games played.

Kyle Filipowski is expected to fill in at center for Kessler. Filipowski has averaged 9.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season. The Jazz will play at Ball Arena, where they face a challenging game against the Nuggets. Kessler's streak of grabbing 5+ rebounds in 57 straight games will be paused.