Lauri Markkanen Cleared to Play Monday Against Rockets Despite Illness

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets, pushing through his illness after missing the previous two contests. In six February appearances, Markkanen has averaged 22.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from beyond the arc.