Despite a season-high 25 points and 14 points from Walker Kessler, the Utah Jazz lost to the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night at the Delta Center, 118-101. Keegan Murray scored a season-high 26 points and Zach Levine added 22 to lift the hot-shooting Kings.

The Jazz lost to the Kings in a game Will Hardy called "weird" — Jordan Clarkson missed a lot of shots, while Walker Kessler made 100% of his. Plus, thoughts on Cody Williams' physical development, and layering actions.

Filipowski is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Monday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Filipowski will make his 11th start of the season Monday -- and third since the beginning of February -- due to the absence of Walker Kessler (illness).

Oklahoma City Thunder (44-10, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (13-41, 14th in the Western Conference)

The only other players in NBA history who have had a game in which they recorded at least 25 points, 14 rebounds and five assists while shooting 100 percent from the floor are four-time NBA MVP Wilt Chamberlain and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

In his third season, Walker Kessler has established himself as one of the better centers in the NBA and has put himself in a position for a major raise either this upcoming off-season or the next. His development has been a major win for the Utah Jazz as they embark on their rebuild and strive for heights that haven’t been accomplished in the franchise's history.

Walker Kessler's dominant performance against the Sacramento Kings showcases his growth and development. Author: ksdk.com . Published: 9:02 AM CST February 27, 2025

Against the Kings, Kessler joined Nikola Jokic as the only player to log 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and zero turnovers while shooting 100% from the field in one game. T

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has been given an injury designation for the game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Walker Kessler gets the block leading to a Keyonte George and 1 layup. Walker Kessler gets the block leading to a Keyonte George and 1 layup

The Utah Jazz weren’t able to take down the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, but that didn’t stop Walker Kessler from having a big night. The 23-year-old center scored 25 points, 14 rebounds, five assists,