Lauri Markkanen will not play for the Utah Jazz against the Houston Rockets on April 2, 2025, due to left knee soreness. Lauri Markkanen will not play for the Utah Jazz against the Houston Rockets on April 2, 2025, due to left knee soreness. This injury adds to his recent absences as he missed games in March due to knee issues and conditioning. Markkanen has played 47 games this season, averaging 19.0 points and 5.9 rebounds. In his absence, Brice Sensabaugh and Walker Kessler might see more opportunities to contribute. The Jazz are scheduled to play at the Toyota Center in Houston for this game.