Well, on Friday night, the Jazz found a loophole. Kessler was not on the injury report, was available to play and in uniform. And he watched the Jazz’s 126-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors from the comfort of the bench the whole night.

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Keyonte George: Questionable (Left foot contusion) John Collins: Out (Left ankle sprain) Taylor Hendricks: Out for season (R