Olynyk ended Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers with 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 29 minutes.
Olynyk shot the ball well throughout the contest, knocking down 5-of-6 field-goal attempts in the first half before going 4-of-7 over the final two quarters as the Jazz fell to the Lakers to close out the regular season. He finished second on the team with 23 points to go along with five boards and four assists, though his four first-half turnovers also helped the Lakers jump out to an early lead. The big man finished out the season having scored 23 points in two of his final three games, while grabbing at least 14 rebounds in two of his last four.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Not listed on injury report
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Olynyk (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Olynyk sat out the first leg of this back-to-back Saturday, but he'll return to the floor for Utah's regular-season finale. Juan Toscano-Anderson and Luka Samanic's minutes should dip a bit with Olynyk back in the mix.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Will be rested Saturday
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Olynyk will be rested against the Nuggets on Saturday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The Jazz will be very short on players Saturday, as they also ruled out Lauri Markkanen (hand), Walker Kessler (head), Collin Sexton (hamstring) and Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle). With Olynyk out, the Jazz could get another extended look at Luka Samanic, who has been playing well.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Flirts with triple-double
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Olynyk posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-98 loss to the Thunder.
Olynyk finished with at least 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for just the second time this season. Since the start of March, the talented big man has appeared in 16 of 17 contests and averaged 13.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists with 50/34/90 shooting splits during that stretch.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Stellar outing not enough
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Olynyk contributed 23 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 135-133 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Olynyk perfect from deep en route to his highest-scoring outing since Feb. 15 and notched at least seven rebounds and seven assists in the same game for the fifth time this season. However, it wasn't enough to propel Utah to victory, as the Lakers survived in overtime. Over his past 24 appearances, Olynyk has averaged 13.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 29.3 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Decent in return
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Olynyk posted eight points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 122-114 loss to the Celtics.
Olynyk returned from a one-game absence to post his first single-digit scoring performance since March 13. However, as usual, the veteran did enough in peripheral categories to bolster his fantasy value. In March, Olynyk averaged 12.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 28.7 minutes.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Will play Friday
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Olynyk (illness) is available for Friday's game against Boston, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Olynyk didn't play Wednesday and was initially considered questionable for Friday, but he'll ultimately get the green light and will presumably take his usual spot in the starting lineup. Before his absence, Olynyk had appeared in 24 straight games and averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists with 48/33/89 shooting splits during that stretch.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Questionable Friday
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Olynyk (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Boston.
Olynyk was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to his non-COVID illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against the Celtics. If he remains out, Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson will likely have a chance to see increased minutes.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Late scratch Wednesday
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Olynyk has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a non-COVID illness.
Olynyk wasn't on Utah's initial injury report for Wednesday's matchup, but he'll be one of several absences the team is dealing with against San Antonio. Rudy Gay (back) will also remain out, so Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson should see increased run for the Jazz.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Nears triple-double Saturday
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Olynyk contributed 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 loss to the Kings.
Utah put up a valiant effort without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (hand) against Sacramento, and Olynyk played a major role in the performance. The big man led Utah with 10 assists, falling one short of his career-high mark. He added 17 points and eight boards to fall just shy of a triple-double. Olynyk has recorded a double-double in four of his past five games, though the three prior to Saturday were reached by notching double-digit boards rather than assists.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Double-doubles in loss
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Olynyk posted 12 points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 127-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Olynyk came back to earth a bit with the return of Lauri Markkanen, but he's created a bit of a double-double streak, hitting the milestone for his third consecutive game He's also building on a streak at the free-throw line, where he's made 18 straight attempts over a six-game span.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Thrives in playmaking role
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Olynyk finished Monday's 128-120 win over the Kings with 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 31 minutes.
With Lauri Markkanen (back) joining Jordan Clarkson (finger) and Collin Sexton (hamstring) on the sideline Monday, Olynyk took on increased playmaking responsibilities. His eight assists matched a season high and ranked second on the Jazz behind Kris Dunn (10), while the 19 points marked his top total since the All-Star break. Head coach Will Hardy hinted prior to the contest that all three of Utah's injured starters could miss additional time beyond Monday, so Olynyk looks as though he may continue to take on elevated usage in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Pours in 17
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Olynyk accumulated 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-111 win over the Hornets.
Olynyk was ridiculously efficient and continued his scoring momentum. He's now averaging 13.8 points across his last five games. Notably, Saturday marked Olynyk's first game all year without recording an assist. His passing has been a key facet in Utah's upstart offensive campaign.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Records double-double Sunday
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Olynyk logged 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's 129-119 loss to Oklahoma City.
Olynyk posted his first double-double since the All-Star break, but it's worth noting he has now accomplished that feat three times over his last seven appearances. The veteran big man is averaging 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game since the start of February (13 games).
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Available Saturday
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Olynyk (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Despite a sprained ankle, Olynyk will see the floor. Over his past seven appearances, the veteran has averaged 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 29.7 minutes.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Questionable vs. Spurs
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Olynyk is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain.
Utah could be down two starters Saturday, as Collin Sexton (hamstring) has already been ruled out. Olynyk is playing well lately, scoring double-digit points in seven straight games (15.6 PPG) while adding 7.6 boards and 3.4 assists in 29.7 minutes. If he sits out Saturday, more minutes could be in store for Rudy Gay (nose), who is also questionable, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Simone Fontecchio.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Bags season highs in points, boards
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Olynyk provided 28 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 14 rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to Memphis.
With Lauri Markkanen (knee) out and Collin Sexton (hamstring) leaving early, Olynyk carried the Jazz. The power forward heads into the All-Star break having scored in double figures in six straight games, capping the run with new season highs in points and rebounds. The six assists also marked his second-best total of the campaign. If both Markkanen and Sexton are ready to go after the break, Olynyk likely won't get a chance to put up 16 field-goal attempts most nights, but his averages of 11.0 points, 6.6 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in his seven other games in February leading up to Wednesday are enough to make him worthy of a roster spot in 12-team points and categories leagues.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Posts efficient double-double
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Olynyk tallied 18 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes in Monday's 123-117 win over the Pacers.
After Olynyk returned in late January from an eight-game absence due to an ankle injury, the Jazz had him ramp up slowly, but he's settling back in quite nicely alongside new frontcourt partner Walker Kessler. With the Jazz moving Jarred Vanderbilt at the trade deadline, Olynyk no longer faces a threat for his starting role, not that his recent play had put him at risk of demotion anyway. While clearing 25 minutes in all but one of his last six games, Olynyk has averaged 12.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 0.5 steals per contest.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Tops double-digit scoring in loss
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Olynyk supplied 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to Dallas.
Olynyk scored in double-digits for the first time since returning from injury, an indication that he is beginning to get some rhythm back in his game. He has played at least 28 minutes in two straight games and is well on the way to establishing himself as a 30-minute-per-night player once again. While the upside is not as high as it was to begin the season, Olynyk should be able to chug along as a solid top 120 player moving forward.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Hauls in 10 boards
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Olynyk recorded six points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to the Hawks.
Olynyk struggled shooting but made up for it with 10 boards -- just his second time reaching double-digit rebounds this season. He also recorded four assists for a second consecutive game. While Olynyk has shown upside as a starter, it remains to be seen if he'll remain on the rebuilding Jazz past Thursday's trade deadline. If he gets dealt, the veteran will presumably come off the bench.
