Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (8) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Charlotte and Utah meet in cross-conference contest

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)-Utah Jazz (32-35, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-46, 14th in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, N.C.; Saturday, 5 p.m. MST

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte and Utah play in non-conference action.

The Hornets have gone 11-20 in home games. Charlotte averages 13.3 turnovers per game and is 11-24 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.

The Jazz have gone 12-22 away from home. Utah is 18-22 against opponents over .500.

The teams play for the second time this season. The Jazz won the last matchup 120-102 on Jan. 24, with Lauri Markkanen scoring 25 points in the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Terry Rozier is scoring 21.3 points per game with 4.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Hornets. Gordon Hayward is averaging 17.8 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 51.5% over the past 10 games for Charlotte.

Markkanen is averaging 25.4 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Jazz. Ochai Agbaji is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Utah.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 7-3, averaging 111.8 points, 45.6 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.2 points per game.

Jazz: 4-6, averaging 115.5 points, 48.7 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 5.8 steals and 8.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.6 points.

INJURIES: Hornets: LaMelo Ball: out for season (ankle), Cody Martin: out (knee).

Jazz: Collin Sexton: out (hamstring), Jordan Clarkson: out (hand).