Warriors vs. Jazz watch guide: Lineups, injury report, player usage

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SAN FRANCISCO -- For years, the Jazz and Warriors have been among the top teams in the Western Conference. 

Now, following a three-game road trip, the Warriors enter Monday's matchup against the Jazz under a new distinction: The tied for worst record in the league.

Pregame coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area begins at 6:30 p.m., with tipoff scheduled for 7:40 p.m.

Following Sunday's loss to the Thunder, the Warriors fell to 2-8, despite rallying from a 20-point deficit. Meanwhile, after an eventful off-season, the Jazz come to the Bay Area fifth in the Western Conference primed for yet another postseason appearance. 

Here's everything you need to know about the matchup.

PROJECTED LINEUPS 

Warriors
G D'Angelo Russell
G Jordan Poole
F Glenn Robinson III
F Eric Paschall
C Draymond Green

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Jazz
F Bojan Bogdanovic
F Royce O'Neale
C Rudy Gobert
G Donovan Mitchell
G Mike Conley

INJURY REPORT

Warriors: Stephen Curry (left hand fracture) out, Jacob Evans (left adductor strain) out, Draymond Green (left index finger sprain) is available, Kevon Looney (Neuropathy in hamstring) out, Eric Paschall (right hip contusion) available, Alen Smailagic (right ankle sprain), Omari Spellman (left ankle sprain) is questionable, Klay Thompson (left ACL rehab) is out.

Jazz: Ed Davis (left fibula fracture) is out, Dante Exum, (right knee rehab) is out, Emmanuel Mudiay (left hamstring tightness) is questionable. 

ROTATION OUTLOOK

Jazz: Mitchell has continued his rise in his third season, averaging 24.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists through nine games. 

Bogdanovic -- who was acquired this summer -- has been fantastic, averaging 21.8 points per game, shooting 49.2 percent from the field, including a game-winning jumper to help the Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening. 

Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert is continuing his dominance, averaging a team-high 13 rebounds and a block per game. 

Warriors: Green is expected to return following a five-game absence at just the right time. Entering Monday's matchup, Golden State owns the league's worst defense, giving up more than 120 points per game.

Guard D'Angelo Russell is on a tear, averaging 37.3 points, 6.7 assists, and five rebounds over his last three appearances. 

Meanwhile, rookie Jordan Poole has struggled to start the season, shooting just 26 percent from the field through 10 games.

Following a one-game absence, rookie Eric Paschall is expected to return Monday evening to play against Mitchell, his childhood friend.

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OFFICIALS:

Sean Wright (#4) Gediminas Petraitis (#50) JB DeRosa (#62)

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