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Mar 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives between Los Angeles Lakers players Tarik Black (28) , Wesley Johnson (11) and guard Jordan Clarkson (left) during the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

For those of you able to pry your eyes from Sweet 16 action tonight, the Utah Jazz will be at the Pepsi Center for a game against the Denver Nuggets.

Though the Jazz have lost four of their last five games, head coach Quin Snyder should have an extra arrow in his quiver against the Nuggets. Gordon Hayward is expected to play tonight as the team attempts to return to its winning ways.

Gordon Hayward is PROBABLE for #UTAatDEN, Rodney Hood did not travel to Denver. — Purple & Blues (@PurpleandBlues1) March 27, 2015

Hayward, who hasn’t played since the team’s March 21st loss to the Golden State Warriors, has missed Utah’s last two games with a sprained shoulder.

G/F Rodney Hood, however, did not travel to Denver. He has been suffering from the gastrointestinal distress/illness that forced him out of the club’s game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Poor fellow. On the bright side, maybe the former Blue Devil will get to catch some of the Duke-Utah game.

Gail Miller Honored

On Thursday Night, Jazz owner Gail Miller was honored by the Salt Lake Chamber as a “Giant In Our City” for her ventures in business and philanthropy. Miller is the 36th individual to be recognized in this manner by the chamber.

2014 recipient and Zions Bank CEO A. Scott Anderson was effusive in his praise of Miller, who follows Episcopal Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish as the second woman to receive the honor:

“She’s tirelessly created miracles in our community. She knows what it’s like to come from very little. She know what it’s like to sacrifice for other people. She has stepped forward and been the bridge.”

Congrats to Gail on some much-deserved recognition.

Win a Signed Derrick Favors Jersey

Jazz big man Derrick Favors has been sensational on the hardwood of late, but he’s also doing good work off the floor.

As a spokesman for the Ronald McDonald House, Favors is doing his best to bring attention to the charity.

By following a few simple steps and better acquainting themselves with the work that the organization is doing, Jazz fans have been afforded the chance to win a signed Favors jersey.

Click HERE for more information about the contest.