Found January 26, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Al Jefferson
TEAMS: Utah Jazz

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Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson is dealing with tendintis in his right ankle. Jefferson underwent an MRI exam after he was forced to miss Wednesday's loss to Toronto with pain in his ankle and lower leg. The Jazz said Jefferson will be a game-time decision for Friday night's game at Dallas. Jefferson leads the Jazz in scoring (18.3 points) and rebounding (9.4) this season.
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