Rodney Hood ready to return on Tuesday for Utah

Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (illness) said that he's "feeling a lot better" and is fully expected to play on Tuesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

What It Means:

Hood was limited on Friday to only 13 minutes due to the unspecified illness after missing Wednesday's game entirely. With the shooting guard back in full health, Joe Ingles should resume a smaller bench role for the Jazz against the Lakers.

Hood has averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in his previous two games against Los Angeles this season.