SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz dropped to 0-3 on the road and 2-4 overall to open the season after falling to the Charlotte Hornets 126-103.

The Jazz were without Walker Kessler, who flew back to Salt Lake City to have his left shoulder examined, while the Hornets were without All-Star LaMelo Ball.

Lauri Markkanen and Miles Bridges each led their teams with 29 points.

Related: Walker Kessler Returns To Utah For Tests On Shoulder

Jazz Season Is Off The Rails Just Six Games In

After opening the season with a high-energy win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Jazz have dropped four of their last five games, including consecutive losses to the struggling Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets.

The situation appears to be deteriorating.

In their last two outings, the Jazz were outscored by

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