Jazz star Hayward ruled out vs. Warriors

Utah Jazz standout Gordon Hayward will miss Thursday's home game against the Golden State Warriors after aggravating a finger injury.

Hayward, who has strung together nine straight 20-point outings, re-injured the finger during Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The small forward is averaging 23.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

"Gordon has been playing with a broken finger, as you know," Jazz coach Quin Snyder told reporters after Thursday shootaround. "It's healing, but that's why it's braced. Frankly, I thought he re-broke it the last game. ... He thought he re-broke it."

The loss of Hayward leaves the Jazz without four starters for the contest against the Warriors. Point guard George Hill (toe), shooting guard Rodney Hood (hamstring) and power forward Derrick Favors (knee) will also be sidelined.