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December 8, 2025
Double-double in Sunday's loss
Filipowski notched 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis
Making just his second start since the beginning of November, Filipowski recorded his first double-double of the season while setting new season highs in points and steals. Lauri Markkanen (illness) isn't likely to be sidelined for long, but Filipowski has been making an impact over the last few weeks regardless of his role, averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.9 steals over the last nine games in 26.7 minutes a contest.
December 7, 2025
Starting Sunday
Filipowski will start Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Analysis
Filipowski will enter the starting five due to Lauri Markkanen (illness) being ruled out. This will be Filipowski's second start over the last three games. In his previous start, he logged 15 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes.
December 6, 2025
Retreating to bench
Filipowski won't start against the Knicks on Friday.
Analysis
With Jusuf Nurkic back in action following a one-game absence due to a right rib contusion, Filipowski will slide to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the second-year big man has averaged 9.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per contest.
December 5, 2025
Getting chance with first unit
Filipowski is starting Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis
Filipowski has been playing well off the bench lately, averaging 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his last six appearances. He'll draw the start Thursday with Jusuf Nurkic (ribs) and Kevin Love (rest) sidelined.