Lesser-known players getting chance to impress Jazz, Wizards

For players trying to stick in the NBA, injuries have opened opportunities to make a splash with the Utah Jazz.

Utah has been getting meaningful minutes from players on 10-day contracts heading into Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards in Salt Lake City. The Jazz have been able to plug players into an injury-depleted roster while giving them a chance to earn a permanent NBA roster spot in the near future.

Bez Mbeng, who graduated from Yale last year, made his NBA debut on March 13.