With Mehmet Okur out for as many as six months with a torn Achilles tendon, the Jazz will start Kyrylo Fesenko at center in Game 2 of their series against the Nuggets on Monday night.
Utah coach Jerry Sloan opted to give the spot to Fesenko over center Kosta Koufos, who still figures to get plenty of playing time.
Fesenko is averaging 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds this season.