The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.
Oklahoma City enters Sunday’s game with a 22-1 record, which is the best in the NBA, after defeating the Dallas Mavericks at home on Friday night to extend their winning streak to 14 games.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderJaime Valdez-Imagn Images
In Friday’s victory over the Mavericks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 33 points, five rebounds and six assists while Jalen Williams added 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Oklahoma City will try to extend their winning streak to 15 games on Sunday night in a road matchup against a struggling Jazz team.
On the other side, Utah enters Sunday’s contest with an 8-14 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Friday night.
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Utah Jazz forward Lauri MarkkanenRob Gray-Imagn Images
Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points and nine rebounds while Keyonte George recorded 18 points and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple players due to injuries.
Thunder Injury Report, Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort Play?
For the Thunder, they have seven players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including Shai and Lu Dort.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oklahoma City has ruled out Shai due to left elbow bursitis as he will miss his first game of the season.
With Shai sidelined, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace could be in line for larger roles while Williams and Chet Holmgren may be relied on to carry the load offensively.
The Thunder have ruled out Dort due to an adductor strain as he remains sidelined while Isaiah Hartenstein is still sidelined due to a soleus strain.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort.© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Alex Caruso has also been ruled out with a quad contusion while Isaiah Joe is out due to knee soreness.
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Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber have also been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined to begin the season.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Lauri Markkanen Play?
On the other side, the Jazz have three players listed on their injury report for Sunday’s game, including Markkanen.
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen© Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
Utah has listed Markkanen as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
If Markkanen is sidelined, Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson could be in line for larger roles against the Thunder.
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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) shoots over Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33)Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Utah has ruled out Walker Kessler as he is set to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
The Jazz have also ruled out Georges Niang as he continues to be sidelined to being the season while recovering from a foot injury.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Thunder and Jazz from the Delta Center at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 7, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.