The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.
Oklahoma City enters Wednesday’s game with a 30-7 record after losing at home to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
In Monday’s loss to the Hornets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 21 points and six assists while Jalen Williams added 16 points and four assists of his own.
Now Oklahoma City will try to bounce back at home on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Jazz team.
On the other side, Utah enters Wednesday’s contest with a 12-23 record after losing on the road to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30)Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Jusuf Nurkic led the way for the Jazz in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while Lauri Markkanen recorded 22 points, four rebounds and four assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Ace Bailey, Kevin Love Play?
For the Jazz, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Ace Bailey and Kevin Love.
Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19)Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
Utah has listed Bailey as questionable due to a left hip flexor strain and he is in danger of missing his sixth consecutive contest.
If Bailey is sidelined once again on Wednesday, Svi Mykhailiuk and Taylor Hendricks could both continue to have increased roles.
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Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love (42)Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Jazz have ruled out Love due to rest as he will sit out the first game of their back-to-back while both Walker Kessler and Georges Niang remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Thunder Injury Report, Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso Play?
On the other side, the Thunder have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Shai and Alex Caruso.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oklahoma City has listed Shai as questionable due to right knee bursitis and he is in danger of missing his first game since December 7.
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If Shai is sidelined on Wednesday, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace could both be in line for increased roles.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex CarusoAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Thunder have ruled out Caruso due to back soreness as he will miss his second consecutive game.
With Caruso sidelined, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe will likely be in line for larger roles once again.
Isaiah Hartenstein has also been ruled out as he continues to be sidelined due to a soleus strain that has kept him out since December 29.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55)© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jaylin Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber have also been ruled out as they all remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Jazz and Thunder from Oklahoma City at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.