Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Complete injury report for both sides

As the Utah Jazz prepare to host the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, both teams enter the matchup with substantial injury concerns that could shape the flow of their second meeting of the season. Their previous clash on Nov. 21 saw Oklahoma City storm back with an 18-point comeback, dropping 144 points in a dominant offensive display. With the Thunder riding a 14-game winning streak and the Jazz working to steady their footing, the availability of key personnel looms large.

Thunder look to extend dominance despite major absences

The Thunder enter Sunday’s contest with a league-best 22-1 record after comfortably dispatching the Dallas Mavericks in a 132-111 victory on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an efficient 33 points in three quarters, but the reigning MVP will not be available this time.

Oklahoma City’s injury list is extensive, headlined by Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been ruled out due to elbow bursitis. The team will also be without Lu Dort (adductor strain), Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain), Alex Caruso (quad soreness), Isaiah Joe (knee soreness), Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) and Thomas Sorber (torn ACL).

Additionally, Branden Carlson has been listed as available, providing some frontcourt reinforcement, while Chris Youngblood, on a G League two-way contract, is probable for Sunday’s game.

Despite the heavy setbacks, Oklahoma City’s depth has repeatedly stepped up throughout the season, maintaining the team’s blistering pace and elite consistency.

Jazz missing key contributors as they seek bounce-back win

The Jazz enter the matchup at 8-14 following a difficult 146-112 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 18 points and nine rebounds, but the team struggled to keep pace in the lopsided defeat.

Utah will once again be without multiple key rotation players. Walker Kessler (torn labrum) remains sidelined, removing a critical defensive anchor in the paint. Georges Niang continues to recover from a foot stress reaction, while Elijah Harkless and John Tonje — both on G League two-way contracts — are also unavailable.

With limited personnel and facing the hottest team in the NBA, the Jazz will need a strong collective effort to counter the Thunder’s depth and momentum.