Utah Jazz Game Preview: Markkanen and Collins return to action against OKC Thunder

On January 23, 2025By Littum

The Utah Jazz (10-31) travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) tonight in a battle between the top and bottom of the Western Conference. Utah has lost three games in a row and 11 of their last 14. The injury reports have shown their hand very clearly: they are on a roll. Thunder is the exact opposite that fights against Cleveland Cavaliers for the best record in the NBA.

Game info

When: Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 18.00 mountain time

Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Where to watch: SEG+, Jazz+, KJZZ, NBA League Pass

Damage report:

OUT for Utah: Taylor Hendricks, Jordan Clarkson, Cody Williams, Johnny Juzang, Micah Potter

AVAILABLE for Utah: Lauri Markkanen, John Collins

Jazz Injury Report:

* AVAILABLE – John Collins (left hip; injury management)

*AVAILABLE – Lauri Markkanen (low back; spasms)

*OUT – Brice Sensabaugh (right ankle; sprain)

OUT – Jordan Clarkson (left plantar; fasciitis)

OUT – Taylor Hendricks (right fibula; fracture)

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OUT for OKC: Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Nikola Topic

Doubtful for OKC: Jalen Williams

What to look out for:

Will Isaiah Collier continue his hot streak?

Isaiah Collier has found his footing in the league. Over the last four games, Collier has averaged 15.5 PTS, 5.0 REB, 9.8 AST per game. game of 42/38/73 shooting. He still struggles with shooting and turnovers at times, but his ability to get into the paint and create offense has been eye-opening. Tonight, he will face the best defense in the NBA, with a backcourt stacked with elite defenders. This will be a big test for the rookie.