The Oklahoma City Thunder (22-1), the NBA’s hottest team and clear frontrunners for the No. 1 seed in the West, invade the Delta Center to take on the rebuilding Utah Jazz (8-14) on Sunday, December 7, 2025. OKC’s unprecedented 22-1 start—capped by a 15-game win streak—has them boasting the league’s best net rating (+12.4) and a suffocating defense that’s held opponents to under 100 points in nine straight. The Jazz, mired in the lottery conversation at 12th in the West, have shown flashes of youth-driven energy but limp in on a four-game skid, desperate for a signature upset against the juggernaut. This Northwest Division tilt marks the third matchup of the season, where the Thunder hold a 2-0 edge with blowout wins. At altitude in Salt Lake City, expect OKC’s transition game to exploit Utah’s turnover issues in a lopsided affair that could see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander etch another MVP notch.
Game Details
Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. ET (tip-off).
Venue: Delta Center, 2 S 1400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Formerly the Vivint Arena, this 18,306-seat high-altitude fortress has been kinder to the Jazz lately (5-6 home record), but OKC’s road dominance (11-0) laughs at elevation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. MT (7:30 p.m. ET).
Broadcast: FanDuel Oklahoma Sports (Thunder local), ATTSN Rocky Mountain (Jazz local), and NBA League Pass for out-of-market viewers. Radio on WWLS 98.1 FM (Thunder) and KJZZ 97.1 FM (Jazz).
Officials: To be announced (TBA per NBA protocol).
This late-night tip-off anchors the NBA’s Sunday showcase, pitting the league’s best against a scrappy underdog in prime viewing territory.
Injury Report
OKC is mostly healthy, but Utah’s frontcourt remains a casualty ward. Here’s the latest from the NBA’s official injury report as of December 6, 2025:
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury/Details | Estimated Return |
| Thunder | Chet Holmgren | C | Probable | Right ankle (tweaked in practice) | December 7 |
| Thunder | Isaiah Joe | SG | Out | Left hamstring strain | December 14 |
| Thunder | Ousmane Dieng | SF | Out | G League (development) | Indefinite |
| Jazz | Lauri Markkanen | PF | Out | Right quadriceps strain | December 20 |
| Jazz | Walker Kessler | C | Out | Left shoulder surgery recovery | January 15 |
| Jazz | Keyonte George | PG | Questionable | Right wrist contusion | December 7 |
| Jazz | Taylor Hendricks | SF | Doubtful | Left knee effusion | December 7 |
| Jazz | Brice Sensabaugh | SG | Out | G League (two-way) | Indefinite |
The Thunder get Holmgren (16.8 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.4 BPG) back after a minor tweak, bolstering their elite rim protection (No. 1 in BPG at 6.8). Joe’s absence hurts bench shooting (38% 3PT), but OKC’s depth shines. Utah without Markkanen (23.2 PPG, 8.0 RPG) is dire—their offense craters to 102.1 PPG in his absences—while George’s questionable tag (14.5 PPG) adds backcourt uncertainty, forcing Collin Sexton into heavy minutes.
Key Player Matchups
OKC’s stars vs. Utah’s youth sets up mismatches galore, with the Thunder’s length overwhelming the Jazz’s spacing. Here’s a breakdown of five headliners:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder PG) vs. Collin Sexton (Jazz PG): SGA (32.1 PPG, 6.4 APG, league MVP frontrunner) is unstoppable in pick-and-roll (55% FG), dropping 40+ in four of last five. Sexton (18.7 PPG, 4.1 APG) brings speed but gets torched defensively (opponents 28.4 PPG vs. him). Edge: SGA by a mile—expect 35+.
Chet Holmgren (Thunder C, probable) vs. John Collins (Jazz PF): Holmgren (16.8 PPG, 2.4 BPG) swats shots at the rim and stretches with 2.1 3PM. Collins (15.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG) bullies inside but lacks range (29% 3PT). OKC’s No. 1 defense (108.2 OPP PPG) neutralizes. Edge: Holmgren’s versatility.
Jalen Williams (Thunder SG/SF) vs. Cody Williams (Jazz SG): J-Dub (21.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG) is a two-way force (1.5 SPG), thriving in spot-ups. Rookie Cody (10.2 PPG, his brother) flashes athleticism but is raw (42% FG). Family affair with OKC’s edge. Edge: Jalen’s polish.
Luguentz Dort (Thunder SG) vs. Keyonte George (Jazz PG, questionable): Dort (12.4 PPG, lockdown D at 1.8 SPG) clamps guards, holding foes to 18.2 PPG. If George plays (14.5 PPG), his pull-ups test Dort’s physicality; otherwise, Sexton slides over. Edge: Dort’s elite perimeter D.
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder C) vs. Drew Eubanks (Jazz PF/C): Hartenstein (9.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG off bench) crashes boards (team No. 3 in ORPG). Eubanks (7.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG) provides energy but fouls out often (3.2 PF/G). Edge: Hartenstein’s rebounding IQ.
These battles underscore OKC’s superior talent and coaching—Utah fights, but mismatches abound.
Team Records and Standings Context
Oklahoma City Thunder (22-1, 1st in West): 11-0 home, 11-1 road. 10-0 in last 10, +12.4 net rating (1st). Offense: 119.8 PPG (5th); Defense: 108.2 OPP PPG (1st). Rebounding: 45.2 RPG (4th), led by Holmgren.
Utah Jazz (8-14, 12th in West): 5-6 home, 3-8 road. 2-8 in last 10, -3.8 net rating (24th). Offense: 110.5 PPG (24th); Defense: 114.3 OPP PPG (16th). Youthful but turnover-heavy (14.8 TOPG, 25th).
OKC leads season series 2-0, with average margins of 18 points.
Recent Team Forms
The Thunder are a machine; the Jazz search for identity. Snapshot tables:
Oklahoma City Thunder Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Dec 5 | vs. SAC | W 128-103 | SGA 38P/7A; 18 team ASTs |
| Dec 3 | @ MIN | W 112-98 | Williams 28P/6R; Holmgren 5B |
| Dec 1 | vs. NOP | W 115-107 | SGA 35P; Defense clamps |
| Nov 29 | @ GSW | W 118-110 | Dort 20P; 12 3PM team |
| Nov 27 | vs. LAL | W 121-116 | Holmgren 22P/10R/4B |
Form: 5-0. 15-game streak overall, averaging 118.8 PPG with 106.4 OPP PPG. 4-1 ATS (as massive favorites).
Utah Jazz Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Dec 5 | @ POR | L 109-118 | Sexton 25P; 16 turnovers |
| Dec 3 | vs. HOU | L 102-120 | Collins 18P/9R; Poor 3PT% |
| Dec 1 | @ DEN | L 98-125 | George 22P; Blown out |
| Nov 29 | vs. SAS | L 110-115 | Markkanen DNP; Close L |
| Nov 27 | @ LAC | W 114-108 | Sexton 30P; Rare road W |
Form: 1-4. Four straight losses, scoring 104.8 PPG with defensive breakdowns (118.0 OPP PPG). 2-3 ATS as underdogs.
Series History
All-Time Regular Season: Thunder lead 78-62 in 140 games. OKC has owned lately, winning 9 of last 10.
2025-26 Season Series: Thunder 2-0. Oct 28: Thunder 122-104 @ Jazz (SGA 34P). Nov 15: Thunder 118-99 vs. Jazz (Holmgren 25P/12R). Averages: 220.5 total points; 80% to Thunder SU.
Trends: Thunder 8-2 SU last 10 H2H; UNDER in 7 of last 9.
Betting Trends
Key Trends:
Thunder: 18-5-0 ATS overall (78%); 10-1 ATS as 14+ favorites. 12-11 O/U; 22-1 SU.
Jazz: 9-13 ATS (41%); 5-6 ATS at home. 10-12 O/U; 1-4 SU L5.
H2H: Thunder 9-1 SU last 10; 70% UNDER.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 11.5
Utah Jazz 236.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 6, 2025
