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The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their final road trip when they face the Utah Jazz on Friday. This will be the season’s fourth matchup between the two squads. OKC won the first three with its latest victory on Feb. 21.
The Thunder (66-14) have nothing at stake. They clinched the NBA’s best record with a convincing win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Jalen Williams led the way with an efficient 33 points.
Meanwhile, the Jazz (17-63) are in a heated race for the league’s worst record. They snapped a nine-game losing streak with an overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Kyle Filipowski scored 30 points.
Both teams will have lengthy injury reports. Several of the top players will sit out due to different reasons. For the Thunder, it’s a luxurious rest. For the Jazz, it’s the hope to get more lottery odds.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin contusion) is out. Jalen Williams (hip strain) is out. Chet Holmgren (back spasm) is out. Lu Dort (patellofemoral injury management) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles tendinitis) is out. Cason Wallace (shoulder strain) is out. Alex Caruso (ankle sprain) is out. Ousmane Dieng (calf strain) is out. Nikola Topic (torn ACL)n is out.
For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen (knee injury management) is out. John Collins (ankle sprain) is out. Jordan Clarkson (plantar fasciitis) is out. Walker Kessler (nasal fracture; concussion protocol) is out. Cody Williams (illness) is out. KJ Martin (illness) is out. Taylor Hendricks (fibula fracture) is out. Elijah Harkless (groin strain) is out. Isaiah Collier (hamstring soreness) is questionable.
Tipoff from Utah is set for 8:30 p.m. CT.
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