Though rumors have circulated of potential targets for the Oklahoma City Thunder, it's entirely possible it decides to keep the roster together for the playoffs.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite having the second-best record, are the very best team in the NBA and should only get better.

The NBA odds already have Utah listed as a massive underdog, and that spread could continue to grow with injuries up front for the visitor. With potential holes around the hoop, center Walker Kessler is called upon to pick up the slack in both scoring and rebounding.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA game to be played on January 22, 2025 on ESPN.

For the Oklahoma City Thunder to beat the Utah Jazz, it took 54 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It’s a loss, but it’s an impressive loss for the Jazz to lose close to the Thunder, 123-114. Yes, the Thunder were missing Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren,