Utah Jazz @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Utah JazzJazz
1-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Home

Jazz vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: KJZZ / Jazz+ (Jazz), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

How to Watch Jazz vs Thunder: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Jazz KJZZ / Jazz+ · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassJazz: Jazz+ · Thunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jaxson HayesJazzC-FDay-To-DaySorenessOct 26, 2026
Jusuf NurkicJazzCOutFootOct 7, 2026

Status as of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Jazz

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Jazz vs Thunder Preview

The Jazz are 1-3 this season, while the Thunder are 4-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 4-0. The Thunder rank 1st in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Keyonte George (22.8 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game).

Jazz vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 4-0

Previous meetings

Jazz vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Jazz 4 GPThunder 4 GP
112.8#18
Points per game
111.3#21
121.0#22
Opponent points
100.8#2
46.2%#14
Field goal %
44.6%#22
32.4%#17
Three-point %
34.4%#13
73.7%#22
Free throw %
87.5%#1
45.0#15
Rebounds
46.8#9
27.3#8
Assists
23.3#26
5.5#29
Steals
9.5#15
6.5#7
Blocks
7.8#2
16.5#20
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

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This Jazz vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Jazz host the Nets Jan 4; Thunder host the Kings Jan 3.

Jazz vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Jazz vs Thunder start?

The Utah Jazz play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Jazz vs Thunder on?

Local TV: KJZZ / Jazz+ (Jazz), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Jazz and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Jazz were 1-3 and the Thunder were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Jazz vs Thunder?

As of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, out, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, out, knee); Jaxson Hayes (Jazz, day-to-day, soreness).

How did Jazz vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Jazz vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Jazz 146-111 on Apr 5, 2026 at home.

Where is Jazz vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Jazz vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Jazz and Thunder markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Thunder+ for Thunder fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.