Thunder Face Jazz in Anticipated NBA Showdown on November 21

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting a record of 15-1, are set to take on the Utah Jazz (5-9) on November 21, 2025. This much-anticipated matchup will be aired on KJZZ, Jazz+, and FDSOK. The Thunder enter the game as 16.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 233.5 points.

The Thunder have been impressive, winning their last seven games. In their latest outing, they secured a 113-99 victory against an undisclosed opponent, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 33 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Chet Holmgren also contributed significantly with 21 points.

On the other hand, the Jazz will be looking to bounce back after a tough 140-126 loss to another rival on Tuesday. Lauri Markkanen showcased his skills with 31 points, while Keyonte George added 34 points despite the defeat.

The Thunder will be missing several key players, including Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) and Aaron Wiggins (adductor strain), among others. The Jazz’s roster will also see absences, with Walker Kessler (torn labrum) and Georges Niang (foot stress reaction) among those ruled out.

This game marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams, occurring during the 2025 NBA Cup West Group A’s group play. The Thunder’s strong defensive record, allowing just 105.9 points per game, contrasts sharply with the Jazz’s struggle to contain opposing offenses, leading to an average of 124.9 points allowed.

Experts predict the Thunder will dominate, with a forecasted score of 133 to 113 in their favor. Betting markets reflect this sentiment, anticipating the Thunder’s high-scoring performance, highlighted by players like Gilgeous-Alexander.

For fans wanting to catch the action, tune in to the listed channels for live coverage of this exciting NBA matchup.