Thunder Face Jazz in Showdown of West's Top and Bottom Teams

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Utah Jazz in a matchup highlighting the disparity between the top and bottom teams in the Western Conference. The Thunder, currently leading the conference with a record of 35-7, come off a recent win against the Brooklyn Nets, while the Jazz sit last with a record of 10-31 and are on a three-game losing streak. Key players for the Thunder like Jalen Williams are questionable due to injuries, but they are expected to capitalize on the Jazz's weaknesses, particularly their lack of quality guard play. Historically, the Thunder have dominated this matchup, winning 133-106 in their last encounter earlier in the season. The upcoming game is crucial for the Thunder as they aim to maintain their home dominance and championship aspirations while the Jazz focus on rebuilding. Both teams are dealing with significant injury challenges, which could impact the game's outcome.