OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz predicted starting lineups and depth chart for April 11 | 2024-25 NBA season

Friday’s NBA lineup features a matchup between the OKC Thunder and the Utah Jazz — a meeting of the Western Conference’s top and bottom teams, respectively. But the game might not live up to its billing, as the Thunder will be missing most of the stars who helped them achieve a stellar 66-14 record.

OKC enters the contest having won 13 of their last 15 games, during which they locked up the league’s best overall record, homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs and set a new franchise mark for wins.

They’ll take on a Jazz squad that just snapped a nine-game skid with an overtime win on Wednesday, but are mainly focused on getting reps for their young talent as they finish the season aiming for a high draft pick.

With numerous players sidelined, injuries and availability will play a major role in shaping tonight’s contest. Here's the latest on that front:

OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz injury reports

OKC Thunder

The Thunder will be down a long list of contributors due to various ailments. Alex Caruso (right ankle sprain), Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) and Luguentz Dort (right knee injury management) are out.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is sidelined with a left shin contusion, while Isaiah Hartenstein nurses left Achilles tendinitis. Chet Holmgren is out due to lower back spasms. Nikola Topić (left knee surgery), Cason Wallace (right shoulder strain) and Jalen Williams (right hip strain) will also miss the game.

On a brighter note, rookie guard Ajay Mitchell has been removed from the injury report, making him eligible to play for the first time since January — a key opportunity to shake off rust ahead of the playoffs.

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Utah Jazz

Utah will also be without a large chunk of its roster.

Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis), John Collins (left ankle sprain), Elijah Harkless (left groin strain), Taylor Hendricks (right fibula fracture), Walker Kessler (nasal fracture, concussion protocol), Lauri Markkanen (knee management), KJ Martin (illness) and Cody Williams (illness) have all been ruled out.

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OKC Thunder starting lineup and depth chart

With a spate of players out, expect the Thunder to roll out a starting group of Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams.

	Starter	2nd
PG	Ajay Mitchell	Adam Flagler
SG	Isaiah Joe	Alex Ducas
SF	Aaron Wiggins
PF	Kenrich Williams	Dillon Jones
C	Jaylin Williams	Branden Carlson

Utah Jazz starting lineup and depth chart

Expect the Jazz to start Colin Sexton, Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Johnny Juzang and Kyle Filipowski.

	Starter	2nd
PG	Keyonte George
SG	Collin Sexton	Jaden Springer
SF	Brice Sensabaugh	Svi Mykhailiuk
PF	Johnny Juzang	Micah Potter
C	Kyle Filipowski	Oscar Tshiebwe

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How to watch OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz

Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Fans in regional markets can catch the action on KJZZ (Utah) and FDSOK (OKC).

For those streaming, the game will be available live via NBA League Pass and FuboTV — both of which require an active subscription.