For live updates of the Thunder's game against the Jazz, please regularly check back to this post: The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. The Jazz will start Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic.

Golden State (18-17) was without Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (sick) Draymond Green (rest) and De'Anthony Melton (knee) on Jan. 2 and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the Thunder loss that he was hopeful for their return Saturday against Utah.

The Portland Trail Blazers play the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in an NBA matchup at ModaCenter. When: 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5 Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM). TV channel: KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184).

Eastern Conference-leading Pistons bring their three-game winning streak to Salt Lake City as they face struggling Jazz at 9:30 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch for free.

Preview the Golden State Warriors' NBA matchup with Utah, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the early part of the season look easy. Not only with their 24-1 start, but their margin of victory.