The OKC Thunder will continue preseason play ahead of the 2025-26 NBA campaign with a home game against the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. Thursday.

This is the third of six preseason games for OKC, which won its first NBA championship last season. The Thunder (1-1) is looking to bounce back from a 106-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s game between the Thunder and Hornets:

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What time is Thunder vs Hornets on Thursday?Date: Thursday, Oct. 9Time: 7 p.m. CTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City

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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets on tonight?TV: FanDuel Sports Network, KSBI-52 (OKC), KQCW-19 (Tulsa)Streaming: Thunder appHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)

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OKC Thunder preseason schedule

All times are Central

Sunday, Oct. 5: OKC Thunder 135, Charlotte Hornets 114Monday, Oct. 6: Dallas Mavericks 106, OKC Thunder 89Thursday, Oct. 9: vs. Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. (FDSN, KSBI-52, KQCW-19)Saturday, Oct. 11: at Indiana Pacers at 6 p.m. (FDSN)Tuesday, Oct. 14: at Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m. (Peacock)Friday, Oct. 17: vs. Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m. (FDSN, KSBI-52, KQCW-19)

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