Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers make their first appearance of the season at Paycom Center on Wednesday night against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder.

OKC (11-1) cruised to a 126-102 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.

Los Angeles (8-3) secured a 121-111 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.

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Thunder vs Lakers injury updatesThunder: Lu Dort (right upper trap strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out.Lakers: LeBron James (right sciatica) is out. Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) is out. Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) is out.

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What time is Thunder vs Lakers game tonight?Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12Time: 8:30 p.m. CSTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City

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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers on tonight?TV: ESPN, FanDuel Sports NetworkHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)

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Thunder vs Lakers predictions, picks

Justin Martinez: OKC 122, Los Angeles 116

Los Angeles ranks fifth in the NBA in points in the paint per game (53.8). Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are crafty finishers around the rim, and they have a new pick-and-roll partner in Deandre Ayton. But OKC boasts the best interior defense in the league with two 7-footers, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, patrolling the paint. And while the Thunder has the defensive weapons to get stops, the Lakers are far less equipped in that department. I’m going with OKC at home.

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Thunder vs Lakers betting odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 12

Odds: Thunder by 6.5Over/under: 228.5Moneyline: OKC -275 | Los Angeles +225

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