The OKC Thunder will host the Los Angeles Clippers at 7 p.m. CST Thursday.
OKC (24-2) is looking to rebound from a 111-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. Isaiah Joe is available after missing the last four games due to a left knee contusion.
Los Angeles (6-20) suffered a 121-103 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Former Thunder star James Harden will not play due to a left calf contusion.
Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s game between the Thunder and Clippers:
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What time is Thunder vs Clippers game tonight?Date: Thursday, Dec. 18Time: 7 p.m. CSTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers on tonight?TV:Â FanDuel Sports Network and NBA TVHow to watch online:Â Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Clippers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 126, Los Angeles 98
James Harden has shouldered a ton of shot creation duties for the Clippers this season, but he won’t suit up on Thursday. And without him, it’s hard to envision Los Angeles keeping up on the scoreboard with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. OKC should bounce back from its NBA Cup semifinals loss to San Antonio with a comfortable home win.
Thunder vs Clippers betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Dec. 17
Odds: Thunder by 17.5Over/under: 220.5Moneyline: OKC -1600 | Los Angeles +875
Thunder vs Clippers injury updatesThunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus injury management) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) is out.Clippers: Bradley Beal (left hip fracture) is out. James Harden (left calf contusion) is out. Derrick Jones Jr. (right knee sprain) is out. Yanic Konan Niederhauser (left knee soreness) is out. Chris Paul (not with team) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Los Angeles Clippers starters
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