Isaiah Joe will make his return for the OKC Thunder during a home game against the Los Angeles Clippers at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Joe has missed the last four games due to a left knee contusion. He’s averaging career highs of 12.9 points and 2.8 rebounds this season on 41.9% shooting from deep.

OKC will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus injury management) and Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis). Thursday’s contest marks the first night of a back-to-back for the Thunder (24-2), which will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

The Clippers (6-20) won’t be at full strength either. Most notably, former Thunder star James Harden is out due to a left calf contusion.

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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

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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers on tonight?TV: FanDuel Sports Network and NBA TVHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)

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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.

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