Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers at 7 p.m. CST Thursday.

OKC (24-2) is looking to bounce back from a 111-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the NBA Cup semifinals. Los Angeles (6-20) suffered a 121-103 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Clippers game:

Order new book on Thunder’s run to NBA title

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End third quarter: Thunder 103, Clippers 83 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 30-point mark again

OKC leads Clippers 103-83 following a dominant third quarter from the Thunder which featured a 25-8 run highlighted by SGA, who’s now up to 32 points on the night.

Halftime: Thunder 64, Clippers 55 | Chet Holmgren, OKC roar past LA in second quarter

Thunder lead Clippers 64-55 at halftime following a 21-7 run midway through the second quarter. Chet Holmgren leads OKC with 18 points and four rebounds while SGA has chipped in with 13.

End of first quarter: Clippers 33, Thunder 27 | Kawhi Leonard, LA take early lead

LA has made life tough so far, draining 14 of its first 22 shots led by eight points from Kawhi Leonard and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Chet Holmgren leads OKC with 11.

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 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.

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Thunder vs Clippers betting odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, Dec. 18

Odds: Thunder by 17.5Over/under: 222.5Moneyline: OKC -2000 | Los Angeles +1000

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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. Cam Christie (right foot soreness) is questionable. 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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Projected OKC Thunder starters

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Projected Los Angeles Clippers starters

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