The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Thursday night as they host the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown.
Oklahoma City enters Thursday’s game with a 60-16 record after defeating the Detroit Pistons at home in overtime on Monday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
(Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)
In Monday’s victory over the Pistons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 47 points, five rebounds and three assists while Chet Holmgren added 13 points and nine rebounds of his own.
Now Oklahoma City will try to grab another victory on Thursday as they face off against the Lakers in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Los Angeles enters Thursday’s contest with a 50-26 record after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka DoncicMarc Lebryk-Imagn Images
(Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images)
Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 42 points, five rebounds and 12 assists while Austin Reaves recorded 19 points, six rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Lakers Injury Report: Will Marcus Smart Play?
For the Lakers, they have only one player listed on their injury report for Thursday’s game as they have ruled out Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Los Angeles has ruled out Smart due to a right ankle contusion as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest.
With Smart still sidelined, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard could all continue to have increased roles.
Thunder Injury Report: Will Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso Play?
On the other side, the Thunder have two players listed on their injury report, including guard Alex Caruso.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex CarusoAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images
(Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)
Oklahoma City has listed Caruso as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 9.
If Caruso is sidelined, Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe could all be in line for increased roles.
The Thunder have ruled out Thomas Sorber as he is set to miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a torn ACL.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams.Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
The good news for the Thunder is that both Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein are off the injury report and will return on Thursday after missing Monday’s victory due to injury management.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Lakers and Thunder from Oklahoma City at 9:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.