April 8, 2026 2:04 pm EDT

The Los Angeles Clippers (41-38) will look to Kawhi Leonard (sixth in NBA, 28.1 points per game) when they try to overcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (second in league, 31.3) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (63-16) on April 8, 2026 at Intuit Dome.

How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles ClippersOklahoma City vs. Los Angeles odds

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Injury reportsThunder

Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),

Jalen Williams: Day-To-Day (Hamstring)

Clippers

Bradley Beal: Out For Season (Hip),

Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Out For Season (Foot),

Isaiah Jackson: Out (Ankle)

Stats to know
The Thunder average 119.3 points per game. That’s 6.9 more points than the 112.4 the Clippers allow.
The Clippers score an average of 114.0 points per game, which is 6.7 more points than the 107.3 the Thunder give up.

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