The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the LA Clippers on Thursday. This will be the second matchup of the season between the squads. Last time, OKC blew out LA in a lopsided win on Nov. 4.

The Thunder (24-2) hope to bounce back from a rare defeat. They had a four-day break to digest their 111-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander only had 29 points and five assists.

Meanwhile, the Clippers (6-20) continue to free-fall. They’ve lost four in a row. The Memphis Grizzlies blew them out in a 121-103 loss on Monday. Kawhi Leonard had a quiet 21 points.

Here’s how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Clippers vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, NBA TV

Start time: 7 p.m. CT

Where to watch Clippers vs. Thunder on livestream

Watch Clippers vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial)

Clippers vs. Thunder injury updates

Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus injury management) is out. Jaylin Williams (heel bursitis) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.

Clippers: James Harden (calf contusion) is out. Derrick Jones. Jr. (knee sprain) is out. Bradley Beal (hip fracture) is out. Yanic Konan Niederhauser (knee soreness) is out. Chris Paul (not with team) is out.

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceLu DortJalen WilliamsChet Holmgren

LA Clippers

Kris DunnKobe BrownKawhi LeonardJohn CollinsIvica ZubacClippers vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds

Thunder 129, Clippers 107: This is a double whammy for the Thunder. After sitting on a rare loss, they’ll have a chance to get back on track. They’ve been unbeatable at home so far this season and have been a win machine. Expect that to continue. Meanwhile, the Clippers are filled with bad vibes. A disgruntled locker room has torpedoed their aspirations. And with Harden out, OKC’s defense should be able to create plenty of turnovers. All while helping their possible 2026 lottery pick odds, too.

ODDS: Thunder by 17.5 points

O/U: 220.5

All NBA Odds via BetMGM.

Thunder 2025-26 scheduleFriday, Dec. 19 at TimberwolvesMonday, Dec. 22 vs. GrizzliesTuesday, Dec. 23 at Spurs

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