Fresh off a road victory, the Thunder returns home to take on the Sacramento Kings.
After a long road trip, the Thunder are returning home for their final stretch of regular season play — all of which will come in the Paycom Center. This is fitting, as the Thunder secured a top-four seed in the Western Conference, meaning they’ll be kicking off the playoffs in Oklahoma City.
They now play a Sacramento Kings team that has taken two of the three games of the regular season series. The Thunder is looking to continue battling for the top seed in the Western Conference, though they’re currently the No. 3 seed, while the Kings are in the thick of a battle to snag the No. 6 seed and avoid the play-in.
It’s no secret the Kings have been a tough matchup for the Thunder in recent history, though Oklahoma City took the recent matchup between the two teams.
Injury Report
Thunder:
Jalen Williams, Questionable (Ankle)
Olivier Sarr, OUT (G Leagu
Ousmane Dieng, OUT (G League)
Adam Flagler, OUT (G League)
Keyontae Johnson, OUT (G League)
Gordon Hayward, OUT (Posterior Tibialis)
Kings:
Keegan Murray, Questionable (Calf)
Malik Monk, OUT (Knee)
Kevin Huerter, OUT (Shoulder)
Jordan Ford, OUT (G League)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back. While there is no need to rush Jalen Williams back — with three more opportunities for him to return this season — Gilgeous-Alexander’s return is a big comfort. If Williams is ready to go, this could be a huge stretch for the Thunder.
On the other side, Murray being questionable could be a big break for the Thunder. He’s capable of getting hot from beyond the arc and making defense much more difficult for the Thunder defense.
Updated Odds
Finally on their home floor, where they’re 29-8 on the season, the Thunder is a 5.5-point favorite over a good team. A second straight win could truly do a lot for this Thunder team just ahead of postseason basketball.
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