The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, marking their second meeting of the season. The Thunder previously won 109-96 when the two teams last clashed on November 2. This matchup concludes a brief two-game road trip for Oklahoma City.
Upcoming Game Details
The Thunder enter the game with an impressive 13-1 record and have won their last five games. During their most recent outing, they secured a 109-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shone with 33 points, while teammate Chet Holmgren contributed 25 points.
Injury Report for Thunder
The Thunder will be facing some significant player absences:
- Jalen Williams – Out (wrist surgery)
- Aaron Wiggins – Out (adductor strain)
- Kenrich Williams – Out (knee surgery)
- Nikola Topic – Out (testicular surgery)
- Thomas Sorber – Out (torn ACL)
- Alex Caruso – Questionable (hand soreness)
Pelicans’ Current Situation
The Pelicans, struggling this season with a 2-11 record, are coming off a loss against the Golden State Warriors, where they fell 124-106. Trey Murphy III was a standout performer for New Orleans, scoring 20 points, but the team found few positives from the match.
Due to their back-to-back schedule, the Pelicans have yet to submit a comprehensive injury report. However, several key players are already confirmed as unavailable:
- Zion Williamson – Out (hamstring strain)
- Jordan Poole – Out (quad strain)
- Dejounte Murray – Out (torn Achilles)
Game Timing
Fans can look forward to the tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. CT in New Orleans. The upcoming contest presents both teams with a chance for redemption and crucial points early in the season.
