The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Houston Rockets on Saturday in a highly anticipated matchup. This game marks the third encounter between the two teams this season, with the Thunder winning the previous two games, the last being on January 15.
Team Records and Recent Performance
The Thunder currently hold a strong record of 40 wins and 12 losses. However, they are continuing their season without key player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Recently, the Thunder suffered a setback, losing 116-106 to the San Antonio Spurs amid the NBA trade deadline chaos. In that game, Kenrich Williams led the scoring for OKC with 25 points, closely followed by Jaylin Williams, who contributed 24 points.
On the other hand, the Rockets, with a record of 31 wins and 19 losses, are experiencing a tough period. They faced a 109-99 defeat against the Charlotte Hornets in their latest outing, despite Kevin Durant’s impressive 31-point performance.
Current Injury Report
Injuries are impacting both teams as they prepare for Saturday’s game. Below is a detailed injury list:
Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Abdominal strain (Out)
- Jalen Williams – Hamstring strain (Out)
- Ajay Mitchell – Abdominal strain (Out)
- Nikola Topic – Testicular surgery (Out)
- Thomas Sorber – Torn ACL (Out)
Houston Rockets Injuries
- Fred VanVleet – Torn ACL (Out)
- Steven Adams – Ankle surgery (Out)
- Jae’Sean Tate – Wrist contusion (Out)
- Tristen Newton – G League two-way (Out)
Game Details
The Thunder and Rockets will tip off at 2:30 p.m. CT in Oklahoma City. Both teams will need to adjust their strategies given their current injury challenges. Fans can expect an intense clash as they seek to improve their standings in the league.
