Overview
- Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center, with national coverage on ESPN and streaming via Fubo and NBA League Pass.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as questionable due to an illness and took part in the Thunder’s morning shootaround.
- Oklahoma City lists Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber as out, while two-way players Brooks Barnhizer, Branden Carlson and Chris Youngblood are probable.
- Minnesota enters largely healthy with Anthony Edwards expected to start following back-to-back 40-point outings.
- The Thunder are 17-1 with nine straight wins and lead the NBA in defensive rating and net rating; they are 2-0 in West Group A with advancement on the line this week.