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Pregame Primer: Thunder (30-6) vs. Hornets (12-23)

All the essentials for Thunder (30-6) vs. Hornets (12-23): tip time, broadcast info, odds, injuries, and likely starters.
Pregame Primer: Thunder (30-6) vs. Hornets (12-23)

Game Details

  • Date: January 05, 2026
  • Tip Time: 7:00 PM CT
  • Location: Paycom Center
  • TV: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Line: OKC -15.5
  • Season Series: OKC leads season 1-0

Injury Report

OKC Hornets
  • Brooks Barnhizer - Out (Ankle Not Specified Leg)
  • Alex Caruso - Out (Back Soreness Torso)
  • Jaylin Williams - Out (Heel Inflammation Leg (Right))
  • Isaiah Hartenstein - Out (Calf Strain Leg (Right))
  • Ousmane Dieng - Out (Calf Strain Leg (Right))
  • Tidjane Salaun - Day-To-Day (Ankle Soreness Leg (Left))
  • Moussa Diabate - Day-To-Day (Wrist Sprain Arm (Right))
  • Kon Knueppel - Day-To-Day (Hip Bruise Torso (Right))
  • Brandon Miller - Day-To-Day (Knee Bruise Leg (Left))
  • Ryan Kalkbrenner - Out (Elbow Sprain Arm (Left))

Likely Starters

OKC Hornets
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Cason Wallace
  • Luguentz Dort
  • Jalen Williams
  • Chet Holmgren
  • LaMelo Ball
  • Kon Knueppel
  • Brandon Miller
  • Miles Bridges
  • Moussa Diabate