Jan 5, 2026 1 min read thunder pregame

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

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

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

Game Details

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))