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Pregame Primer: Thunder (37-10) vs. Pelicans (12-36)

All the essentials for Thunder (37-10) vs. Pelicans (12-36): tip time, broadcast info, odds, injuries, and likely starters.
Pregame Primer: Thunder (37-10) vs. Pelicans (12-36)

Game Details

  • Date: January 27, 2026
  • Tip Time: 7:00 PM CT
  • Location: Paycom Center
  • TV: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Line: OKC -14.5
  • Season Series: OKC leads season (2-0)

Injury Report

OKC Pelicans
  • Alex Caruso - OUT (Right Thigh Strain)
  • Cason Wallace - GTD (Left Hip Soreness)
  • Isaiah Hartenstein - OUT (Right Calf Strain)
  • Ajay Mitchell - OUT (Abdomen Strain)
  • Jalen Williams - OUT (Right Hamstring Strain)
  • Nikola Topic - OUT (Groin Surgery)
  • Thomas Sorber - OFS (Right Knee Surgery)
  • Dejounte Murray - OUT (Right Achilles Surgery)

Likely Starters

OKC Pelicans
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Cason Wallace
  • Luguentz Dort
  • Jaylin Williams
  • Chet Holmgren
  • Trey Murphy
  • Herbert Jones
  • Saddiq Bey
  • Zion Williamson
  • Derik Queen