Preview 1 of 82: Thunder @ Warriors
Time: 9:30 PM CST
Stream: TNT
Radio: WWLS (98.1 FM OKC / 97.1 FM Tulsa)
The wait is finally over, Thunder fans. Basketball is back and in a big way, as the Thunder face the Golden State Warriors in Oakland tonight.
Unfortunately, Russell Westbrook won’t be available for opening night, so micro-analyzing every interaction between him and Kevin Durant will have to wait until November. However, the Thunder roster features explosive talent including Paul George, Dennis Schröder, Steven Adams and rising rookie phenom (yeah, you heard me) Hamidou Diallo. So, put your Thunder in the “all the way up” position and get excited for another season of basketball.
Tip-off is at 9:30PM CT on TNT. According to OddsShark, the Thunder are 13-point underdogs.
Injury Report
Thunder
- Russell Westbrook: Out — Knee
- Andre Roberson: Out — Knee
- Steven Adams: Questionable — Back
Warriors
- DeMarcus Cousins: Out — Achilles
- Damion Lee: Out — Foot
What to Watch For
Looming Lineup. As of publication, Coach Billy Donovan has not released the official starting lineup for tonight’s game. For the first time in a long time, more than one starting spot is up for grabs. With Andre Roberson out, Terrance Ferguson emerged as the obvious choice to start at shooting guard. Ferguson started in place of Roberson for the majority of last season, including the playoffs, after Roberson went down in January.
Supporter access
Read on by becoming a Supporter
Daily Thunder is reader-supported and independent. Supporters unlock early and exclusive posts while helping keep DT free of clickbait, pop-ups, and gambling influence.
