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Clemente Almanza

Thunder vs. Hornets: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Thursday

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Thunder (15-19) play their first road game after going 4-3 on a seven-game homestand, their longest of the season. In their last game, the Thunder used a well-balanced offensive attack to defeat the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder are 1.5 games out of 10th in the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (9-26) have been one of the worst teams in the league this season. The Hornets are on a two-game losing streak; their most recent loss came against the Golden State Warriors.

How to watch

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 29
  • Time: 6 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Oklahoma

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Josh Giddey
  • Lu Dort
  • Jalen Williams
  • Mike Muscala

Charlotte Hornets

  • LaMelo Ball
  • Terry Rozier
  • Gordon Hayward
  • PJ Washington
  • Mason Plumlee

Thunder at Hornets notable injuries

Thunder: Chet Holmgren is out due to foot surgery. Aleksej Pokusevski is out due to a left leg injury. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is out due to an ankle sprain. Ousmane Dieng is out due to a wrist fracture.

Hornets: Dennis Smith Jr. is questionable due to an ankle sprain. Kelly Oubre Jr. is doubtful due to a hand sprain. Cody Martin is out due to a knee procedure. Nick Richards is out due to an ankle sprain.

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