The OKC Thunder will continue its 2025-26 NBA season with a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
OKC (11-1) cruised to a 126-102 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Thunder has the best record in the NBA, and it’s on a three-game winning streak.
Los Angeles (8-3) secured a 121-111 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. The Lakers have won six of their last seven games.
Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday’s game between the Thunder and Lakers:
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What time is Thunder vs Lakers game tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Time: 8:30 p.m. CST
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
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Thunder vs Lakers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 122, Los Angeles 116
Los Angeles ranks fifth in the NBA in points in the paint per game (53.8). Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are crafty finishers around the rim, and they have a new pick-and-roll partner in Deandre Ayton. But OKC boasts the best interior defense in the league with two 7-footers, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, patrolling the paint. And while the Thunder has the defensive weapons to get stops, the Lakers are far less equipped in that department. I’m going with OKC at home.
Thunder vs Lakers betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Odds: Thunder by 6.5
- Over/under: 228.5
- Moneyline: OKC -275 | Los Angeles +225
Thunder vs Lakers injury updates
- Thunder: Lu Dort (right upper trap strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out.
- Lakers: LeBron James (right sciatica) is out. Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) is out. Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Los Angeles Lakers starters
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