The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. This is the third matchup of the season between the two squads. OKC won the first two times, with its latest victory on Nov. 7.
The Thunder (14-1) had a hot start in their 126-109 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday with a franchise-best 49 points in the first quarter. Chet Holmgren had an efficient 26 points. They’ve won six in a row.
Meanwhile, the Kings (3-11) have lost six in a row. They had a 123-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. DeMar DeRozan had an efficient 27 points.
The Thunder will be without the same group of players. Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (adductor strain) is out. Kenrich Williams (knee surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out. Branden Carlson (nasal fracture) is available.
Meanwhile, the Kings will be without their best player. Domantas Sabonis (knee soreness) is out. Keegan Murray (torn thumb UCL) is out. Isaiah Stevens (G League two-way) is out. Daeqwon Plowden (G League two-way) is out. Dylan Cardwell (G League two-way) is out.
Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.
