What’s the worst first-round playoff matchup for the OKC Thunder?
What’s the worst first-round playoff matchup for the OKC Thunder?
The OKC Thunder returns home for a game against the Sacramento Kings at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
This is the fourth and final meeting of the season between OKC (53-25) and Sacramento (45-33). The Kings have a 2-1 series lead, but the Thunder earned a 127-113 home win in the most recent meeting on Feb. 11.
Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) and Jalen Williams (ankle) will return after missing OKC’s last four games. The Thunder went 1-3 during that stretch.
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup:
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How to watch OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Tuesday, April 9
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
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Injury report for OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings
OKC Thunder injury report
- Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment) is out. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out. Gordon Hayward (left posterior tibialis strain) is out. Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) is out. Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) is out.
Sacramento Kings injury report
- Jordan Ford (G League two-way) is out. Kevin Huerter (left shoulder surgery) is out. Malik Monk (right knee sprain) is out.
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OKC Thunder starting lineup
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Josh Giddey
- Lu Dort
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
Sacramento Kings starting lineup
- De’Aaron Fox
- Keon Ellis
- Keegan Murray
- Harrison Barnes
- Domantas Sabonis
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