The Los Angeles Lakers and the OKC Thunder will face off between two top teams in the Western Conference for the second time this season. The Thunder won the first meeting 101-93 game, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading with 36 points and 9 assists. LeBron James Only 13 shots are limited to 12 points.

The Lakers, who struggled to win Homecourt Advantage in the playoffs, entered the game with a record of 47-30.

However, they are only half ahead of the fourth-place Denver Nuggets, but are just one game behind the No. 5 Golden State Warriors.

Meanwhile, the Thunder entered the game after the Western Conference No. 2 Houston Rockets ended their 11-game winning streak.

While there is no longer a chance of 70 wins no longer on the table, they are still shot down, especially Lakers’ star duo LeBron James and Luca Donkochi as potential playoff opponents.

Here is the latest damage report for the game:

La Lakers vs OKC Thunder Injury Report

Lakers

For the LA Lakers. LeBron James was listed as possible for the left groin strain, while Maxi Kleber went out after surgery due to a right foot injury.

OKC Thunder and Lightning

For Thunder, Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain), Alex Ducas (left quadrilateral strain), Ajay Mitchell (right toe injury), Nikola theme (left knee surgery), and Jaylin Williams (left ankle sprain) have been eliminated.

LA Lakers’ starting lineup and depth chart

Expect the Lakers to start Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves, LeBron James, Rui Hashimra and Jaxon Hays. Below is their depth map.

starter second third fourth
pg Luka Doncic Gabe Vincent Shake Milton
SG Austin Reaves Dalton Knecht Jordan Goodwin
SF Rui Hachimura Jarred Vanderbilt
pf LeBron James Dorian Finney-Smith Markieff Morris
c Jaxson Hayes Trey Jemison III Christian Koloko Alex Lens

OKC Thunder’s starting lineup and depth map

Expect Thunder to launch a group of starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Below is their depth map.

starter second third
pg Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Alex Caruso Adam Flagler
SG Lughentz is there Carson Wallace
SF Jaylen Williams Isaiah Giovanni
pf Chet Holmgren Aaron Wiggins Dillon Jones
c Isaiah Hartenstein Carlson Firefighting

How to watch La Lakers vs Okc Thunder

The game is scheduled to be tipped at 3:30 pm ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. It will be broadcast nationwide on NBA TV.

For streaming, the game will be live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, both of which require a paid subscription.

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