Preview: Thunder look to overthrow Kings in first game back
Projected Lineups
OKC Thunder Starters
Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Josh Huestis
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward: Carmelo Anthony
Center: Steven Adams
OKC Thunder Bench
Point Guard: Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard: Alex Abrines, Terrance Ferguson
Small Forward: Jerami Grant, Josh Huestis
Power Forward: Patrick Patterson, Nick Collison
Center: Dakari Johnson
Injury notes:
- Andre Roberson – out for season (knee)
- Alex Abrines – day-to-day (hip)
Sacramento Kings Starters
Point Guard: De’Aaron Fox
Shooting Guard: Bogdan Bogdanovic
Small Forward: Justin Jackson
Power Forward: Zach Randolph
Center: Willie Cauley-Stine
Sacramento Kings Bench
Point Guard:
Shooting Guard: Buddy Hield, Garrett Temple, Vince Carter
Small Forward: JaKarr Sampson
Power Forward: Jack Cooley
Center: Kosta Koufos
Injury Notes:
De’Aaron Fox – day-to-day (head, made an appearance in rookie/sophomore game)
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Iman Shumpert – out indefinitely (foot)
Skal Labissiere – day-to-day (shoulder)
Frank Mason – targeting late February (heel)
Harry Giles – out for season (knee)
Injury notes as per rotoworld
Game Specifics:
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
TV In Oklahoma City and Area: FS Oklahoma HD
National: NBA League Pass
Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC
Game Time: 10:00 PM ET and 9:00 PM CT
Be sure to follow along during the game on Twitter with @thunderousint and stay tuned to the site for even more details. The Thunder stay in California Saturday (Feb 24) for another highly anticipated meeting with the Golden State Warriors.