Preview: OKC Thunder hope to bounce back against Orlando
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)
Orlando Magic Starters
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Point Guard: D.J. Augustin
Shooting Guard: Evan Fournier
Small Forward: Jonathon Simmons
Power Forward: Aaron Gordon
Center: Nikola Vucevic
Orlando Magic Bench
Point Guard: Shelvin Mack
Shooting Guard: Mario Herzonja, Rashad Vaughn, Aaron Afflalo
Small Forward: Wesley Iwundu
Power Forward: Marreese Speights
Center: Bismack Biyombo, Khem Burch
Injury Notes:
- Jonathan Isaac – day-to-day (ankle)
- Marreese Speights – expected to play (personal)
- Terrance Ross – out indefinitely (knee)
Injury notes as per Rotoworld
All statistics per Basketball Reference
Game Specifics:
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV In Oklahoma City and Area: FS Oklahoma HD
National: NBA League Pass
Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET and 7:00 PM CT
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