Predicted Line-ups
OKC Thunder Starters
Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Corey Brewer
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward: Carmelo Anthony
Center: Steven Adams
OKC Thunder Bench
Point Guard: Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard: Terrance Ferguson, Alex Abrines
Small Forward: Jerami Grant, Josh Huestis
Power Forward: Patrick Patterson,
Center: Dakari Johnson, Nick Collison
Injury notes
- Paul George’s hip, Steven Adams’s arm/wrist/hand, and according to Russell Westbrook, “A lot of (stuff) going on in my body, but that’s everyone right now.” Expect them all to play.
- Andre Roberson, (torn patellar tendon), thus out-for-season.
Utah Jazz Starters
Point Guard: Ricky Rubio
Shooting Guard: Donovan Mitchell
Small Forward: Joe Ingles
Power Forward: Derrick Favors
Center: Rudy Gobert
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- Aleksej Pokusevski sidelined approximately 6 weeks with ankle injury
- Damian Lillard does not fit with the OKC Thunder
Utah Jazz Bench
Point Guard: Dante Exum, Raul Neto
Shooting Guard: Alec Burks
Small Forward: Jae Crowder, Royce O’Neale
Power Forward: Jonas Jerebko
Center: Ekpe Udoh
Injury notes/Suspensions:
- Thabo Sefolosha, knee surgery, out-for-season
Game Specifics
The Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tipoff: 10:30 PM ET | 9:00 PM CT
TV: TNT
Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC
It’s no surprise, the OKC Thunder need their best players to play well in order for the team to play well. Since they are as top heavy as any team, they simply can’t get by if Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Steven Adams aren’t up to their usual standards. At this point, the Thunder will take a few shots going down from Carmelo Anthony and simple, solid performances from the bench, but those three will have to carry the team.
Heal up, you three, you’re about to have a whole team on your backs.
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