Game Preview: Win-less OKC Thunder hopeful Russell Westbrook returns in home opener
By Alex Mcewen
OKC Thunder Starters
Point Guard: Dennis Schroder (Russell Westbrook?)
Shooting Guard: Terrance Ferguson
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward:Patrick Patterson
Center: Steven Adams**
Russell Westbrook listed as out on the Thunder’s injury report for tomorrow. By now you know the drill. Subject to change.
— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) October 20, 2018
OKC Thunder Bench
Point Guard: Raymond Felton,
Shooting Guard: Alex Abrines, Hamidou Diallo, Deonte Burton
Small Forward: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Abdel Nader
Power Forward: Jerami Grant
Center: Nerlens Noel, Tyler Davis
Injury notes/Suspensions:
- Russell Westbrook: although listed as out, he’ll be a game time decision. Given the OKC Thunder don’t play again until Thursday there is an argument to give Russ the additional five days rest. That said, there is an equal feeling the script is in place for Westbrook to play and then have four days rest until they play Boston.
- Andre Roberson will be out until December/January at a minimum (patellar tendon – rehab from suture removal to same knee)
Sacramento Kings Starters
Point Guard: De’Aaron Fox
Shooting Guard: Yogi Ferrell
Small Forward: Buddy Hield
Power Forward: Nemanja Bjelica
Center: Willie Cauley-Stein
Sacramento Kings Bench
Point Guard: Frank Mason III
Shooting Guard: Iman Shumpert
Small Forward: Justin Jackson, Ben McLemore
Power Forward: Marvin Bagley III, Skal Labissiere, Harry Giles,
Center: Zach Randolph
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Injuries:
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SG: Bogdan Bogdanovic – Knee is out
C: Kosta Koufus – Hamstring is out
Game Specifics:
Recent History:
All-Time the OKC Thunder lead 29-8 and are 7-3 in the past 10 games.
Fan Data:
The Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Tip: 6:00 PM CT (7:00 EST)
TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma and NBA League Pass (which is free this week)
Radio: Oklahoma City – WWLS 98.1FM OKC / 930AM (ESP)
Prediction
The Thunder will pick up their first victory of the 2018-19 season behind strong performances by Paul George, Steven Adams, and Jerami Grant. Expect PG to shake off his rusty 16-50 shooting from his first two games due to a combination of home cooking and porous Kings defense.
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Enjoy the game tonight Thunder Nation, if you are fortunate enough to be in attendance, have a stellar evening and take in all the sights & sounds that are offered at the Peake.