Game Preview: OKC Thunder aim for clean sweep over the Phoenix Suns
By Alex Mcewen
Projected Line-ups
OKC Thunder Starters:
Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Terrence Ferguson
Small Forward: Paul George*
Power Forward: Jerami Grant
Center: Steven Adams
OKC Thunder Bench
Point Guard: Dennis Schroder, Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard: Hamidou Diallo, Deonte Burton
Small Forward: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Abdel Nader, Donte Grantham*
Power Forward: Patrick Patterson
Center: Nerlens Noel
Injury and Player Notes:
Paul George: Right quad contusion, is listed as questionable
Thunder's injury report lists Paul George as questionable for Friday against the Suns with a right quad contusion, Alex Abrines (stomach illness) as out. Subject to change.
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) December 28, 2018
Alex Abrines: Illness, is listed as out
Andre Roberson: Avulsion Fracture will be out until at least January 11.
Donte Grantham: Recent two-way signee, appeared in nine games for the OKC Blue, posting 10.7 points per game on 41.5 percent from three.
Suns Starters
Point Guard: De’Anthony Melton
Shooting Guard: Devin Booker
Small Forward: Mikal Bridges
Power Forward: T.J. Warren
Center: Deandre Ayton
Suns Bench
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Point Guard: Elie Okobo, Jawun Evans
Shooting Guard: Troy Daniels
Small Forward: Josh Jackson, Kelly Oubre Jr.
Power Forward: Richaun Holmes, Eric Moreland, Dragan Bender
Center: Ryan Anderson
Injury notes:
Jamal Crawford: Ankle, is listed as a game time decision
Injury notes provided by CBSsports.com
Game Specifics
Recent History:
All-time the Thunder are 26-12 vs. the Suns. OKC is 7-3 in the last ten games against Phoenix.
Fan Data:
The Venue: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
The Tip: 8:00 PM CST (9:00 EST)
TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma
Radio: Oklahoma City – WWLS 98.1FM OKC / 930AM (ESP) and League Pass Audio
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Check back with Thunderous Intentions after the match for post game grades and the Topic: Thunder podcast crews analysis of the match. Then Saturday we’ll have the three key takeaways. Enjoy the game Thunder Nation.