Game Preview: OKC Thunder in search of first win hope to continue Warriors misery

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Nuts and bolts

Despite the offensive struggles, the OKC Thunder should keep their starting line-up. There is a very good chance that the Warriors will have to change who they use due to injury.

Projected Line-ups

OKC Thunder Starters:

Point Guard: Chris Paul
Shooting Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Small Forward: Terrance Ferguson
Power Forward: Danilo Gallinari
Center: Steven Adams

OKC Thunder Bench:

Point Guard: Dennis Schroder.
Shooting Guard: Deonte Burton, Hamidou Diallo
Small Forward: Abdel Nader. Darius Bazley
Power Forward: Mike Muscala
Center: Nerlens Noel, Justin Patton

Injury notes:

Andre Roberson is still listed as out due to his knee

Golden State Warriors Staters:

Point Guard: Stephen Curry
Shooting Guard: D’Angelo Russell
Small Forward: Glenn Robinson III
Power Forward: Draymond Green
Center: Kevon Looney *

Golden State Warriors Bench:

Point Guard: Jordan Poole
Shooting Guard: Jacob Evans, Alex Burks**
Small Forward: Omari Spellman
Power Forward: Eric Paschall
Center: Marquese Chriss

Injury Notes:

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*Kevon Looney is listed as day to day due to hamstring tightness

**Alec Burks is listed as day to day due to an ankle injury

Willey Cauley-Stein is out due to a foot injury, not expected to return until November

Alen Smailigic is listed as day to day due to an ankle sprain.

Klay Thompson is not expected back this season after injuring his ACL in last year’s Finals.

Game specifics:

The Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena

Tipoff: 3:30 PM ET | 2:30 PM CT

TV: FS Oklahoma

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

History:

The teams have played 39 times as they are named today with the Warriors holding a 20-19 advantage.

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