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OKC Thunder need to beware of the wounded Golden State Warriors

By Matthew Hallett

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 27: Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 27: Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Nuts and bolts:

The OKC Thunder starting lineup is fully healthy and set.

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: Hamidou Diallo, Deonte Burton
Small Forward: Darius Bazley, Abdel Nader
Power Forward: Mike Muscala
Center:  Nerlens Noel

Injury notes:

  • Andre Roberson is still listed as out and it is uncertain when he will make his season debut.

Golden State Warriors Starters:

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Point Guard: D’Angelo Russell (Ty Bowman will get the start if Russell does not play).
Shooting Guard: Jordan Poole
Small Forward: Glenn Robinson III
Power Forward: Eric Paschall
Center:  Willie Cauley-Stein

Golden State Warriors Bench:

Point Guard: Ty Bowman
Shooting Guard: Alec Burks
Small Forward:
Power Forward: Omari Spellman
Center:  Marquesse Chris

Injury Notes:

  • Klay Thompson is out most of the season (or potential the entire) due to a left ACL tear.
  • Stephen Curry is expected to miss at least three months due to a broken left hand.
  • Draymond Green is expected to miss the entire road trip due to a sprained finger.
  • Jacob Evans is expected back late November due to a left adductor injury.
  • Kevon Looney is out for the next four games due to neuropathy.
  • D’Angelo Russell is listed as day to day due to an ankle sprain (he played on Friday – so unless there is post game swelling he should suit up).
  • Alen Smailagic is expected to miss extended time due to a right ankle sprain

*All injury data obtained from basketball reference

Game specifics:

Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET  | 7:00 PM CT

TV: FS Oklahoma

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

History:

The teams have played 40 times as they are named today with the series being even at 20 each after the win earlier this season.

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