OKC Thunder depth and speed key vs Orlando Magic: game preview

The OKC Thunder continue to alter their line-up after consistent injuries to players recently. Luguentz Dort got a surprise start against the Houston Rockets which proved to be a great decision, so do expect Billy Donovan to make changes.

Projected Line-ups:

OKC Thunder Starters:

Point Guard: Chris Paul
Shooting Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Small Forward: Luguentz Dort
Power Forward: Danilo Gallinari
Center:  Mike Muscala

OKC Thunder Bench:

Point Guard: Dennis Schroder
Shooting Guard: Deonte Burton, Hamidou Diallo
Small Forward: Darius Bazley
Power Forward: Kevin Hervey
Center: Justin Patton

Injury notes:

• Steven Adams left the game in Houston shortly after one minute and is questionable with a left ankle sprain.
• Nerlens Noel remains questionable with left ankle soreness.
• Abdel Nader is out due to an ankle injury.
• Terrance Ferguson is questionable to play.
• Andre Roberson continues his rehab away from the team.

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Orlando Magic Starters:

Point Guard: Markelle Fultz
Shooting Guard: Evan Fournier
Small Forward: Khem Birch
Power Forward: Aaron Gordon
Center: Nikola Vucevic

Orlando Magic Bench:

Point Guard: Michael Carter-Williams
Shooting Guard: Terrence Ross, B.J. Johnson
Small Forward: Wesley Iwundu
Power Forward: Amile Jefferson Gary Clark
Center: Mo Bamba

Injury notes:

• D.J. Augustin is out with left bone irritation.
• Jonathan Isaac has a left knee injury and is out.
• Al-Farouq Aminu is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus.

Game Specifics

The Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida

Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT

TV: FS Oklahoma

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

History:

The teams have played 23 times before being named today with the OKC Thunder holding the advantage of winning 16 of those matches. They both met on November 5th where OKC won 102-94.

Enjoy the game and check back after for player grades and reactions.