Projected Starting Lineups:
OKC Thunder Starters:
Point Guard: Chris Paul
Shooting Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Small Forward: *Terrance Ferguson (Luguentz Dort)
Power Forward: Danilo Gallinari
Center: *Steven Adams (Nerlens Noel)
OKC Thunder Bench:
Point Guard: Dennis Schroder
Shooting Guard: Deonte Burton, (Luguentz Dort)
Small Forward: Darius Bazley, Abdel Nader
Power Forward: Mike Muscala
Center: (Nerlens Noel), Justin Patton
Injury Notes:
- Steven Adams (ankle) missed the last two games and remains questionable
- Terrance Ferguson (personal) missed the last four games and is questionable
- Abdel Nader (ankle) is out indefinitely
- Andre Roberson is continuing his rehab away from the team. There is still no timetable for his return
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Minnesota Timberwolves Starters:
Point Guard: Andrew Wiggins
Shooting Guard: Jarrett Culver
Small Forward: Josh Okogie
Power Forward: Robert Covington
Center Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves Bench:
Point Guard: Shabazz Napier, Jordan McLaughlin
Shooting Guard: Allen Crabbe, Jaylen Nowell
Small Forward: Keita Bates-Diop, Kelan Martin
Power Forward:
Center: Gorgui Dieng, Jordan Bell, Noah Vonleh, Naz Reid
Injury Notes:
- Jake Layman (toe sprain) has missed 31 games and remains out with no definitive return date
Game Specifics
The Venue: Target Center
Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET Ι 7:00 PM CT
TV: FS Oklahoma
Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC
History
These teams have met 45 times as they are currently named. The OKC Thunder have won 32 of these games. The OKC Thunder has won both the previous meetings this season.
Check back post-game for Thunderous Intentions grades and roundup of the match.