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OKC Thunder versus Raptors: the Canadian Bowl – preview

By Tamberlyn Richardson

Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) drives to the basket as OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2): Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) drives to the basket as OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2): Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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OKC Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) gestures after a three point basket against the Utah Jazz: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

Injuries and projected starting lineups:

Raptors projected starting lineup:

  • Fred VanVleet – point guard
  • Gary Trent Jr.  – shooting guard
  • Scottie Barnes – small forward
  • Pascal Siakam – power forward
  • Precious Achiuwa – center

Raptors injuries:

  • OG Anunoby (hip)
  • Khem Birch (knee swelling)

Nick Nurse spoke to the media on Tuesday and said neither Anunoby or Birch are close to a return. A disappointing situation for the Raptors fans who are anxious to have the team fully healthy because they’ve yet to truly see what this team can be given so much roster fluctuation.

OKC Thunder injuries:

  • At the time of creating this preview OKC had no injuries on the reports so check the site later today as Rylan Stiles will offer any changes following Mark Daigneaults pregame media session.

History:

The clubs have played each other 49 times all-time with the OKC Thunder holding the advantage of winning 30 matches versus 19 for the Raptors.

Last season,  the Raptors and Thunder played the typical two regular-season matches with each team winning on the road. The second match will occur in OKC on February 9th.

Game Specifics:

Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Ontario

Tip-off: Wednesday, December 8th, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time (7:30 p.m. EST)

Where to watch: Bally Sports Oklahoma or NBA League Pass

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM

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