OKC Thunder face LA Clippers for second time: preview

Clippers projected starting lineup:

The following was the lineup who played the Jazz on Wednesday but if Paul George is back he’ll replace Kennard:

• Reggie Jackson – point guard
• Terance Mann – shooting guard
• Luke Kennard- small forward
• Marcus Morris Sr.- power forward
• Ivica Zubac – center

Clippers Injuries:

• Paul George (elbow) is questionable
• Serge Ibaka (personal) is out.
• Nicolas Batum (ankle) is questionable for Saturday
  Day To Day (Illness) – Johnson did not play in Friday’s game (Oct. 29) against the Trail Blazers.
• Jason Preston (foot) had surgery and will be out indefinitely
• Kawhi Leonard (ACL) continues to rehab and has no definitive return date.

OKC Thunder injuries:

• Lu Dort (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday

History:

This is the second of three meetings this season between the squads with the initial meeting on November 1st going to the Clippers in a close contested 99-94 battle. They’ll tip off again on April 10th in Los Angeles.

All-time these two clubs have played each other 48 times in the regular season with each team winning 24 times.

Of all the teams the OKC Thunder this club should be the one they try to defeat given they own their draft pick.

Game Specifics:

Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tip-off: at 7:00 p.m. Central Time (8:00 p.m. EST)

TV/Web: Bally Sports Oklahoma of NBA League Pass

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM