Klay Thompson, Aleksej Pokusevski, late scratches for key matchup

The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to take on the Golden State Warriors in their final regular season road trip. Currently, the OKC Thunder are clinging to the tenth seed in the NBA’s Western Conference. The Thunder are 38-41 and a game up on the Dallas Mavericks. Now, they face a crucial matchup in the Bay. The Warriors will be without Klay Thompson.

The Golden State Warriors are a familiar foe for the OKC Thunder, and the majority of the fanbase will consider the Warriors a forever rival of the Thunder. Klay Thompson has tormented the Oklahoma City Thunder to the tune of 20 points, three rebounds, two assists, a steal, and nearly a block per game against OKC.

In the midst of his career, Thompson has blitzed the Oklahoma City Thunder for 42 points, 34 points, 32 points twice, 28 points, and 27 points twice, capping out at 11 games of 20-plus points and four 30-plus point outings.

Late Scratches impact key matchup for the OKC Thunder, as the Warriors will be without Klay Thompson.

Despite their road woes, the Golden State Warriors are still incredible at home, turning in a 32-8 record at the Chase Center. The Warriors will be without Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson for this game.

With this late scratch of Klay Thompson, the Oklahoma City Thunder also have a late scratch to report. The Thunder are down Aleksej Pokusevski (knee contusion) for this contest. The former first-round pick has been riddled with injuries this season, and this will be yet another game missed.

Beyond Pokusevski, the OKC Thunder are only without Kenrich Williams (wrist) and Chet Holmgren (foot), who are both out for the season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 4-6 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak, and 15-24 on the road this year. While the Warriors check in on a one-game skid, 5-5 in their last ten games, and 32-8 at home.