Thunder vs Hornets: TV Channel, Start Time, NBA Schedule, Injury Report
On Monday, January 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Charlotte Hornets at the Paycom Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. CST, offering a promising matchup for basketball fans.
Recent Performance
The Thunder, with a record of 30-6, recently suffered a narrow 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, ending their four-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Hornets, sitting at 12-23, secured a solid 112-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls, snapping their own three-game losing streak.
Television and Streaming Information
Fans can watch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network. Additionally, it is available for online streaming through Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with injuries that could impact their performance:
- Thunder Injuries:
- Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) – out
- Alex Caruso (low back soreness) – out
- Ousmane Dieng (right calf strain) – out
- Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) – out
- Thomas Sorber (ACL recovery) – out
- Nikola Topić (surgical recovery) – out
- Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) – out
- Hornets Injuries:
- Moussa Diabaté (right wrist sprain) – probable
- Ryan Kalkbrenner (left elbow sprain) – out
- Kon Knueppel (right hip contusion) – probable
- Brandon Miller (left knee contusion) – probable
- Mason Plumlee (right groin surgery) – out
- Tidjane Salaun (left ankle sprain) – probable
- KJ Simpson (G League two-way) – out
- Grant Williams (right knee surgery) – out
Game Predictions and Odds
According to betting odds from BetMGM, the Thunder are favorites, listed at 15.5 points over the Hornets. The over/under for the game is set at 234.5 points, with the moneyline at OKC -1200 and Charlotte +725.
With the Thunder looking to rebound from their recent loss, this game presents a favorable matchup. The Hornets are struggling defensively, which could give Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the opportunity to excel after his recent performance against the Suns.
As the teams prepare to clash, fans can expect an exciting evening of NBA action at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
