The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) host the Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) on Sunday for their first regular-season meeting of the 2026-27 campaign. This contest marks the first night of a back-to-back for OKC, which enters the game following a gritty 96-84 victory over the Denver Nuggets in its home opener. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 20-point streak snapped during that win, where he managed just 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting, the Thunder’s defense proved decisive in securing the early-season lead.
OKC seeks third straight win as SGA rebounds from rough start against a depleted LA squad
The Clippers arrive in Oklahoma City looking to bounce back from a 125-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Despite the defeat, Darius Garland delivered a standout performance with 26 points and six assists, while Brook Lopez provided a vintage-style contribution with 22 points off the bench. However, Los Angeles faces significant roster challenges, as they must navigate this matchup without several key contributors due to injury, forcing the coaching staff to rely heavily on their remaining rotation to compete against the league’s top defense.
Injury reports indicate a major absence for the Clippers, who will be without Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, Max Strus, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, and Jordan Miller. The Thunder also face losses, with Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber out following back surgeries, and Otega Oweh not with the team. Fans can follow real-time scores, play-by-play action, and post-game analysis by checking back to this live update hub for the full breakdown of Sunday’s NBA action.
Source: Yahoo Sports
