The Oklahoma City Thunder remain unbeaten in the 2025-26 NBA season and are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday at 10 p.m. CST. After a convincing 137-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder aim for their eighth consecutive win, which would establish a new franchise record for the best start to a season.
The Clippers, currently sitting at 3-3, are looking to bounce back after a narrow 120-119 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. This matchup comes at a challenging time for Los Angeles, as they will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back, missing key players such as Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal due to injuries. This absence intensifies the scoring responsibilities on James Harden, who will face tough defensive challenges from the Thunder’s Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, and Cason Wallace.
Tuesday’s game will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and can be watched live on NBC and the FanDuel Sports Network, with streaming available on Peacock and Fubo.
In terms of player availability for the Thunder, there’s a mix of good and bad news. While Chet Holmgren is set to make his return to the lineup, Jalen Williams will be sidelined following wrist surgery, alongside other injured players including Ajay Mitchell, Thomas Sorber, Nikola Topic, and Kenrich Williams. The Clippers will also be without several key contributors due to injuries.
As for predictions, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman forecasts a strong performance from the Thunder, expecting them to secure a 114-100 victory over the Clippers. The betting odds favor OKC by 8.5 points, with the over/under set at 219.5.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continuing his impressive play, the Thunder’s prospects for the game look promising. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if OKC can maintain their perfect record and make history with another win.