Oklahoma City will play its second game post trade deadline after dealing Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley on Thursday. The Thunder continue to push toward the All Star Break and continue to attempt to reach a .500 record.
The OKC injury report isn’t lengthy, but the missing players are key. Aleksej Pokusevski remains out with a significant knee injury, which continues to sideline him. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is available for return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for an extended period of time.
Oklahoma City is no stranger to the injury bug as it has struck numerous times throughout the year. The Thunder have looked better than many had expected entering the season, but will once again have a tough opponent to continue to fight in the Western Conference.
The Pelicans will be without All Star Zion Williamson due to a hamstring injury, which is a massive blow to New Orleans. Health and depth will be key factors in the matchup.
Here are the most recent injury reports for both squads entering tonight:
Oklahoma City Thunder:
Chet Holmgren: Out: Right foot surgery
Aleksej Pokusevski: Out: Left Tibial Plateau nondisplaced fracture
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Available
Ousmane Dieng: Out: G League On Assignment
Olivier Sarr: Out: G League Two-Way
Tre Mann: Out: G League On Assignment
Eugene Omoruyi: Out: Left Ankle Sprain
New Orleans Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out: Right Hamstring Strain
EJ Liddell: Out: Right Knee ACL Recovery
Dyson Daniels: Out: Right Ankle Sprain
CJ McCollum: Questionable: Right Ankle Sprain
Tip-off for the Pelicans and Thunder is slated for 7 p.m. in OKC, the Blazers are currently 2.5-point favorites.
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