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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.

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Thunder and was syndicated with permission.

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