Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Imagn Images)

Thunder vs. Clippers: Game Preview, Odds, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Report (Apr 08)

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports
By Nitish Kumar Singh | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 8:36 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder head into the Intuit Dome tonight looking to put an exclamation point on what has been a historic regular season. At 62–16, OKC is the gold standard for the league right now.

They’ve spent the last week absolutely steamrolling opponents, coming off a massive winning streak that has seen them dominate the Lakers and Jazz back-to-back. Thanks in large part to MVP performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

For the LA Clippers (40–38), the vibes are a bit more frantic. They’re currently sitting at the 8th and are desperate to build some late momentum before the Play-In tournament kicks off on April 14.

Additionally, they’re coming off a solid win against Sacramento, where Kawhi Leonard (28 PPG) looked like his old self, but they’ll need every bit of that magic to slow down the OKC juggernaut.

What Are The Starting Lineups For Thunder vs. Clippers?

Oklahoma City Thunder

PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG: Alex Caruso
SF: Luguentz Dort
PF: Aaron Wiggins
C: Chet Holmgren

LA Clippers

PG: James Harden
SG: Terance Mann
SF: Kawhi Leonard
PF: Derrick Jones Jr.
C: Ivica Zubac

What Are The Head-To-Head Stats For Thunder vs. Clippers?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Image Credits: Imagn)

These two have a long history, dating back to the Seattle days, with the Thunder leading the all-time regular-season series 144–90. This season has been all OKC; they took the first two meetings (Nov 4 and Dec 18) and are looking for the clean 3-0 sweep tonight.