Thunder Aim to Stay Unbeaten as Wizards Seek Redemption in OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to host the Washington Wizards tonight at the Paycom Center, tipping off at 7 p.m. CT. This matchup continues what’s been an impressive start to the Thunder’s 2025–26 NBA season, as they look to extend their undefeated record to 6-0. On the other hand, the Wizards are searching for some momentum after a tough overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week.
The Thunder come into this game after grinding out a 107–101 home win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Despite missing Chet Holmgren, who remains sidelined with lower back soreness, the Thunder showed resilience once again — a trait that seems to define this squad. Holmgren will sit out for a second straight game, as the team takes a conservative approach with his recovery. OKC will also be without Jalen Williams, Nikola Topić, Thomas Sorber, and Kenrich Williams, all recovering from various surgeries.
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Meanwhile, the Wizards have had a rough start to their campaign, sitting at 1–3 after that overtime heartbreaker against the Sixers. Their defense has struggled, and tonight they’ll face an OKC team that has beaten them six straight times since November 2022. Washington might also be short-handed if Marvin Bagley III, who’s nursing a right ankle sprain, can’t go.
For the Thunder, there’s a bright spot — Isaiah Joe is expected to make his season debut after dealing with a knee contusion. His shooting could provide a huge boost to an OKC squad that currently ranks 29th in the league in three-point percentage at just 28.8%. Having another perimeter threat will take some pressure off Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who continues to lead the way with his consistent, MVP-level performances.
As for the predicted lineups, OKC is expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, Lu Dort, and Isaiah Hartenstein. For Washington, Bub Carrington, CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton, and Alex Sarr are likely to take the floor.
Oddsmakers have heavily favored OKC for this one — with the Thunder listed as 15.5-point favorites and a moneyline of -1400. The over/under is set at 231.5, signaling expectations for a high-scoring contest.
Fans can catch the action live on the FanDuel Sports Network or stream it online through Fubo, which is offering a free trial. Whether you’re tuning in for Shai’s brilliance, Isaiah Joe’s return, or just to see if Washington can finally snap that losing streak, tonight’s game promises plenty of storylines — and perhaps another statement win for the surging Thunder.
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