The Oklahoma City Thunder continue a four-game homestand when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday. This will be the season’s second matchup between the squads. OKC won the first game way back on Oct. 26.
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The Thunder (62-12) have won nine in a row. They enjoyed a blowout win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 33 points. OKC is now 27-1 against the East this season and on the verge of another historical marker.
Meanwhile, the Bulls (33-41) have been red-hot. They’ve won five of their last seven games. They lost a heartbreaker to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Matas Buzelis led the way with 28 points despite the defeat. This will also be Josh Giddey’s first game back at OKC since he was traded last offseason.
Both teams have been hit pretty hard by the injury bug. Plenty of starters’ status is unknown.
For the Thunder, Chet Holmgren (hip injury management) is questionable. Isaiah Hartenstein (hip soreness) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (hip tightness) is questionable. Aaron Wiggins (Achilles tendinitis) is out. Ousmane Dieng (calf strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (toe sprain) is out. Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is out. Alex Ducas (quad strain) is out.
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For the Bulls, Josh Giddey (hip soreness injury management) is questionable. Lonzo Ball (wrist sprain) is doubtful. Kevin Huerter (thumb sprain injury management) is out. Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder surgery) is out. Tre Jones (midfoot sprain) is out. EJ Liddell (illness) is out. Emanuel Miller (G League two-way) is out. Jahmir Young (G League two-way) is out.
Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.