Oct 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) gestures after a play against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
Oct 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) gestures after a play against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup.
Oklahoma City enters Wednesday’s game with a 28-5 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home on Monday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
In Monday’s victory over the Hawks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 39 points, six rebounds and six assists while Chet Holmgren added 24 points and nine rebounds of his own.
Now Oklahoma City will try to grab another victory at home on Wednesday as they face off against the Trail Blazers in a tough matchup.
On the other side, Portland enters Wednesday’s contest with a 14-19 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks at home on Monay night.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) — Source: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Deni Avdija led the way for the Trail Blazers in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists while Shaedon Sharpe recorded 24 points, five rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Jerami Grant Play?
For the Trail Blazers, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including veteran forward Jerami Grant.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant
Portland has ruled out Grant due to left Achilles tendonitis as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest.
With Grant still sidelined, Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love could continue to have increased roles, especially with Kris Murray being listed as questionable with a right quad contusion.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) — Source: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Trail Blazers have also ruled out Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley as they all continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
On the other side, the Thunder have five players listed on their injury report, including center Isaiah Hartenstein.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein
Oklahoma City has ruled out Hartenstein due to a soleus strain as he will miss his first game since December 22.
With Hartenstein sidelined, Holmgren and Jalen Williams could have an increased role in the frontcourt while Alex Caruso and Lu Dort could also have larger roles.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) — Source: © Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
The Thunder have also ruled out Jaylin Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Thunder from Oklahoma City at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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