Oklahoma City Thunder injury report vs LA Clippers, Digi Mart USA News: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the LA Clippers tonight needing a bounce-back performance after dropping back-to-back games to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to On SI. Portland won the first game by 20 points, fueled by a strong third quarter from Damian Lillard, and was sharper late in the second game.
The Clippers enter the matchup with a 2-8 record on the season. The Thunder remain without several key players, including Chet Holmgren, who is out recovering from a right knee injury and is projected to miss 8 to 10 weeks.
Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams are also out of action. Both underwent surgery, and their status for returning this season is in question.
Jaylin Williams is out with back spasms, and Thomas Sorber has yet to make his Thunder debut while dealing with a major knee injury.
Ajay Mitchell, the team’s second-leading scorer since the earlier injuries, is listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain suffered in the first Portland game. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is out following right Lisfranc surgery, and Bradley Beal is out for right knee injury management.
The Thunder received some positive news with the availability of third-year guard Nikola Topic. Topic has returned to play for the OKC Blue over the last week and is now cleared for the Thunder, though On SI reports there is no guarantee he will see major minutes as he continues to ramp up.
The Thunder and Clippers are scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. CT in Los Angeles.
