Updated April 2, 2026, 7:31 p.m. CT
The OKC Thunder can be near full power when it hosts the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. CT Thursday.
Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein are again for OKC (60-16) after not playing in its 114-110 overtime home win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday as a consequence of harm administration. But Alex Caruso (sickness) is listed as questionable.
Los Angeles (50-26) continues to be with out former Oklahoma State star Marcus Smart, who has missed the final 5 video games as a consequence of a proper ankle contusion. But that did not cease the Lakers from incomes a 127-113 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Here’s the whole lot you’ll want to learn about Thursday’s recreation between the Thunder and Lakers:
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What time is Thunder vs Lakers recreation tonight?
- Date: Thursday, April 2
- Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
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Thunder vs Lakers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 117, Los Angeles 113
Los Angeles is playing nice basketball proper now, and its protection has seemingly rotated. But it will be examined towards an OKC offense that has loads of weapons. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is likely one of the most unguardable gamers in basketball. Jalen Williams is a downhill menace. Chet Holmgren is a floor-spacing 5. And the Thunder’s bench has spark plugs corresponding to Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe, Jaylin Williams and Jared McCain. I feel it will all be an excessive amount of for Los Angeles to include, so give me OKC at house.
Thunder vs Lakers betting odds
Odds through BetMGM as of Thursday, April 2
- Odds: Thunder by 8.5
- Over/below: 227.5
- Moneyline: OKC -350 | Los Angeles +280
Thunder vs Lakers harm updates
- Thunder: Alex Caruso (sickness) is questionable. Thomas Sorber (proper ACL surgical restoration) is out.
- Lakers: Kobe Bufkin (G League project) is out. Dalton Knecht (G League project) is out. Marcus Smart (proper ankle contusion) is out. Adou Thiero (G League project) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Los Angeles Lakers starters
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