Updated April 7, 2026, 7:47 p.m. CT
The OKC Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers on the highway at 9:30 p.m. CT Tuesday.
OKC (62-16) cruised to a 146-111 home win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Jalen Williams has been ruled out due to right hamstring injury management.
Los Angeles (50-28) fell quick in a 134-128 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Lakers shall be with out Luka Doncic (left hamstring pressure), Austin Reaves (left indirect muscle pressure) and Marcus Smart (proper ankle contusion).
Here’s the whole lot you’ll want to find out about Tuesday’s recreation between the Thunder and Lakers:
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What time is Thunder vs Lakers recreation tonight?
- Date: Tuesday, April 7
- Time: 9:30 p.m. CT
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to observe on-line: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Lakers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 119, Los Angeles 94
This is a nasty matchup for Los Angeles, which was confirmed in its 43-point loss to OKC on Thursday. The Lakers struggled to deal with the basketball and decelerate the tempo because of the Thunder’s turnover-forcing protection. And additionally they did not have a ton of choices to throw at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, particularly with Marcus Smart sidelined. Now, Los Angeles will not have Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves in Tuesday’s rematch both. Even with out Jalen Williams, OKC ought to win this recreation.
Thunder vs Lakers betting odds
Odds through BetMGM as of Monday, April 6
- Odds: Thunder by 15.5
- Over/below: 222.5
- Moneyline: OKC -1600 | Los Angeles +850
Thunder vs Lakers injury updates
- Thunder: Thomas Sorber (proper ACL surgical restoration) is out. Jalen Williams (proper hamstring injury administration) is out.
- Lakers: Luka Doncic (left hamstring pressure) is out. LeBron James (left foot injury administration) is questionable. Austin Reaves (left indirect muscle pressure) is out. Marcus Smart (proper ankle contusion) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Los Angeles Lakers starters
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