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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #80 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

After Tuesday night’s 123-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Oklahoma City Thunder needs just one more win to clinch the best record in the league, securing homecourt advantage through the playoffs. The Thunder continued making history with the win in LA, becoming the first team ever to win three consecutive games by at least 35 points. Tonight, they wrap up their stay in Los Angeles with a matchup against the Clippers, who are also playing in the second game of a back-to-back. A win would make OKC just the third team in NBA history to record 64 wins in back-to-back seasons.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Given Edge Over Clips in Road SEGABABA

Zachary LowApril 8, 2026 1 Comment Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC needs just one win in the final three games of the season to clinch homecourt advantage through the playoffs. The Clippers are still fighting for position in the standings, so each of their remaining games is incredibly important. While I do think this is a close game, the Thunder is obviously the better team and has been playing lights out basketball recently, so I like them to win this one comfortably.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #27 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

Zachary LowDecember 17, 2025 No Comments Chet Holmgren Ivica Zubac Jalen Williams James Harden Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

It took OKC’s worst shooting night of the season for the Spurs to pull off the narrow victory, and it won’t soon be forgotten. The Thunder has their off games—just like any other team—but one thing they do well is bounce back in a big way. OKC lost consecutive games just twice all of last season, and considering how heavily favored they are in Thursday night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s not likely to happen now.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Looks to Bounce Back As a Massive Home Favorite Against Clippers

Zachary LowDecember 17, 2025 1 Comment Ivica Zubac Jalen Williams James Harden Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The last time these two teams met was a 126-107 victory for the Thunder in Los Angeles, and Thursday night’s matchup may have a very similar result.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored on the Road Against Clippers

Zachary LowNovember 4, 2025 1 Comment Chet Holmgren James Harden Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Clippers are playing in the second game of a back-to-back, following a close loss to Miami last night. I think those extended minutes—plus the fact that Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal have both been ruled out—play a role in this one, giving the Thunder an advantage.

OKC Survives a Physical Game in Hard-Fought Road Win Against Clippers

Zachary LowMarch 23, 2025 No Comments Alex Caruso Isaiah Hartenstein James Harden Jaylin WIlliams Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Despite being a 1.5-point favorite on the road against the LA Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder entered the game a bit short-handed. With no Jalen Williams and no Chet Holmgren, OKC had plenty of adjustments to make against a Clippers squad that had won 8 straight at the Intuit Dome.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #71 Preview: LA Clippers

Zachary LowMarch 23, 2025 No Comments Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder has clinched not only the Northwest Division but the #1 overall seed in the Western Conference, and they still have 12 games to be played. They continue their trek toward the postseason tonight as they kick off a short West Coast road trip in LA to take on Kawhi Leonard the Clippers.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored Headed into Meeting with Clippers in LA

Zachary LowMarch 23, 2025 1 Comment Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Clippers have been one of the hotter teams in the league lately, so this meeting will not be as easy as it was for OKC when these two teams met previously. The Thunder is 3-0 against the Clippers, but Kawhi Leonard did not play in any of those games. Still, I think the Thunder is much more well-rounded, and even though Jalen Williams is still out, and maybe Luguentz Dort is, I think OKC can win this one and cover the spread.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #33 Preview: LA Clippers

Zachary LowJanuary 2, 2025 No Comments Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams James Harden Kawhi Leonard LA Clippers Luguentz Dort Norman Powell Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the hottest team in the NBA right now with 12 straight wins—a tie for the franchise’s longest winning streak—and they kickoff 2025 tonight with an opportunity to extend their streak as they host the LA Clippers. The Clippers have won 5 of their last 7, but they’re coming off 122-86 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, so they’re not exactly playing their best basketball.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #6 Preview: LA Clippers

Zachary LowNovember 2, 2024 No Comments Chet Holmgren Jalen Williams James Harden Kawhi Leonard Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC now turns their focus to the LA Clippers where they will play their second road game in as many nights. The Clippers are still without Kawhi Leonard, and while they have competed admirably with James Harden running the show, they’re just 2-3 so far. Oklahoma City is a much deeper squad, and regardless of it being the second game of a back-to-back, the Thunder should be able to maintain enough energy to move to 6-0 for just the second time in franchise history.