The Oklahoma City Thunder hopes to pick up an easy win over the lowly Charlotte Hornets on Friday. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season.
The Thunder will be short-handed entering the contest. Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) and Isaiah Joe (sternum contusion) remain out as they’ll likely miss at least one more game.
Meanwhile, the Hornets could be without their franchise player. LaMelo Ball (ankle tendinopathy) is doubtful.
Other key absences include Gordon Hayward (calf strain) and Mark Williams (back recovery), who are both out.