The Thunder released its 2018-19 preseason schedule: “The Thunder’s preseason will tipoff on Oct. 3 versus the Detroit Pistons at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The team will then head north to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 5 before returning to Oklahoma to face the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 7 for a matinee game in Tulsa at the BOK Center. Oklahoma City’s preseason wraps up on Oct. 9 versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Sunday afternoon matchup against the Hawks will mark the Thunder’s 10th preseason game at the BOK Center and the first time Oklahoma City and Atlanta face off in Tulsa.