The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday, January 2, at Chase Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City holds a 29-5 record and rides a three-game winning streak, while Golden State is 18-16 and carries a two-game streak of its own.
The Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng (right calf), Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus), Jaylin Williams (right heel), Nikola Topic (surgical recovery), Thomas Sorber (right ACL), and Brooks Barnhizer (G League – Two-Way).
Oklahoma City’s offense centers on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages 32.1 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.7 rebounds over 33 games, shooting 42% from three. Chet Holmgren contributes 18.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, while Jalen Williams adds 17.2 points and 5.6 assists. Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe provide perimeter shooting, connecting on 34.7% and 42.4% from three, respectively.
Golden State faces multiple injuries as well. Stephen Curry is questionable with a left ankle sprain, while Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve) and Draymond Green (rest) are out. Al Horford and Trayce Jackson-Davis are listed as probable, while De’Anthony Melton is questionable.
Curry leads the Warriors with 28.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds, shooting 39.4% from deep. Jimmy Butler averages 19.7 points and 5.6 rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski adds 12.5 points with 3.2 assists. Golden State relies on Horford and Jackson-Davis for frontcourt depth, while Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga provide wing scoring.
The Thunder defeated the Warriors 124-112 in their only meeting this season on December 2, 2025. Oklahoma City’s recent victories include a 124-95 win over Portland and a 140-129 triumph against Atlanta. Golden State has beaten Charlotte 132-125 and Brooklyn 120-107 in its last two games.
