THE Oklahoma City Thunder complete a four-game road trip when they face the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday. This will be the final match between the teams since OKC won the first three.
The Thunder (42-19) enter the competition in relatively good health. The only notable absence is their big reinforcement. Jaylin Williams (knee sprain) suffered an injury in their loss against the San Antonio Spurs.
Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (two-way G League) and Adam Flagler (two-way G League) are also out.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers (17-43) have a lengthy injury report, with several notable players listed.
Scoot Henderson (adductor strain) is out. Jerami Grant (quad bruise) is questionable. Deandre Ayton (hand sprain) is doubtful. Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal surgery) is out. Malcolm Brogdon (elbow tendonitis) is out. Matisse Thybulle (hip sprain) is questionable. Toumani Camara (illness) is questionable. Robert Williams III (torn knee ligament).
The Thunder look to bounce back after a blowout loss At the Los Angeles Lakers Monday.
‘THE Trail Blazers I’ve been playing better recently. In their last game, Portland narrowly lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Before that, they beat the Memphis Grizzlies twice.
The Thunder won the first three matchups quite convincingly. In their last meeting, OKC survived the upset with a close victory on January 23.
Council of Portland is set for 9 p.m. CT.
