The Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting a strong record of 24-5, will face the struggling Charlotte Hornets, who sit at 7-23, in a matchup at the Spectrum Center. The Thunder enter this game on a nine-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance with a conference record of 16-5 and a division record of 4-1. In contrast, the Hornets are currently on a six-game losing streak, with a conference record of 6-21 and a division record of 0-8. Key players for the Thunder include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who leads the team with 31.1 points per game, while LaMelo Ball is the standout for the Hornets, averaging 30.1 points per game. Both teams will be dealing with significant injuries, impacting their lineups as they look to turn their respective fortunes.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets Game Information
Game Date: December 28, 2024
Game Time: 06:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, NBA TV
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Charlotte Hornets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 7-23
Conference Record: 6-21
Division Record: 0-8
Streak: 6 loss
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 24-5
Conference Record: 16-5
Division Record: 4-1
Streak: 9 win
Stat Leaders
Charlotte Hornets (7-23, #4 in division)
Points Leader: LaMelo Ball, 30.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Nick Richards, 8.27 RPG
Assists Leader: LaMelo Ball, 7.4 APG
Steals Leader: LaMelo Ball, 1.32 SPG
Blocks Leader: Nick Richards, 1.27 BPG
Oklahoma City Thunder (24-5, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 31.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Isaiah Hartenstein, 12.64 RPG
Assists Leader: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 6.1 APG
Steals Leader: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 1.97 SPG
Blocks Leader: Chet Holmgren, 2.6 BPG
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
Brandon Miller – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Hornets have listed Miller as Questionable for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
Grant Williams – ACL (Out For Season) – The Hornets announced on Wednesday (Dec. 11) that Williams underwent successful surgery to repair multiple tears in his knee, including the ACL, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is expected to return in 9 to 12 months.
LaMelo Ball – Wrist (Day To Day) – The Hornets have listed Ball as Questionable for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
Tre Mann – Back (Out) – The Hornets announced Monday (Dec. 16) that Mann will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
Cason Wallace – Quadriceps (Out) – The Thunder have listed Wallace as Out for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
Chet Holmgren – Hip (Out) – Holmgren is expected to return during the 2024-25 season, and an update on his return-to-play protocol will be provided in eight-to-ten weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Luguentz Dort – Ankle (Out) – The Thunder have listed Dort as Out for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
Branden Carlson – Concussion Protocol (Out) – The Thunder have listed Carlson as Out for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
Nikola Topić – ACL (Out For Season) – Topic underwent a successful left ACL procedure Wednesday and will miss the 2024-25 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Alex Caruso – Hip (Out) – The Thunder have listed Caruso as Out for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 28, 2024 vs Oklahoma City Thunder
December 30, 2024 vs Chicago Bulls
January 03, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 05, 2025 at Cleveland Cavaliers
January 07, 2025 vs Phoenix Suns
January 09, 2025 at Los Angeles Lakers
January 11, 2025 at LA Clippers
January 12, 2025 at Phoenix Suns
January 15, 2025 at Utah Jazz
January 17, 2025 at Chicago Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 28, 2024 at Charlotte Hornets
December 29, 2024 vs Memphis Grizzlies
December 31, 2024 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 02, 2025 vs LA Clippers
January 03, 2025 vs New York Knicks
January 05, 2025 vs Boston Celtics
January 08, 2025 at Cleveland Cavaliers
January 10, 2025 at New York Knicks
January 12, 2025 at Washington Wizards
January 14, 2025 at Philadelphia 76ers
