Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 19, 2024
The Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of the eight Summer League games scheduled for Friday. Both teams have played three games so far and are at the opposite ends of the spectrum of the standings. Golden State has won all three games, while OKC has lost all three.
Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder preview, prediction and rosters
The Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder NBA Summer League game is scheduled for Friday, July 19, at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The game begins at 10:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised nationally on NBA TV. It can also be streamed locally on Bally Sports OK and NBC Sports Bay Area. Fans can also stream the game on NBA League Pass.
Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder preview
The Warriors are enjoying a successful Summer League campaign. They won the California Classic undefeated and have continued the dominance in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas as well. They are coming off of a 96-85 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
The Thunder were one of the most exciting teams in the 2023-24 season but that success hasn’t translated into the Summer League. They really won’t be worried much by it but would want a win nonetheless. They most recently suffered a heartbreaking 100-99 loss against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder starting lineups
The Warriors rested some of their key players on Wednesday. Expect Golden State to field a strong team on Friday. The opening lineup should comprise:
PG: Brandin Podziemski SG: Yuri Collins SF: Daeqwon Plowden PF: Donta Scott C: Trayce Jackson-Davis
The Warriors’ key bench players should be Kevin Knox II, Roman Sorkin, Ethan Thompson and Santiago Vescovi.
After a very close game against Phoenix, OKC should stick with its most recent Starting 5 of:
PG: Buddy Boeheim SG: Hunter Maldonado SF: Miller Kopp PF: Keyontae Johnson C: Kylor Kelley
OKC’s main bench players should be Tre Mitchell, Jaden Shackelford, Malevy Leons and Cormac Ryan.
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunder prediction
The Warriors have dominated the field so far and that should continue Friday. Expect Golden State to easily beat the struggling Thunder and make it four wins in a row in the 2K25 Summer League.