OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers: Injury Updates, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - January 22nd, 2021 | NBA Season 2020-21
The high-flying LA Clippers will welcome a young OKC Thunder lineup at the Staples Center in the 2020-21 NBA; the Clippers will look to improve their 11-4 record.
The OKC Thunder, on the other hand, have been struggling with a 6-7 season start to the season.
OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Injury Updates
OKC Thunder
The OKC Thunder will be missing veteran big Al Horford due to personal reasons; he has chosen to spend some time with his family following the birth of his child.
Josh Hall, on the other hand, is expected to be out because of the NBA's stringent health and safety protocols. Ty Jerome will be unavailable as well due to an ankle problem, with his injury status likely to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
LA Clippers
The LA Clippers have been rather fortuitous on the injury front.
Head coach Tyronn Lue is expected to field his favored starting lineup against the OKC Thunder, with shooting guard Jay Scrubb being the only notable absentee in their roster.
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OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Predicted Lineups
OKC Thunder
The OKC Thunder could roll out a lineup featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and George Hill at the guard spots, while Luguentz Dort will start at the 3.
Darius Bazley is expected to be the OKC Thunder's starting power forward, with rookie Isaiah Roby likely to start at center.
LA Clippers
The LA Clippers are set to start defensive specialist Patrick Beverley as the team's point guard, with MVP candidate Paul George expected to start at the shooting guard position.
Two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard is likely to start at small forward; off-season acquisition Nicholas Batum should take his usual place at the 4, while European big Ivica Zubac is expected to start at center for the LA Clippers.
OKC Thunder vs LA Clippers Predicted Starting 5s
OKC Thunder
G- George Hill, G- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, F- Luguentz Dort, F- Darius Bazley, C- Isaiah Roby.
LA Clippers
G- Patrick Beverley, G- Paul George, F- Kawhi Leonard, F- Nicolas Batum, C- Ivica Zubac.
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