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OKC Thunder Will Run Back Jazz Lineup vs. Pelicans
Feb 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) gestures after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The regular season is coming to a close on Sunday as the Oklahoma City Thunder face off with the New Orleans Pelicans for game 82 on Bourbon Street.

Oklahoma City has nothing to play for –– Nor do the Pelicans, for the opposite reason –– The Thunder have already locked up the most wins in franchise history, the most road wins in team history, the most double-digit victories in NBA history, the best record in the league which all gifts them another divisional banner and home court advantage through the NBA Finals.

Sunday's tilt is the definition of meaningless as the Pelicans have been disimated by injuris and forced into a forgettable season that only ping pong balls could save. The Thunder have its eye on the ultimate prize and hope to enjoy a long playoff run starting a week from tip-off of this affair.

OKC Thunder Injury Report

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander –– Shin: OUT

Alex Caruso –– Ankle: OUT

Lu Dort –– Right Patellofemoral: OUT

Isaiah Hartenstein –– Achilles: OUT

Jalen Williams –– Hip: OUT

Chet Holmgren –– Back: OUT

Cason Wallace –– Shoulder: OUT

Ousmane Dieng –– Calf: OUT

Nikola Topic –– ACL: OUT

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Brandon Boston –– Ankle: OUT

Bruce Brown –– Knee: OUT

Jordan Hawkins –– Back: OUT

Herb Jones –– Shoulder: OUT

Karlo Matkovic –– Hamstring: OUT

CJ McCollum –– Foot: OUT

Yves Missi –– Ankle: OUT

Trey Murphy III –– Shoulder: OUT

Dejounte Murray –– Achilles: OUT

Zion Williamson –– Back: OUT

Kelly Olynyk –– Achilles: OUT

The next time we see the Thunder play meaningful basketball will be April 20 inside the Paycom Center with tip-off times and matchup to be announced once the NBA Play-in Tournament wraps up on Friday.

All that is left to do in the regular season, is to keep an eye around the Western Conference to see who will participate in the play-in tournament which gives the Thunder four possible matchups.


This article first appeared on Oklahoma City Thunder on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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