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Clemente Almanza

Pelicans vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Thunder (14-18) have won three consecutive home games with their latest win coming against the Portland Trail Blazers for the second straight time. The Thunder are two games out of the 10th spot.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (19-12) have one of the best records in the Western Conference and are third in the conference. However, the Pelicans have struggled recently, going 1-4 in their last five games. Their most recent game resulted in a win against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

How to watch

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Friday, Dec. 23
  • Time: 7 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Oklahoma

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Josh Giddey
  • Lu Dort
  • Jalen Williams
  • Aleksej Pokusevski

New Orleans Pelicans

  • C.J. McCollum
  • Trey Murphy III
  • Herb Jones
  • Naji Marshall
  • Jonas Valanciunas

Pelicans at Thunder injury reports

Thunder: Chet Holmgren is out due to foot surgery. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is out due to an ankle sprain. Ousmane Dieng is out due to a wrist fracture.

Pelicans: Zion Williamson is out due to COVID-19; he is in the league’s health and safety protocol. Brandon Ingram is out due to a toe contusion. Larry Nance Jr. is questionable due to Achilles soreness. EJ Liddell is out due to ACL surgery recovery.

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