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Clemente Almanza

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

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

The Thunder (16-22) return home after a road loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The Thunder are just two games out of 10th place, which will be the last play-in tournament spot at the season’s end.

Meanwhile, the Wizards (17-22) are in a similar spot. The Wizards lost their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks and are 0.5 games out of 10th in the Eastern Conference standings.

Before the loss, the Wizards had won five consecutive games. The Wizards will be without their star guard Bradley Beal for at least a week due to a hamstring strain.

How to watch

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

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 6
  • 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
  • Kenrich Williams

Washington Wizards

  • Monte Morris
  • Deni Avdija
  • Kyle Kuzma
  • Kristaps Porzingis
  • Daniel Gafford

Wizards at Thunder notable injuries

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

Wizards: Bradley Beal is out due to a hamstring strain. Taj Gibson is questionable due to groin soreness.

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