Key Points
- Oklahoma City Thunder enter the matchup with a 20-1 record and a 12-game winning streak.
- Golden State Warriors stand at 11-10 after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Both teams face significant injury concerns, including Stephen Curry (Warriors) and Lu Dort (Thunder).
- Thunder previously beat the Warriors 126-102 on November 11.
- Oddsmakers favor OKC by 11.5 points, with analysts predicting another decisive Thunder win.
Thunder Riding Historic Momentum
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their dominant run in the 2025-26 NBA season, heading into Tuesday night’s clash against the Golden State Warriors with a league-best 20-1 record. The game tips off at 10 p.m. CST on December 2 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
OKC is riding a 12-game winning streak, most recently defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115, while Golden State enters with an 11-10 record after a 104-96 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Injury Report
Both teams will be shorthanded:
Thunder:
- Isaiah Hartenstein – Out (soleus strain)
- Alex Caruso – Out (quad soreness)
- Lu Dort – Out (adductor strain)
- Thomas Sorber – Out (ACL recovery)
- Nikola Topić – Out (surgery recovery)
Warriors:
- Stephen Curry – Out (quadriceps contusion)
- Jimmy Butler – Questionable (gluteal contusion)
- Draymond Green – Probable (midfoot sprain)
- Al Horford – Out (sciatic nerve irritation)
- Trayce Jackson-Davis – Questionable (patellar tendonitis)
- De’Anthony Melton – Out (ACL surgery)
- Alex Toohey – Out (knee recovery)
Viewing Information
Fans can catch the game live on NBC and the FanDuel Sports Network. Streaming options are available through Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Game Insights
The Thunder dominated the Warriors in their last meeting on November 11, winning 126-102. With Curry sidelined, OKC’s defensive intensity is expected to play a pivotal role once again.
Betting Odds
According to BetMGM, the Thunder are favored by 11.5 points, with a moneyline of OKC -625 and Golden State +450. The over/under is set at 223.5.
Predictions
Analysts, including Justin Martinez, project another Thunder victory, with a predicted final score of 122-100. Despite injuries on both sides, Oklahoma City’s depth and defensive execution could extend their winning streak to 13 games and push their record to 21-1.
What Happens Next
The Thunder aim to continue their historic start and solidify their position atop the Western Conference. For the Warriors, the matchup is a test of resilience as they look to stay competitive without their superstar guard.
