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Oklahoma City welcomes Los Angeles for a Sunday clash between Western Conference foes. The Thunder enter at 2-0 and second in the West, while the Clippers carry a 1-1 mark and sit seventh in the conference.
Oklahoma City has established itself as a powerhouse this season, posting a 64-18 overall record with a 41-11 mark against Western Conference opponents. The Thunder have been especially dominant at home, going 34-8 in their own building. They average 119.0 points per game while surrendering 107.9.
Los Angeles holds a 42-40 overall record and went 25-27 against West opponents. The Clippers average 23.7 assists per contest on 40.5 made field goals.
Both clubs face significant injury concerns. Oklahoma City lists Nikola Topic as day to day with a back issue, Thomas Sorber as day to day with a knee ailment, and Otega Oweh as out for the season with an Achilles injury.
Los Angeles has five players on the injury report: Max Strus is out with a foot problem, Jordan Miller is out with a shoulder injury, Yanic Konan Niederhauser is day to day with a lisfranc issue, Brandon Ingram is day to day with a heel ailment, and Bradley Beal is day to day with a knee concern.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 24, 2:02 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).