Game Details
- Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PST).
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- TV/Streaming: YES, FDSOK, KWTV, NBA League Pass.
This interconference clash marks the first meeting of the season between the rebuilding Nets and the defending champion Thunder. Oklahoma City enters post-All-Star break on a 2-3 skid in their last five, hampered by injuries to key players, while Brooklyn has dropped 12 of its last 15 overall and is on a three-game road losing streak. With both teams playing contrasting styles—OKC’s elite defense (top-3 rating) vs. Brooklyn’s struggling offense—this could be a lopsided affair favoring the home side.
Recent Team Forms
The Nets are 2-8 in their last 10 games, averaging 109.6 PPG while allowing 118.4 PPG for a -8.8 differential. The Thunder are 7-3 over the same span, averaging 116.2 PPG and conceding 109.7 PPG for a +6.5 differential.
Brooklyn Nets Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L | 84-112 | Defensive collapse; held to 84 points, poor shooting (37.2% FG). |
| Feb 11, 2026 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L | 110-115 | Turnover issues (18 TO); allowed 115 on 48.9% FG. |
| Feb 9, 2026 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W | 123-115 | Balanced scoring; Cam Thomas 28 PTS, efficient 51.1% FG. |
| Feb 7, 2026 | vs. Washington Wizards | W | 127-113 | Hot start (80 first-half points); Cam Johnson 24 PTS. |
| Feb 5, 2026 | @ Orlando Magic | L | 98-118 | Struggled rebounding; allowed 118, Jalen Suggs triple-double for ORL. |
Brooklyn has shown sporadic offense but ranks 28th in defensive rating, allowing high scores in losses.
Oklahoma City Thunder Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Feb 12, 2026 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L | 93-110 | Offensive struggles without SGA; held to 93 points, poor 3PT% (19.3%). |
| Feb 9, 2026 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W | 119-110 | Chet Holmgren 24 PTS, 12 REB; efficient 48.3% FG. |
| Feb 7, 2026 | vs. Houston Rockets | L | 106-112 | Turnover problems (17 TO); Cason Wallace 23 PTS. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L | 106-116 | Defensive lapses; allowed 116, poor 39.8% FG. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | vs. Orlando Magic | W | 128-92 | Blowout win; Isaiah Joe 22 PTS, dominant 51.6% FG. |
OKC’s injuries have impacted form, but they remain elite defensively, holding opponents under 100 in recent wins.
Injury Report
Brooklyn Nets:
- Nic Claxton: GTD (Right Ankle Sprain) – Missed recent games; status uncertain.
- Tyson Etienne: Out (G League – Two-Way).
- Chaney Johnson: Out (G League – Two-Way).
- E.J. Liddell: Out (G League – Two-Way).
- Josh Minott: Out (G League – On Assignment).
- Ben Saraf: Out (G League – On Assignment).
Oklahoma City Thunder:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out (Abdominal Strain) – Re-evaluated in one week.
- Jalen Williams: Out (Right Hamstring Strain) – Re-evaluated in two weeks.
- Ajay Mitchell: Out (Abdominal Strain/Left Ankle Sprain) – Re-evaluated in one week.
- Thomas Sorber: Out (Right Knee – ACL Surgery) – Out for season.
- Branden Carlson: Day-to-Day (Back).
- Isaiah Hartenstein: Day-to-Day (Rest).
Without SGA and Williams, OKC’s offense (normally top-5) could struggle, but their depth and home defense should prevail.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
- Cam Thomas (Nets) vs. Luguentz Dort (Thunder): Thomas (24+ PPG) is Brooklyn’s primary scorer; Dort’s elite defense could limit him, especially with OKC’s perimeter strength.
- Chet Holmgren (Thunder) vs. Noah Clowney or Day’Ron Sharpe (Nets, if Claxton out): Holmgren (17+ PPG, 8+ REB, 1.9 BLK) exploits mismatches; Brooklyn’s thin frontcourt (ranked 25th in REB) could be dominated.
- Cason Wallace (Thunder) vs. Dennis Schroder (Nets): With SGA out, Wallace steps up (8+ PPG, 2 STL); Schroder’s playmaking faces OKC’s top-3 defense.
- Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder, if plays) vs. Nets Bigs: Hartenstein’s rebounding (9+ RPG) could control the glass against a Claxton-less Nets.
These matchups highlight OKC’s size and defensive edge, potentially leading to low-efficiency scoring for Brooklyn.
Series History
The Thunder lead the all-time series 65-36 in 101 regular-season games.
In the last 10 head-to-heads, OKC is 7-3. This season marks their first matchup; last season, series split 1-1 with high totals (average 239 points). OKC has won 4 of the last 5 at home vs. Brooklyn.
Betting Trends
- Trends: Brooklyn is 2-5 ATS in last 7; 4-16 SU in last 20. OKC is 5-1 ATS in last 6 home games but 1-4 ATS vs. Brooklyn recently. The over has hit in 5 of Brooklyn’s last 6; under in 11 of OKC’s last 15 home games. Nets are 11-16 to the under on road; OKC 7-3 ATS as 10+ point favorites.
Game Odds
Brooklyn Nets 212.5
Oklahoma City Thunder – 18.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, February 19, 2026
