Venue Location
The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is the home arena for the Toronto Raptors, with a seating capacity of approximately 19,800. The venue is known for its passionate fanbase and modern amenities, which often create a challenging environment for visiting teams.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT / 12:30 AM UTC on February 25). The game will be broadcast on FDSOK and TSN, with streaming options available on NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Alex Caruso (G) is out with a left ankle sprain. Ajay Mitchell (G) is out with an abdominal strain. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G) is out with an abdominal strain. The Thunder are significantly short-handed, missing their star point guard and key defensive contributors, which could impact their high-powered offense and perimeter defense.
- Toronto Raptors: Scottie Barnes (F) is out for personal reasons. The Raptors’ versatile forward’s absence leaves a gap in playmaking and defense, potentially increasing reliance on veterans like Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram.
Key
Player Matchups
With both teams missing key players, this interconference clash will spotlight secondary stars and defensive adjustments. The Thunder’s depth will be tested against the Raptors’ balanced attack.
- Chet Holmgren (OKC Center) vs. Jakob Poeltl (TOR Center): Holmgren, averaging 17.2 PPG and 2.8 BPG, brings elite rim protection and stretch shooting (recent 15 points, 14 rebounds). His length challenges Poeltl’s interior presence (10.5 PPG, 9.2 RPG), who excels in rebounding but may struggle with Holmgren’s perimeter game.
- Jalen Williams (OKC Forward) vs. RJ Barrett (TOR Forward): Williams (18.4 PPG) offers scoring versatility but is out with an ankle injury per some reports—wait, conflicting; assuming available, his athleticism tests Barrett (21.3 PPG), a slasher who could exploit mismatches.
- Isaiah Joe (OKC Guard) vs. Immanuel Quickley (TOR Guard): Joe stepped up with 22 points (6 threes) in the recent win over Cleveland. His shooting faces Quickley’s playmaking (recent 32 points), who could dictate pace without Barnes.
- Cason Wallace (OKC Guard) vs. Brandon Ingram (TOR Forward): Wallace (20 points, 10 assists recently) fills in for SGA, facing Ingram’s scoring (recent 31 points). Ingram’s mid-range game could exploit OKC’s depleted backcourt.
Recent Team Forms
- Oklahoma City Thunder: W W L W L (Last 5: Win 121-113 vs. Cleveland on 2/22; Win 105-86 vs. Brooklyn on 2/20; Loss 118-105 at Phoenix on 2/18; Win 122-110 vs. Houston on 2/11; Loss 112-106 vs. Houston on 2/7). The Thunder average 118.4 PPG while allowing 109.2 over the last five, showcasing strong defense but inconsistency without SGA.
- Toronto Raptors: W W L W W (Last 5: Win 122-94 at Milwaukee on 2/22; Win 110-101 at Chicago on 2/19; Loss 128-126 vs. Minnesota on 2/4; Win 123-107 vs. Chicago on 2/5; Win 107-100 vs. Utah on 2/1). The Raptors average 116.4 PPG and allow 105.6 over the last five, riding a hot streak with efficient offense.
Series History
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the all-time regular-season series 36-22 against the Toronto Raptors. In recent matchups, the Thunder have a 13-7 record over the last 20 games. This season, OKC won their January 25 meeting 128-92 at home. The Raptors’ last win over the Thunder was in March 2025 (112-100). OKC is 3-2 straight up in the last five encounters, with the over hitting in three of those games.
Betting Trends
OKC is 29-29 ATS this season, 28-28 ATS as favorites, and 14-13 ATS on the road. Over has hit in 4 of their last 6 games. Toronto is 32-25 ATS overall, 16-13 ATS at home, and 18-16 ATS as underdogs. Under is 5-5 in their last 10. Head-to-head: Thunder are 3-2 ATS in the last 5 meetings; over has gone 3-2.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 1.5
Toronto Raptors 218.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 23, 2026
