NBA Game Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) vs. Atlanta Hawks (1-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: NBA TV, FDSSE, FDSOK, KWTV, Fubo

Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder:

Chet Holmgren (back) – questionable

Cason Wallace (knee) – questionable

Alex Caruso (concussion protocol) – out

Jalen Williams (wrist) – out

Isaiah Joe (knee) – out

Kenrich Williams (knee) – out

Thomas Sorber (ACL recovery) – out

Nikola Topić (groin surgery recovery) – out

Atlanta Hawks:

Kristaps Porziņģis (flu-like symptoms) – day-to-day

Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) – day-to-day

Team Recent Form

Oklahoma City Thunder:

Wins: 141-135 (2OT) vs Pacers, 138-136 (2OT) vs Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 55 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists vs Indiana.

Averaging 133.0 PPG, allowing 129.5 PPG.

Shooting 44.7% FG, 26.4% 3PT, 85.5% FT.

Atlanta Hawks:

Lost opener 138-118 vs Raptors, then beat Magic 117-107.

Trae Young: 25 points, 6 assists vs Orlando.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 19 points, 4 assists vs Magic.

Averaging 117.5 PPG, allowing 122.5 PPG.

Key Player Matchups

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) vs Trae Young (ATL): Elite scoring guards; SGA is averaging 45 PPG through two games.

Chet Holmgren (OKC, if active) vs Onyeka Okongwu (ATL): Interior battle; Holmgren’s rim protection vs Okongwu’s rebounding.

Aaron Wiggins (OKC) vs Zaccharie Risacher (ATL): Wiggins’ defensive versatility vs Risacher’s scoring upside.

Series History

All-time: Thunder lead 73–72.

Recent: Thunder have won 4 of last 5, including a 135-119 win on Feb. 28, 2025.

At Atlanta: Hawks have split last 4.

Betting Trends

Thunder:

54-28 ATS last season.

37-22 ATS as favorites of 6.5+.

47 games OVER last season.

Hawks:

38-30 ATS last season when scoring 108+ points.

18-24 ATS at home since last season.

7-12 ATS on no rest.

Game Odds

Oklahoma City Thunder                – 6.5

Atlanta Hawks                                   238.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025