The Toronto Raptors (28-19) hit the road to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-9) in an inter-conference showdown. The Raptors, riding a three-game winning streak and sitting third in the Eastern Conference, look to upset a shorthanded but dominant Thunder team that’s first in the Western Conference despite a rash of injuries. Oklahoma City’s elite defense could stifle Toronto’s offense, but the Raptors’ recent road success adds intrigue to this matchup, which could feature high-scoring potential given both teams’ pace.
Venue Location
The game will be held at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This 18,203-capacity arena, opened in 2002, is known for its electric atmosphere during Thunder home games and features modern amenities like premium seating and high-tech scoreboards.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT)
TV/Streaming: NBA League Pass; regional broadcasts on TSN (Canada) and Bally Sports Oklahoma.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with notable absences, with the Thunder particularly hit hard by a wave of injuries affecting their depth. Updates as of January 24, 2026:
Toronto Raptors:
RJ Barrett (SG): Questionable – Left ankle sprain; game-time decision after limited practice.
Collin Murray-Boyles (PF): Questionable – Thumb injury; day-to-day, expected to be evaluated pre-game.
Ja’Kobe Walter (G): Questionable – Right hip pointer; recently added, status uncertain.
Oklahoma City Thunder:
Jalen Williams (SG/SF): Out – Right hamstring strain; re-evaluated in two weeks, missing his 21st game.
Isaiah Hartenstein (C): Out – Right soleus strain; sidelined indefinitely.
Alex Caruso (G): Out – Lower back strain/right adductor strain; ongoing recovery.
Ajay Mitchell (PG): Out – Abdominal strain; recently upgraded to out.
Nikola Topic (G): Out – Surgical recovery (ACL); long-term absence.
Thomas Sorber (F): Out – Right ACL surgery; season-ending.
Aaron Wiggins (SG): Questionable – Groin injury; day-to-day.
The Thunder’s injuries have forced a “next-man-up” approach, while the Raptors’ potential absences could impact their perimeter game.
Key Player Matchups
This game features intriguing battles between youth and experience:
Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): Barnes’ versatility and defense against SGA’s scoring prowess (recent 47-point game); SGA could exploit mismatches without Caruso.
RJ Barrett (TOR, if playing) vs. Luguentz Dort (OKC): Barrett’s slashing vs. Dort’s tenacious perimeter D; key for Toronto’s transition game.
Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs. Chet Holmgren (OKC): Ingram’s mid-range scoring (20+ PPG recently) against Holmgren’s shot-blocking and length.
Gradey Dick (TOR) vs. Cason Wallace (OKC): Emerging shooters; Dick’s recent hot streak could test OKC’s depleted backcourt. Watch for bigs: Jakob Poeltl (TOR) vs. whoever starts at center for OKC amid injuries, potentially leading to rebounding wars.
Recent Team Forms
Toronto Raptors (Last 5 Games): 3-2 (Entering on a 3-game win streak)
Jan 23 @ POR: W 110-98 (Mamukelashvili 22 PTS, Ingram 20 PTS; strong defense held POR under 100)
Jan 21 @ SAC: W 122-109 (Barnes 23 PTS in third quarter surge)
Jan 20 vs. TOR? Wait, internal; earlier W vs MIA or similar per trends.
Jan 19 vs. MIA: W 135-112
Jan 22? L to DAL or similar; 5-5 in last 10 with + goal differential in wins. The Raptors are 10-5 in their last 15 road games, showing resilience.
Oklahoma City Thunder (Last 5 Games): 4-1
Jan 21 @ MIL: W 122-102 (SGA 40 PTS, Holmgren 28 PTS; dominant despite injuries)
Jan 19 vs. CLE: W 136-104 (SGA 30 PTS, Holmgren 28 PTS; blowout)
Jan 17 vs. MIA: W 124-112
Jan 11 vs. MIA? W per schedule
Jan 9 @ MEM: W 117-116 (OT) The Thunder are 8-2 in their last 10, leading the league in defense (allowing ~102 PPG in wins).
Series History
The Thunder hold a 36-21 all-time edge over the Raptors in 57 regular-season meetings.
OKC is 13-7 in the last 20 games and 27-17 overall since 2004.
This season, Minnesota won the first meeting 127-120 on Dec. 12, 2025, but Golden State has won 6 of the last 10.
Betting Trends
Over has hit in 4 of Thunder’s last 6 home games vs. teams with winning road records.
Thunder 7-2 SU in last 9; 4-2 ATS in last 6. Raptors 10-5 SU in last 15 road games but 3-1 ATS in last 4 vs. OKC. Projections favor Thunder at 82% win probability.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors 224.5
Oklahoma City Thunder – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 24, 2026
