A rare opportunity for UK fans to watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company at a reasonable hour. This Thunder vs Clippers clash promises to be a battle between an established powerhouse and a team still finding its rhythm. Either way, it will be interesting to see what Tyronn Lue has up his sleeve to challenge the 2025 champions.
Thunder vs Clippers date and time
Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Time: The Thunder vs Clippers game tips off at 11:00pm GMT in the UK.
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 11:00pm, 25 October |
| US Eastern Time (EDT) | 7:00pm, 25 October |
| US Central Time (CDT) | 6:00pm, 25 October |
| US Pacific Time (PDT) | 4:00pm, 25 October |
| Central Europe (CET) | 12:00am, 26 October |
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder vs Clippers starting fives
Oklahoma City go into the clash without Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber, while the Clippers remain without Max Strus, Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal. All three are expected to return later in the season.
| THUNDER | CLIPPERS |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Darius Garland |
| Cason Wallace | Kris Dunn |
| Jalen Williams | Rui Hachimura |
| Chet Holmgren | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | Isaiah Jackson |
Thunder vs Clippers: best bet
Playing at home with their strongest starting five available, it would be surprising if OKC failed to impose themselves on the game. We therefore back them to secure a convincing victory and extend their unbeaten start to the season to 3-0.
Thunder latest: injuries and form
The Oklahoma City Thunder are showing the kind of form that helped them dominate the Western Conference over the last two seasons. They play with real fluidity and have an elite defence that allows them to win even when their shooting lets them down.
Although they have played only two games, they have already beaten the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. That says plenty about the quality of this team, where reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does not need to produce spectacular performances to beat some of the league’s strongest opponents.
Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren is looking particularly impressive and seems eager to make amends for a previous playoff series against the Spurs in which he struggled.
Player to watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
His 17 points against the Nuggets brought his remarkable streak of games with at least 20 points to an end. Perhaps that will allow him to play with less pressure tonight, while also giving him extra motivation to deliver a performance worthy of one of the league’s best players and a two-time MVP.
Clippers latest: injuries and form
The Clippers thrashed the Sacramento Kings and pushed the Lakers hard, making it clear that they intend to compete in every game despite missing players of the calibre of Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus.
Tonight, Tyronn Lue will need to come up with something special, as the Clippers appear to lack the offensive firepower needed to overcome a title contender like the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Nevertheless, a defeat would be far from disastrous, given that the pressure this season is firmly on other teams, including the Thunder themselves.
Player to watch: Darius Garland
Two games and 28 points per game on average. The young guard has come into this season determined to be the leader of the Clippers and is proving it on the court; tonight, though, he has to dance around the defence of the Thunder, so keeping up the same level will not be easy.
Thunder vs Clippers: head-to-head record
Across 238 meetings, including the franchise’s years as the Seattle SuperSonics, the Thunder hold a commanding advantage with 152 wins to the Clippers’ 86. And more recently? Oklahoma City have won nine of the last 10 meetings between the two sides.
Thunder vs Clippers predictions
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 28.5 points. After a very quiet performance against the Nuggets, it is now time for his trademark step up against the Clippers. Him passing 30 points would be no surprise.
Oklahoma City Thunder handicap -10.5. We will not talk about a thrashing, but OKC should win by a margin that lets them coast through the final minutes.
Under 224.5 total points. OKC’s defensive strength should set the tone and make the Angelenos work hard for every point they score.
Where to watch Thunder vs Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Clippers game can be watched in the UK through a NBA League Pass subscription and Amazon Prime.