The Los Angeles Clippers look to bounce back from their latest loss when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in a NBA Cup showdown. The game begins at 10:30 PM ET and will air on KSBI, Thunder+, KTLA, and ClipperVision.

The Clippers fell to the Phoenix Suns in their last game, 133-110. They are 2-8 on the season, 13th in West. The game against the Suns was a quick trip on the road after three straight home games. They have another three-game homestand beginning with the Thunder.

The Thunder have lost to two straight, both against the Portland Trail Blazers on a back-to-back in Portland. They are 8-4 on the season, 7th in the West. This is the third game on a four-game road trip.

This is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Thunder won 108-101 on October 25. The Clippers had seven players score in double figures. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points.

Brandon Ingram is OUT after undergoing right heel surgery. He has yet to make his debut for the Clippers. His timetable for a return is unknown.

Bradley Beal is OUT with right knee injury management. He has yet to play this season after playing in only six games last season and then undergoing hip surgery.

Jordan Miller is OUT after undergoing left rotator cuff surgery. On August 26, it was reported that he would be reevaluated in six months.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT after undergoing right Lisfranc surgery in March. It is unknown when he will return.

Nick Martinelli is OUT on a G League two-way deal.

The Clippers started Darius Garland, Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura, Brook Lopez, and Kris Dunn against the Suns.

Kobe Sanders, Keaton Wagler, and Max Strus all played more than 20 minutes. Gradey Dick, Isaiah Jackson, and Baba Miller all played more than 15 minutes in that game.

The Clippers are 22nd in offense and 25th in defense.

Ajay Mitchell is QUESTIONABLE with a left ankle sprain. He missed the last game against the Blazers. He’s averaging 18.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 11 games this season.

Chet Holmgren is OUT due to right knee injury recovery. He hasn’t played since the October 25 game against the Clippers. On October 30, it was reported that he would miss at least eight to ten weeks.

Jalen Williams is OUT after undergoing left ankle surgery. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter against the Clippers on October 25.

Cason Wallace is OUT after undergoing left shoulder surgery. He suffered the injury in the first quarter against the Clippers on October 25.

Jaylin Williams is OUT due to low back spasms. He’s been out since November 2.

Thomas Sorber is OUT after undergoing right knee surgery. The 2025 first round pick has yet to make his NBA debut.

Nikola Topic is OUT on G League assignment.

With a number of injuries, the Thunder have used different starting lineups throughout the season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein will start. Mitchell will start if he is in the lineup.

Kenrich Williams, Alex Caruso, Jared McCain, and Aday Mara will get minutes, and any of those four could be in the starting lineup. Bennett Stirtz, Micah Peavy, and Nique Clifford will also get minutes.

The Thunder are ranked 18th in offense and 4th in defense.