The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Thursday night as they host the Milwaukee Bucks in an interconference matchup.
Oklahoma City enters Thursday’s game with a 42-13 record after defeating the Phoenix Suns on the road on Wednesday night.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams.Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Suns, Jalen Williams led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 28 points, four rebounds and five assists while Isaiah Joe added 21 points, one rebound and one assist of his own off the bench.
Now Oklahoma City will try to grab another victory on Thursday as they face off against the Bucks in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Milwaukee enters Thursday’s contest with a 22-30 record after defeating the Orlando Magic on the road on Wednesday night.
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Former Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24)Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Cam Thomas led the way for the Bucks as he ended the game with 34 points and four rebounds off the bench while Kevin Porter Jr. recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bucks Injury Report, Will Kyle Kuzma, Ryan Rollins Play?
For the Bucks, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Kyle Kuzma and Ryan Rollins.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Milwaukee has listed Kuzma as questionable due to left foot soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since February 6.
If Kuzma is sidelined, Bobby Portis and Ousmane Dieng could both be in line for increased roles.
The Bucks have also listed Rollins as questionable due to right foot plantar fasciitis and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan RollinsKirby Lee-Imagn Images
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If Rollins is sidelined once again, Porter Jr., Thomas and AJ Green may all have larger roles against the Thunder.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince have both been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Thunder Injury Report, Will Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein Play?
On the other side, the Thunder have six players listed on their injury report, including both Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8)Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City has ruled out Williams due to a right hamstring strain that he re-aggravated in Wednesday’s victory over the Suns.
With Williams sidelined, Aaron Wiggins, Joe and Alex Caruso could all be in line for increased roles.
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Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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The Thunder have also ruled out Hartenstein due to right soleus injury management as they will elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back, which could allow Jaylin Williams to have a larger role.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Branden Carlson and Thomas Sorber have also been ruled out as they all continue to recover from injuries.
The good news for the Thunder is that Nikola Topic is off their injury report and is in line to make his NBA debut on Thursday against the Bucks.
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Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Bucks and Thunder from Oklahoma City at 7:30 p.m. EST on Amazon Prime Video.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
