NBA 2021 Live: Thunder vs Suns Preview, Team News, Predicted Line-Ups, and OKC vs OKC Dream11 Prediction. The OKC will continue their East Coast road swing with a stop at Footprint Center for a matchup against the Thunder.
Where to watch Thunder vs Suns game?
The Suns vs Thunder game will take place at Footprint Center on Friday, December 24, 7:30 AM IST.
Suns is coming off a beating of the Atlanta Hawks and will attempt to do the same against a weakened Thunder team. This will be the opening game of the season for both teams. Each NBA team has a distinct point of view.
If you have an NBA League Pass membership, you can watch the game on the NBA App, and it will also be broadcast nationally on TNT. Let’s go over the latest team news as well as our Dream11 predictions for the Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup.
Team news and injuries
The 9-19 Thunder are coming off an explosive finish against the Los Angeles Clippers when they were on the wrong end of an incredible buzzer-beater. The squad will try to avenge their historic 73-point loss against the 19-12 Grizzlies, who are playing the second night of a back-to-back after falling to the Portland Trail Blazers on the first.
Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has been declared out of the game after hurting his knee against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, veteran Trevor Ariza, who is classified as doubtful for the game against the Bulls, might make his season debut. After testing positive and undergoing health and safety regulations, Dwight Howard, Malik Monk, Avery Bradley, Talen Horton-Tucker, Austin Reeves, and Kendrick Nunn are all unavailable for the game.
Thunder vs Suns preview
The 9-19 Thunder are coming off an explosive finish against the Los Angeles Clippers when they were on the wrong end of an incredible buzzer-beater. The squad will try to avenge their historic 73-point loss against the 19-12 Grizzlies, who are playing the second night of a back-to-back after falling to the Portland Trail Blazers on the first. The Grizzlies’ five-game winning streak was ended, as they had been without star Ja Morant since last month.
The Phoenix Suns come into the game on the back of an impressive win over the Washington Wizards. A total of 8 players on the team scored 10 points or more, to give the Suns a 118-98 win on the night. They have now gone to the top position in the West. However, if they are to hold that position, the team will have to keep winning games, as the Warriors are not too far behind them. Going into the game on Sunday, the team will be hoping for top performances from everyone on their roster, as the Hornets are not a team that can be taken lightly.
Suns vs thunders Head to Head record
The Suns won three of their last seven games against the Lakers. Lakers have a chance of winning the game since Booker is underperforming since his return from his hamstring injury.
Thunder vs Suns Predicted Lineups
Phoenix Suns
Point Guard – Chris Paul, Shooting Guard – Devon Booker, Small Forward – Mikal Bridges, Power Forward – Jae Crowder, Center – Deandre Ayton
OKC Thunder
G – Josh Giddey; G – Shai GA; F – Darius Bazley; F – Jeremiah Robinson-Earl; C – Derrick Favors
Lakers vs Suns Dream11 Team
Point Guard – Chris Paul, Josh Giddey
Shooting Guard – Devon Booker, Shai GA
Small Forward – Mikal Bridges
Power Forward – Jae Crowder
Center – Deandre Ayton
Disclaimer: The aforementioned Dream11 team and prediction are based on our own research and analysis. We do not guarantee any success on the selection of these players in your team.
