Jalen Williams

Oklahoma City Thunder (48-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (40-22, third in the Eastern Conference)New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -4.5; over/under is 221.5BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on New York.The Knicks have gone 23-8 at home. New York is fourth in the league averaging 14.8 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 37.5% from deep. Jalen Brunson leads the team averaging 2.9 makes while shooting 37.8% from 3-point range.The Thunder are 23-8 on the road. Oklahoma City is seventh in the Western Conference with 25.5 assists per game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 6.4.The Knicks make 47.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.6 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.6%). The Thunder average 13.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than the Knicks give up.TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is shooting 48.0% and averaging 19.8 points for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 24.8 points over the last 10 games.Isaiah Joe is shooting 44.6% and averaging 11.0 points for the Thunder. Jared McCain is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 115.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.7 points per game.Thunder: 8-2, averaging 114.9 points, 45.9 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.5 points.INJURIES: Knicks: Miles McBride: out (ankle).Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: day to day (abdominal), Ajay Mitchell: day to day (abdomen), Branden Carlson: day to day (back), Jalen Williams: out (hamstring), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee), Isaiah Hartenstein: day to day (injury management).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (25-36, 12th in the Eastern Conference)Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Matas Buzelis and the Chicago Bulls host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup.The Bulls have gone 16-17 in home games. Chicago is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 51.5 points per game in the paint led by Josh Giddey averaging 8.3.The Thunder are 22-8 in road games. Oklahoma City averages 119.2 points and has outscored opponents by 11.3 points per game.The Bulls' 14.7 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.5 more made shots on average than the 14.2 per game the Thunder allow. The Thunder average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 fewer makes per game than the Bulls give up.TOP PERFORMERS: Buzelis is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Bulls. Collin Sexton is averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games.Cason Wallace is scoring 8.8 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 15.9 points and 3.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 1-9, averaging 108.8 points, 41.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.6 points per game.Thunder: 7-3, averaging 113.9 points, 45.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.9 points.INJURIES: Bulls: Anfernee Simons: out (wrist), Noa Essengue: out for season (shoulder), Jaden Ivey: out (knee), Patrick Williams: out (quadriceps), Zach Collins: out for season (toe), Jalen Smith: out (calf).Thunder: Ajay Mitchell: out (abdomen), Branden Carlson: out (back), Jalen Williams: out (hamstring), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Oklahoma City Thunder (46-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (21-38, 12th in the Western Conference)Dallas; Sunday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City visits the Dallas Mavericks after the Thunder took down the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime.The Mavericks are 11-28 in conference matchups. Dallas gives up 118.0 points and has been outscored by 3.6 points per game.The Thunder have gone 33-9 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma City is second in the Western Conference scoring 119.5 points per game and is shooting 48.4%.The Mavericks make 47.3% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.6 percentage points higher than the Thunder have allowed to their opponents (43.7%). The Thunder average 119.5 points per game, 1.5 more than the 118.0 the Mavericks give up.The two teams square off for the third time this season. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 132-111 in their last meeting on Dec. 6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, and Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 18 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Marshall is shooting 53.1% and averaging 15.4 points for the Mavericks. Max Christie is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games.Gilgeous-Alexander is scoring 31.9 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 14.7 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 44.8% over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 2-8, averaging 115.7 points, 42.3 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.7 points per game.Thunder: 6-4, averaging 114.5 points, 45.0 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.8 points.INJURIES: Mavericks: Caleb Martin: day to day (back), Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Kyrie Irving: out for season (knee), Cooper Flagg: day to day (foot), P.J. Washington: day to day (ankle), Marvin Bagley III: day to day (neck), Klay Thompson: day to day (rest).Thunder: Ajay Mitchell: out (abdomen), Branden Carlson: out (back), Jalen Williams: out (hamstring), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

The reigning MVP is officially back after missing nine games with an abdominal strain. While he's likely to be under a minutes restriction, SGA's return likely means that Isaiah Joe will come off the bench after starting Oklahoma City's last three games. Cason Wallace's fantasy value will also take a hit, but he should remain in the starting five due to Jalen Williams' continued absence.

Denver Nuggets (37-22, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (45-15, first in the Western Conference)Oklahoma City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets visit Cason Wallace and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference play Friday.The Thunder are 8-3 against the rest of their division. Oklahoma City is the top team in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing 108.0 points while holding opponents to 43.7% shooting.The Nuggets are 5-2 against the rest of the division. Denver ranks ninth in the league with 28.2 assists per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 10.4.The Thunder are shooting 48.4% from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points higher than the 46.6% the Nuggets allow to opponents. The Nuggets score 12.5 more points per game (120.5) than the Thunder allow their opponents to score (108.0).The teams play for the second time this season. The Thunder won the last meeting 121-111 on Feb. 2, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 34 points in the win.TOP PERFORMERS: Wallace is averaging 8.9 points and 2.1 steals for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 16 points and 1.7 steals over the past 10 games.Jokic is averaging 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 10.4 assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 6-4, averaging 114.6 points, 44.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.9 points per game.Nuggets: 4-6, averaging 122.5 points, 46.9 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.4 points.INJURIES: Thunder: Alex Caruso: day to day (ankle), Ajay Mitchell: out (abdomen), Chet Holmgren: day to day (back), Branden Carlson: day to day (back), Jalen Williams: out (hamstring), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: out (abdomen), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee), Isaiah Joe: day to day (lower body), Isaiah Hartenstein: day to day (illness management).Nuggets: Jamal Murray: day to day (illness), Jalen Pickett: day to day (knee), Tamar Bates: out (foot), Aaron Gordon: out (hamstring), Peyton Watson: out (hamstring).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.