Jan. 2, 2026, 7:01 a.m. CT
The OKC Thunder will face the Golden State Warriors on the road at 9 p.m. CST Friday.
OKC (29-5) cruised to a 124-95 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Isaiah Hartenstein is out Friday due to a right soleus strain.
Golden State (18-16) secured a 132-125 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Stephen Curry is questionable due to a left ankle sprain.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s game between the Thunder and Warriors:
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What time is Thunder vs Warriors game tonight?
- Date: Friday, Jan. 2
- Time: 9 p.m. CST
- Where: Chase Center in San Francisco
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- Streaming: Prime Video (how to watch)
Thunder vs Warriors predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 120, Golden State 110
Stephen Curry is listed as questionable, and Golden State will struggle to keep up on the scoreboard if the engine to its offense can’t suit up. But even if he can, I’d still give the edge to OKC. The Warriors rank 28th in the NBA in turnovers per game (16.2), and the Thunder ranks first in both turnovers forced per game (18.1) and points off of turnovers per game (24.7). I expect OKC’s defense to set the tone and help it emerge with a road win.
Thunder vs Warriors betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, Jan. 2
- Odds: Thunder by 8.5
- Over/under: 228.5
- Moneyline: OKC -400 | Golden State +310
Thunder vs Warriors injury updates
- Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is out. Ousmane Dieng (right calf strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) is out.
- Warriors: LJ Cryer (G League two-way) is out. Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation) is out. Stephen Curry (left ankle sprain) is questionable. Draymond Green (rest) is out. Al Horford (right sciatic nerve irritation) is probable. Trayce Jackson-Davis (right knee patellar tendonitis) is probable. Malevy Leons (G League two-way) is out. De’Anthony Melton (left knee injury management) is questionable.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Golden State Warriors starters
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