Updated Jan. 2, 2026, 8:06 p.m. CT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Brandin Podziemski and 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. Golden State (18-16) secured a 132-125 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
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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 104
This is a very short-handed Golden State team, and it’ll struggle to keep up on the scoreboard as a result. It’ll also likely struggle to take care of the ball. The Warriors rank 28th in the NBA in turnovers per game (16.2), while 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 13.5
- Over/under: 226.5
- Moneyline: OKC -700 | Golden State +500
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: Jimmy Butler (illness) is out. LJ Cryer (G League two-way) is out. Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation) is out. Stephen Curry (left ankle sprain) is out. Draymond Green (rest) is out. Al Horford (right sciatic nerve irritation) is probable. Malevy Leons (G League two-way) is out. De’Anthony Melton (left knee injury management) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Golden State Warriors starters
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