The big picture

Oklahoma City Thunder come in 5th on the ladder; Brooklyn Nets are 26th. Oklahoma City Thunder have the higher position to protect.

Oklahoma City Thunder are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112 points for and 107.4 against.

Brooklyn Nets are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.6 points for and 112.9 against.

Form

Oklahoma City Thunder have won three of their last five and most recently beat Memphis Grizzlies 128–97.

Brooklyn Nets have won two of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 114–104.

Oklahoma City Thunder arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 27 times on our records since 2012: Oklahoma City Thunder 18, Brooklyn Nets 9.

Last time out (2025-26), Oklahoma City Thunder won 121–92 at Barclays Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder have won the last four against Brooklyn Nets.

Biggest margin between these two: Brooklyn Nets by 31 points in 2014-15 (116–85).

Players to watch

For Oklahoma City Thunder, watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29.9 points a game, 37 rebounds in 2026-27) and Ajay Mitchell (19.7 points a game, 33 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Brooklyn Nets, watch Michael Porter Jr. (21.4 points a game, 59 rebounds in 2026-27) and Julius Randle (21 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Paycom Center

Oklahoma City Thunder have won 17 of their last 20 at Paycom Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Oklahoma City Thunder go in as clear favourites.