Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Injury Updates, Game Details, Key Absences

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets: The Oklahoma City Thunder (57-12) will host the Charlotte Hornets (18-51) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Friday, March 21, 2025.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Bally Sports Oklahoma and Bally Sports Southeast. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV, NBA League Pass, and Max (with the BR Sports add-on).

This matchup marks the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Thunder, currently leading the Western Conference, will aim to extend their winning streak and solidify their playoff position. Meanwhile, the struggling Hornets will look to play spoiler and develop their young talent.

Matchup Details

Date: March 21, 2025

Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports Southeast

Streaming: FuboTV, NBA League Pass, Max (with BR Sports add-on)

Thunder vs. Hornets Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG): Out (right ankle sprain) – Expected to return on March 25.
Chet Holmgren (C): Day-to-day (left wrist soreness) – Status uncertain.
Isaiah Joe (SG): Out (concussion protocol) – No timetable for return.

Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball (PG): Out (right ankle surgery) – Out for the season.
Mark Williams (C): Out (lower back injury) – Expected to return in late March.
Gordon Hayward (SF): Game-time decision (left hamstring strain).
Thunder vs. Hornets Injury Report Table:

Team	Player	Status	Injury	Return Date
Oklahoma City Thunder	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Out	Right Ankle Sprain	March 25
Oklahoma City Thunder	Chet Holmgren	Day-to-day	Left Wrist Soreness	Uncertain
Oklahoma City Thunder	Isaiah Joe	Out	Concussion Protocol	No Timetable
Charlotte Hornets	LaMelo Ball	Out	Right Ankle Surgery	Out for Season
Charlotte Hornets	Mark Williams	Out	Lower Back Injury	Late March
Charlotte Hornets	Gordon Hayward	Game-time Decision	Left Hamstring Strain	-

Final Thoughts

Both teams will be without key players, but the Thunder remain the clear favorites given their depth and dominant record. Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams will need to step up offensively. Meanwhile, the Hornets, already eliminated from playoff contention, will rely on Brandon Miller and P.J. Washington to keep the game competitive.

As the Thunder push toward securing the top seed in the West, can they maintain their dominance, or will the Hornets pull off a surprising upset? Tune in to find out!