The Oklahoma City Thunder (50-22) will host the Charlotte Hornets (19-51) at Paycom Center on Thursday, March 21, 2025. As the top seed in the Western Conference, the Thunder continue their dominant season, while Charlotte looks to build momentum after snapping a losing streak.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with his elite scoring and all-around play, while Miles Bridges serves as Charlotte’s primary offensive weapon. Expect Oklahoma City to dictate the tempo, but Charlotte will fight to keep the game competitive.

| Team | Record | Win % | Home Record | Road Record | Conference Record | Division Record | Points For | Points Against | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 50-22 | .694 | 27-8 | 23-14 | 31-15 | 9-5 | 118.2 | 109.5 | Won 3 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 19-51 | .271 | 10-27 | 9-24 | 7-18 | 2-11 | 106.3 | 115.7 | Won 1 |
| Date | Matchup | Result | Winner\'s High Scorer | Loser\'s High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | Oklahoma City vs Charlotte | Thunder 115-102 | Gilgeous-Alexander (27) | Bridges (22) |
| Category | Oklahoma City Leader | Stat | Charlotte Leader | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 33.0 | Miles Bridges | 21.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | Jalen Williams | 5.5 | Miles Bridges | 7.8 |
| Assists Per Game | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 6.2 | Miles Bridges | 3.9 |
| Steals Per Game | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 1.77 | Josh Green | 1.13 |
| Stat | Oklahoma City | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 118.2 | 106.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 45.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 26.7 | 24.1 |
| Steals Per Game | 9.92 | 7.85 |
| Blocks Per Game | 6.21 | 4.87 |
Oklahoma City enters this matchup as the heavy favorite, boasting one of the best records in the Western Conference. With Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge, the Thunder aim to extend their winning streak and further cement their dominance.
Charlotte, on the other hand, looks to build on its recent win and find a way to contain OKC’s offensive firepower. Can the Hornets pull off an upset, or will the Thunder continue their relentless push towards the playoffs?
Find out on March 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET!