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    OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Nov. 7

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    The OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings matchup is one of the 11 games scheduled to be played in the NBA on Friday. The Thunder were on an eight-game winning streak before they suffered a surprising 121-119 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

    The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led squad will try its best to secure a win to get back on the winning track and continue its dominance in the West standings. However, the Kings won’t make it easy for the Thunder to walk into their home and leave with an easy win.

    They secured a 121-116 win over the Warriors on Wednesday and would try their best to extend their winning streak. Sacramento has had a rough start to its season. They have a 3-5 record and are the 10th team in the West standings.

    The last Thunder vs Kings fixture was on Oct. 28, and ended in a 107-101 win for the defending champions.

    OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings predicted starting lineups and depth charts

    OKC Thunder starting lineup

    The Thunder are expected to run their best current lineup, which compensates for the absence of a few starters. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the offense as the main point guard, while Chet Holmgren is expected to play as a power forward.

    Isaiah Hartenstein should be the center for the night, while Lugentz Dort and Cason Wallace fill in the remaining spots in the frontcourt and backcourt.

    Here is a depth chart for the Thunder:

    PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ajay Mitchell Cason Wallace
    SG Cason Wallace Luhuentz Dort Alex Caruso
    SF Luguentz Dort Alex Caruso Cason Wallace
    PF Chet Holmgren Brooks Barnhizer Ousmane Dieng
    C Isaiah Hartenstein Jaylin Williams Branden Carlson

    Sacramento Kings starting lineup

    The Kings are expected to play their best lineup with big names scattered across their starting five. Dennis Schroder should start as the point guard, while Domantas Sabonis plays as the big man.

    Russell Westbrook is expected to complete the backcourt with Schroder, while Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan complete the front court. Here is a depth chart for the Kings:

    STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH
    PG Dennis Schroder Keon Ellis Malik Monk Nique Clifford Devin Carter
    SG Russell Westbrook Malik Monk Keon Ellis Nique Clifford Devin Carter
    SF Zach LaVine Nique Clifford Keon Ellis Doug McDermott Daeqwon Plowden
    PF DeMar DeRozan Precious Achiuwa Nique Clifford Dario Saric Doug McDermott
    C Domantas Sabonis Drew Eubanks Precious Achiuwa Dylan Cardwell Maxime Raynaud

    OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Injury Reports

    OKC Thunder injury report

    Aaron Wiggins is out of the game because of an adductor strain, while Jalen Williams is out with an injury. Williams is scheduled to be re-evaluated om the coming week.

    Nikola Topic (testicular cancer), Kenrich Williams (knee), and Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) remain out.

    Sacramento Kings injury report

    Keegan Murray remains away from the court because of a thumb injury, while Domantas Sabonis is day-to-day because of a rib issue.

    OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Key Matchups

    The Thunder are the heavy favorites to secure a win heading into the game. However, the fans would be delighted with a matchup between Domantas Sabonis and Chet Holmgren. The two big men are among the best players in the league when it comes to asserting their dominance in the paint.

    Sabonis is averaging 14.5 points, 14.2 rebounds and 0.2 blocks per game while Holmgren is averaging 20.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.