Lakers and Thunder Reveal Complete Starting Lineups for Anticipated Wednesday Showdown
As two of the elite teams in the Western Conference prepare for their matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers have announced their complete starting lineups. This highly anticipated game will take place at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday night, with the Thunder boasting a record of 11-1 and the Lakers at 8-3.
Lakers Full Starting Lineup
The Lakers are still feeling the absence of key players. LeBron James, a 21-time All-NBA superstar, and guard Gabe Vincent are both sidelined, as is rookie forward Adou Thiero.
- Luka Doncic (All-NBA First Team guard)
- Austin Reaves (rising star guard)
- Marcus Smart (former Defensive Player of the Year)
- Rui Hachimura (power forward)
- Deandre Ayton (center)
Thunder Full Starting Lineup
Oklahoma City faces challenges of its own, notably the absence of All-NBA Second Team forward Jalen Williams, who is recovering from wrist surgery.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (MVP point guard)
- Ajay Mitchell (wing)
- Cason Wallace (wing)
- Chet Holmgren (power forward)
- Isaiah Hartenstein (center)
Injury Report
Both teams have sustained injuries that could impact their performance:
- Lakers: Missing LeBron James, Gabe Vincent, Adou Thiero
- Thunder: Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Thomas Sorber, Nikola Topic, Aaron Wiggins
Game Details
This matchup will tip off at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and locally on Spectrum SportsNet. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two prominent Western Conference teams.
