OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Nov. 7 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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.

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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:

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:

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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.

Edited by Avi Shravan