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The Oklahoma City Thunder will be going up against Charlotte Hornets on Friday, March 21 at the Paycom Center. All eyes would be on whether LaMelo Ball starts against the OKC Thunder or not.
Will star player LaMelo Ball feature against Oklahoma City Thunder?
LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team's injury report that makes him a starter against the OKC Thunder. It comes as a huge boost for the Hornets as they are placed fourteenth in the Eastern Conference with a below par record of 18-51. They are going up against a high flying Thunder side which is first in the Western Conference with a record of 57-12.
While Ball's presence comes as a major boost for the team, the Hornets are struggling with several injury issues. They have Grant Williams (ACL), Brandon Miller (wrist) and Tre Mann (back) all ruled out for the season. Josh Okogie (hamstring) is sidelined from the clash against Thunder, while Marcus Garrett (back) and Tidjane Salaun (ankle) are listed as day-to-day.
Despite the injury issues Hornets are dealing with, Ball's presence provides a major lift to the depleted side as they have struggled without him for portions of the season. Ball has been one of the key players for the Hornets as he averages 25.4 points, 7.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. His ability to create plays and score from beyond the arc (3.9 three-pointers per game) makes him an integral part of Hornet's offense.
As the Hornets are taking on one of the best sides in the league, Ball's presence could help them stay competitive against a Thunder squad led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 33 points per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
The OKC Thunder are also navigating through their injury issues as they are going to be without their key players including Nikola Topic (ACL), Ajay Mitchell (toe) and Jalen Williams (hip) are ruled out. Ousmane Dieng (calf) and Luguentz Dort (hip) are listed as day-to-day, while Cason Wallace remains as questionable. Despite the injury issues, the Thunder remain a force to reckon with.
When and where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets clash?
The tip-off time for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets clash is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets clash will be available on FDSOK and FDSSE. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets clash on Fubo.
