LA Lakers vs. OKC Thunder Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Apr. 8 | NBA 2024-25 season

The OKC Thunder will host the LA Lakers on Tuesday for the second leg of their back-to-back matchups, which will also be their third and final encounter of the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The Lakers evened out their season series after defeating the Thunder 126-99 on the road during their previous meeting on Sunday.

With four regular-season games remaining for both teams, the Thunder (64-14) have already secured the Western Conference's top seed for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Lakers (48-30) will secure at least the sixth seed in the playoffs if they win any one of their upcoming games since they have a favorable record against most teams who could tie them.

LA Lakers vs. OKC Thunder: Injury Reports

Lakers injury report for Apr. 8

The Lakers have eight players listed on their injury report for the upcoming matchup. Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Bronny James are questionable to play while Rui Hachimura and Maxi Kleber are out for the game.

Player	Status	Injury
Luka Doncic	Questionable (GTD)	Groin
LeBron James	Questionable (GTD)	Groin
Austin Reaves	Questionable (GTD)	Ankle
Dorian Finney-Smith	Questionable (GTD)	Ankle
Gabe Vincent	Questionable (GTD)	Knee
Bronny James	Questionable (GTD)	Illness
Rui Hachimura	Out	Knee
Maxi Kleber	Out	Foot

Thunder injury report for Apr. 8

On the other hand, the Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng, Alex Ducas, Ajay Mitchell, and Nikola Topic. Jaylin Williams is listed as questionable.

Player	Status	Injury
Jaylin Williams	Questionable	Ankle
Ousmane Dieng	Out	Calf
Alex Ducas	Out	Quadriceps
Ajay Mitchell	Out	Toe
Nikola Topic	Out (OFS)	Knee

LA Lakers vs. OKC Thunder: Starting lineups and depth charts

Lakers starting lineup and depth chart for Apr. 8

The Lakers are expected to use a starting lineup of Luka Doncic (PG), Austin Reaves (SG), LeBron James (SF), Dorian Finney-Smith (PF) and Jaxson Hayes (C) for the game on Tuesday.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Luka Doncic*	Gabe Vincent*	Austin Reaves*
SG	Austin Reaves*	Dalton Knecht	Gabe Vincent*
SF	LeBron James*	Jordan Goodwin	Dalton Knecht
PF	Dorian Finney-Smith*	LeBron James*	Jarred Vanderbilt
C	Jaxson Hayes	Dorian Finney-Smith*	Trey Jemison III

Thunder starting lineup and depth chart for Apr. 8

Meanwhile, the Thunder are projected to deploy a starting lineup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG), Luguentz Dort (SG), Jalen Williams (SF), Chet Holmgren (PF) and Isaiah Hartenstein (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Alex Caruso	Cason Wallace
SG	Luguentz Dort	Cason Wallace	Isaiah Joe
SF	Jalen Williams	Isaiah Joe	Aaron Wiggins
PF	Chet Holmgren	Aaron Wiggins	Kenrich Williams
C	Isaiah Hartenstein	Chet Holmgren	Jaylin Williams*

LA Lakers vs. OKC Thunder: Preview

The LA Lakers have won five of their last 10 outings and are on a two-game winning streak following their road win over the Thunder on Sunday. Luka Doncic led their charge to victory in the game with 30 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.

Meanwhile, the Thunder have won eight of their last 10 games and are on a two-game losing streak following Sunday's home loss to the Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in their effort with 26 points, three rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and a block in the game.

How to watch LA Lakers vs. OKC Thunder?

The Lakers-Thunder game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will be broadcast locally on SportsNet LA and FanDuel Sports and is also available to be streamed live on FuboTV or through NBA League Pass.