OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 14 | 2024-25 NBA Season

Among the handful of games on Tuesday's NBA slate is OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers. It will feature one of the league's top teams, and one squad that has fallen way short of expectations.

The Thunder enter this game with the second-best record in the association at 32-6. They've won 17 of their last 18 games, with the lone loss coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

As for the Sixers, they continue to stumble for a variety of reasons. They have a tall task ahead of them, as they'll attempt to get back in the win column against an elite squad like OKC. Philadelphia enters this matchup on a two-game losing streak, most recently dropping a game to the Orlando Magic.

This is the first time that these teams will face off against one another this season. However, it will fall short of expectations due to multiple key players being sidelined.

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OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers: Injury reports

OKC Thunder injury report

Heading into their battle with the Sixers, the Thunder will nearly be at full strength. The main player they'll be without is Chet Holmgren, who remains sidelined due to a lliac wing fracture.

Here is the full breakdown of OKC's injury report:

• Ousmane Dieng - Out (G-League)
• Adam Flagler - Out (two-way)
• Chet Holmgren - Out (lliac wing fracture)
• Dillon Jones - Out (G-League)
• Ajay Mitchell - Out (toe sprain)
• Nikola Topic - Out (knee)

Philadelphia 76ers injury report

On the Philadelphia 76ers' side, they will be vastly shorthanded when they take on the Thunder. The most notable person ruled out is Joel Embiid, who will miss his fifth straight game due to a foot sprain. Others who will be sidelined include Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin and Jared McCain. Veteran forward Caleb Martin is also on the injury report but is a game-time decision.

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OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers: Starting lineup and depth chart

OKC Thunder Starting lineup and depth chart

With there being minimal names on their injury report, the Thunder will stick with their usual starting lineup. They are expected to open the game with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Below is a snapshot of OKC's complete depth chart:

Point guard	Shooting guard	Small forward	Power forward	Center
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Cason Wallace	Lu Dort	Jalen Williams	Isaiah Hartenstein
Alex Caruso	Isaiah Joe	Aaron Wiggins	Kenrich Williams	Jaylin Williams
Adam Flagler			Dillon Jones	Brenden Carlson
Ajay Mitchell			Ousmane Dieng

Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup and depth chart

With so many players ruled out, Nick Nurse is going to have to get creative with his starting lineup. They are projected to roll out an opening unit of Tyrese Maxey, Eric Gordon, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele.

Below is a snaphsot of the Sixers' depth chart:

Point guard	Shooting guard	Small forward	Power forward	Center
Tyrese Maxey	Kelly Oubre Jr.	Paul George	Caleb Martin	Joel Embiid
Kyle Lowry	Eric Gordon	Ricky Council IV	KJ Martin	Andre Drummond
Reggie Jackson	Jared McCain		Guerschon Yabusele	Adem Bona
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OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch

OKC Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. In regards to viewing options, it will be broadcast locally on TV. NBA League Pass subscribers will also have the chance to stream the action.