The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up to face the New York Knicks in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the NBA's top teams, both enjoying impressive winning streaks. The Thunder, currently leading the Western Conference, are riding a franchise-record 13-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Knicks hold the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a solid nine-game winning streak of their own.

This game marks a special occasion for Isaiah Hartenstein, who will be competing against his former team for the first time. As the teams prepare for the clash at the Paycom Center, neither side has reported any injuries, although the Thunder are playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

In terms of injuries, the Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso, Adam Flagler, Alex Ducas, and Nikola Topic, while the Knicks have Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride listed as questionable, alongside Mitchell Robinson who is out with an ankle injury.

As for betting odds, the Thunder entered the matchup as five-point favorites, but that line has shifted slightly to 4.5 points at FanDuel. The Thunder will aim to cover the spread, having done so in their last three games.

The New York Knicks are set to host the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, with both teams looking to improve their standings. The Knicks have ruled out Kevin McCullar Jr. and Mitchell Robinson due to injuries, while the Spurs report no injuries.

The Spurs currently sit ninth in the Western Conference with a 15-14 record, coming off a close loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Victor Wembanyama showcased his talent with 26 points and eight blocks in that game.

Meanwhile, the Knicks are riding a four-game winning streak, holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 19-10 record. They recently defeated the Toronto Raptors, with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the charge with an impressive performance.

The New York Knicks have already utilized three of their four rookies this season, with Kevin McCullar Jr. sidelined due to injury. Tyler Kolek, Ariel Hukporti, and first-round pick Pacome Dadiet have participated in both garbage time and G League games.

Grant Hughes from Bleacher Report awarded the Knicks a 'B' for their rookie class, noting that under Tom Thibodeau's coaching, rookies often see limited playtime. However, the potential for these players to contribute meaningfully exists, especially as the Knicks aim to build a competitive team.

The Brooklyn Nets face the New York Knicks in their opening NBA Cup game, but injuries complicate predictions. The Nets are missing several key players, including Bojan Bogdanovic and Nic Claxton, while the Knicks will be without Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson. Both teams have probable players, with Brooklyn's Ben Simmons returning after missing a previous game.

As the matchup approaches, the Nets must prepare for various scenarios due to the uncertainty surrounding player availability. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden.

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks are set to clash tonight in their first regular season meeting, but the Bulls are dealing with significant injuries. Five players, including Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, are on the injury report, with LaVine being probable despite a recent strain.

The Knicks also have seven players listed, including Jalen Brunson and Precious Achiuwa, with several facing questionable statuses. Historically, the Knicks have dominated this matchup, but the Bulls will rely on LaVine's scoring ability.