The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at 5 PM CT, the only NBA game scheduled that day. This matchup is strategically placed to avoid conflicts with the NFL's Championship Sunday, although it still coincides with key NFL games, including the Chiefs vs. Bills. The Thunder, experiencing a healthy roster return, are expected to secure a win against the struggling Blazers. Isaiah Hartenstein leads the Thunder's reinforcements, alongside Isaiah Joe and Ousmane Dieng, who are back from illness. Cason Wallace also returns after overcoming a nasal fracture.

Both teams are dealing with injuries; the Thunder will be without Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Nikola Topic, and Dillon Jones, while the Trail Blazers will miss DeAndre Ayton and Matisse Thybulle. Following this game, the Thunder will enjoy two days off before taking on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in San Francisco.