Toronto Raptors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game preview, TV channel, start time, injury report

Gilbert McGregor

Toronto Raptors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game preview, TV channel, start time, injury report image

Winners of six in a row, the Raptors look to keep the momentum going as they travel to take on the Thunder on Wednesday night.

Toronto is fresh off of a convincing win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in which Pascal Siakam led the way with 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in 43 minutes of action.

In addition to Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. (24), OG Anunoby (20) and Fred VanVleet (20) each turned in 20-point performances, a historic feat that speaks to the team's balanced attack.

The Raptors' next task is to take on a pesky Thunder team that will be without its best player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who remains out with an ankle injury

OKC owns the second-worst record in the West but it can't be overlooked, as the team earned a one-point win in Toronto earlier in the year.

In Gilgeous-Alexander's absence, keep an eye on Montrealer Luguentz Dort, who is averaging a career-best 17.0 points per game this season and rookie Josh Giddey, who has taken home Western Conference Rookie of the Month honours three times this season.

The guard play in this one won't disappoint.

What channel is Raptors vs. Thunder on?

  • TV channel: Sportsnet One (Canada), Bally Sports Oklahoma and NBA League Pass (United States)
  • Radio: TSN 1050

Raptors vs. Thunder will be televised on Sportsnet One in Canada. In the Thunder's region, the game will air on Bally Sports Oklahoma. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass elsewhere in the United States.

What time does Raptors vs. Thunder start?

  • Date: Wednesday, Feb. 9
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT

Tip-off for Raptors vs. Thunder will come shortly after 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Raptors vs. Thunder injury report?

(As of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9)

TeamPlayerStatusReason
RaptorsIsaac BongaOutG League – On Assignment
 Justin ChampagnieOutG League – Two-Way
 Goran DragicOutNot With Team
 David JohnsonOutG League – Two-Way
ThunderShai Gilgeous-AlexanderOutInjury/Illness – Right Ankle; Sprain
 Vit KrejciOutG League – On Assignment
 Mike MuscalaOutInjury/Illness – Right Ankle; Soreness
 Jeremiah Robinson-EarlOutInjury/Illness – Right Foot; Third Metatarsal Fracture
 Isaiah RobyOutInjury/Illness – Right Ankle; Sprain
 Aaron WigginsOutInjury/Illness – Right Ankle; Sprain

Raptors next five games

DateOpponentTime (ET)Location
Feb. 9at Thunder8:00 p.m.Paycom Center
Feb. 10at Rockets8:00 p.m.Toyota Center
Feb. 12vs. Nuggets7:30 p.m.Scotiabank Arena
Feb. 14at Pelicans8:00 p.m.Smoothie King Center
Feb. 16at Timberwolves8:00 p.m.Target Center

Gilbert McGregor

Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.