The Oklahoma City Thunder are out for revenge, having fallen to the San Antonio Spurs three times this year, including losses on Christmas Day and in the NBA Cup.
Considering the Thunder have lost only seven games total, their struggles against San Antonio have been discouraging.
Despite averaging over 121 points per game, Oklahoma City has failed to score more than 110 in three games against the Spurs this season.
Although they lead San Antonio by a comfortable 5.5 games for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, a win would do much more than increase their advantage.
With five regular season meetings scheduled between the two sides, Oklahoma City would gain momentum over their newest rivals going into their last head-to-head of the season.
That said, they'll be playing shorthanded once more. Already, Isaiah Hartenstein and Thomas Sorber have been ruled out due to injuries. But Oklahoma City received even more discouraging news Tuesday.
According to Hoops Hype, Lugentz Dort has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game with left foot soreness. Dort is likely to be a game-time decision.
On the other side of things, Devin Vassell has been ruled out for San Antonio due to a thigh injury.
Following Tuesday's game, the Thunder will start a challenging four-game road trip Thursday in Houston against the Rockets.
As for their next matchup against San Antonio, the two teams will meet for the final time in the regular season in February.
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