Western Conference-leading OKC (42-14) looks to build rhythm starting Friday vs. Brooklyn. Watch the game on News 9 in OKC and News on 6 in Tulsa

BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn will attempt to stop its three-game road slide when the Nets face Oklahoma City. The Thunder have gone 22-7 at home. Oklahoma City is seventh in the Western Conference with 25.5 assists per game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 6.4.

Oklahoma City keeping the No. 1 seed in the West could be vital to its postseason plans.

Updated 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder roster after NBA All-Star break.

With the NBA back in action tonight and Oklahoma City returning to action tomorrow, the Thunder leads the league in wins for a second straight season, but the gap from the rest of the pack narrows coming out of the All-Star break.

In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, every team his group faces is a test. Still, many wondered if the Lakers’ litmus test would come from facing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

5 biggest takeaways for Oklahoma City Thunder at 2026 NBA All-Star break.

Tip-off is at 9:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocks, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Oklahoma City 110-93 on Thursday night. The Thunder traded Dieng just before the deadline.

How will Oklahoma City Thunder handle Branden Carlson, other two-way players?