The Golden State Warriors travel to the Paycom Center on Saturday night to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference clash. While the Thunder are looking to tighten their grip on the top seed, a depleted Warriors squad is fighting to stay afloat in the competitive Play-In race.
Oklahoma City enters the game with a dominant 49–15 record, sitting comfortably in first place in the West. Fresh off a gritty 103–100 road win against the Knicks, the Thunder are on the verge of their third consecutive 50-win season. Oklahoma City has combined an elite offense with the league’s second-ranked defense to become the most feared team in the conference. MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is second in the league in scoring.
The Warriors arrive in Oklahoma City at 32–30, currently holding the eighth seed. Golden State has struggled with consistency amid a wave of injuries to its core stars. However, the team showed immense heart in an overtime thriller against Houston on Thursday. Without their usual starters, the Warriors have leaned on Brandin Podziemski and Draymond Green to sail through one of the toughest stretches of their season.
With the Thunder looking for a regular-season sweep and the Warriors desperate for a road win, this Saturday night game is a crucial moment for both teams. Full venue, time, and broadcast details are listed below.
Warriors vs. Thunder: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM CT)
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- TV Broadcast (Local): ABC, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, WatchESPN
Betting Odds
- ATS Pick: Thunder -14.5
- O/U Pick: Over 219.5
- Score Prediction: Thunder 120 – Warriors 108
*NBA Odds are subject to change.
The Thunder are heavy home favorites, as they have already beaten Golden State three times this season by double digits. While the Warriors lead the league in three-pointers made, the Thunder’s ability to force turnovers and score in transition makes them a difficult matchup for a depleted Golden State backcourt.
Warriors vs. Thunder Head-to-Head
The Oklahoma City Thunder have dominated the 2025–26 season series, holding a 3–0 lead with an average margin of victory of over 20 points. Their most recent meeting in January was a lopsided 131–94 victory for the Thunder at Chase Center.
Historically, the Thunder lead the all-time regular-season series 149–124, and they have won four of the last five meetings between the two franchises. Golden State has not won in Oklahoma City since early 2025, and they will need a historic shooting night to avoid a season sweep.
Projected Starting Lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- SG: Cason Wallace
- SF: Luguentz Dort
- PF: Aaron Wiggins
- C: Chet Holmgren
Golden State Warriors
- PG: Brandin Podziemski
- SG: Buddy Hield
- SF: Andrew Wiggins
- PF: Draymond Green
- C: Al Horford
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Alex Caruso (G/F): OUT (Hip contusion)
- Jalen Williams (F): OUT (Hamstring strain)
- Isaiah Hartenstein (C): OUT (Calf strain)
- Ajay Mitchell (G): OUT (Abdominal injury)
Golden State Warriors
- Stephen Curry (PG): OUT (Knee injury)
- Jimmy Butler (SF): OUT FOR SEASON (ACL recovery)
- Moses Moody (SG/SF): OUT (Wrist injury)
- Kristaps Porzingis (C): QUESTIONABLE (Illness)
- Gary Payton II (G/F): PROBABLE (Ankle soreness)
Where To Watch The Warriors vs. Thunder Across The Globe?
United States
- Date/Time: March 7, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Channel: ABC, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
Canada
- Date/Time: March 7, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 1:30 AM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 12:30 PM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 2:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 2:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 2:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 2:30 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 7:00 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, JioCinema, Sports18
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 7, 2026, 10:30 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 7, 2026, 7:30 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 10:30 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 9:30 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 8, 2026, 9:30 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
