How to watch Thunder vs. Clippers on April 8

TV channel, streaming info, and injury updates for the NBA matchup

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:04pm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Los Angeles Clippers on April 8, 2026. The game will feature a matchup between the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard. Injury reports and viewing details are provided.

Why it matters

This late-season NBA game between two playoff contenders could have implications for the Western Conference standings and postseason seeding. The Thunder and Clippers are both looking to secure favorable positions heading into the playoffs.

The details

The Thunder (63-16) will host the Clippers (41-38) at Intuit Dome on April 8, 2026. Oklahoma City is led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is second in the NBA in scoring at 31.3 points per game. The Clippers will counter with Kawhi Leonard, who is sixth in the league at 28.1 points per game. Several key players are listed as out or day-to-day due to injuries, including Thomas Sorber (Thunder, knee), Jalen Williams (Thunder, hamstring), Bradley Beal (Clippers, hip), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers, foot), and Isaiah Jackson (Clippers, ankle).

  • The game will take place on April 8, 2026.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder's star player, who is second in the NBA in scoring at 31.3 points per game.

Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers' star player, who is sixth in the league in scoring at 28.1 points per game.

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What’s next

Fans will need to tune in on the appropriate TV channel or streaming service to watch the game on April 8.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between the Thunder and Clippers features two of the NBA's top scorers and could have significant playoff implications for both teams. Fans will want to follow the injury reports leading up to the game to see which key players are available.