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The Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of four games scheduled for Thursday before NBA Cup action begins Friday. The Wizards are 11th in the East with a 1-3 record, while the Thunder are atop the Western Conference standings with a 5-0 start to the season.Washington is coming off of a hardfought 139-134 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Second-year center Alex Sarr tried his best with 31 points and 11 rebounds, but the Wizards just couldn’t persist in OT.Kyshawn George (20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists) and Khris Middleton (13 points and 10 rebounds) played well as well, but it was the team's defense that let it down. That was the case in the previous two losses, too.The Thunder, meanwhile, have been as dominating as you can expect the defending champions to be. They are perfect to start the season and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already the favorite to repeat.They are coming off of a 107-101 win against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Shai led the team with 31 points and nine rebounds.The two teams have faced each other in 147 regular-season games so far, with OKC holding the advantage at 80-67 and is on a six-game win streak.Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder Injury Reports Washington Wizards injury reportWashington is dealing with just one injury. Marvin Bagley III is questionable for Thursday’s game with a sprained right ankle.OKC Thunder injury reportThe Thunder will be without two key players in Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Williams is yet to make his season debut as he recovers from a wrist surgery, while Holmgren is out with a back issue. Nikole Topic (groin), Kenrich Williams (knee) and Thomas Sorber (right ACL tear) are out as well.Isaiah Joe is dealing with a knee injury and is listed as questionable for the Washington game.Washington Wizards vs OKC Thunder Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 25Washington Wizards starting lineup and depth chartThe Wizards should stick with the same Starting 5 that they started against Philly. Washington coach Brian Keefe should start Bub Carrington and CJ McCollum at backcourt, while Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton and Alex Sarr should make up the frontcourt.PGBub CarringtonTre JohnsonAJ JohnsonSGCJ McCollumCorey KispertTre JohnsonSFKyshawn GeorgeBilal CoulibalyCam WhitmorePFKhris MiddletonCam WhitmoreCorey KispertCAlex SarrMarvin Bagley III (DD)Tristan Vukcevic*DD refers to day-to-dayOKC Thunder starting lineup and depth chartThe Thunder have had to fix the starting lineup because of the injuries. OKC coach Mark Daigneault is expected to start SGA at point guard and Cason Wallace at shooting guard. Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein should round out the rest of the lineup.PGShai Gilgeous-AlexanderAjay MitchellCason WallaceSGCason WallaceLuhuentz DortAlex CarusoSFLuguentz DortAlex CarusoCason WallacePFAaron WigginsBrooks BarnhizerOusmane DiengCIsaiah HartensteinJaylin WilliamsBranden Carlson
