Kamal Ghorui
The Golden State Warriors visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on March 7, 2026. Oklahoma City is closing in on 50 wins and sits at the top of the Western Conference. Golden State is trying to stay in the playoff race.Both teams enter the game with several players unavailable. The long injury lists on each side will force both teams to rely on their bench and secondary rotation players.
Golden State Warriors injury report vs Oklahoma City Thunder (March 7, 2026)
Golden State Warriors will be without several players, including Stephen Curry. The guard is out with right patellofemoral pain syndrome in his knee. Jimmy Butler III is also unavailable after undergoing surgery for a torn right ACL and will miss the rest of the season.Moses Moody is out with a right wrist injury. Seth Curry is sidelined with left sciatic nerve irritation affecting his back. De’Anthony Melton will also miss the game due to a left knee issue.Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable because of illness. Will Richard is also questionable with an ankle injury. Gary Payton II is listed as probable despite dealing with a left ankle issue.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report (March 7, 2026)
• Out: Stephen Curry (right patellofemoral pain syndrome/knee), Jimmy Butler III (right ACL surgery, out for season), Moses Moody (right wrist), Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation/back), De’Anthony Melton (left knee) • Questionable: Kristaps Porzingis (general illness), Will Richard (ankle) • Probable: Gary Payton II (left ankle)
Oklahoma City Thunder also missing several key players (March 7, 2026)
Oklahoma City also has a long injury list. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out with an abdominal strain, removing the team’s leading scorer from the lineup.Chet Holmgren is also unavailable, though the team has not disclosed details about his injury. Jalen Williams will miss the game because of a hamstring strain. Alex Caruso is out with a hip contusion.Isaiah Hartenstein is sidelined with a calf contusion affecting his right soleus. Branden Carlson will miss the game because of a back strain. Ajay Mitchell is out with an abdominal strain and ankle sprain. Thomas Sorber is recovering from a torn right ACL.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
• Out: Branden Carlson (back strain/low back), Alex Caruso (hip contusion), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf contusion/right soleus), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain/ankle sprain), Thomas Sorber (torn ACL/right ACL), Jalen Williams (hamstring strain), Chet Holmgren (undisclosed), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain)
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Team performance this season
Oklahoma City Thunder has the best record in the Western Conference and has continued to win games despite missing several players. Golden State has remained competitive but has been less consistent.
| Team | Record | PPG | RPG | APG | Last 10 |
| Warriors | 32-30 (8th West) | 115.3 | 42.9 | 29.2 | 4-6 |
| Thunder | 49-15 (1st West) | 118.9 | 44.0 | 25.5 | 8-2 |
Golden State has relied on Draymond Green for playmaking and defense. Brandin Podziemski has also contributed in several areas and has scored 464 points this season. Oklahoma City has continued to win through depth even while missing several regular starters.
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-head record
Oklahoma City leads the all-time series against Golden State. The Thunder have won 149 of the 273 games played between the teams, while the Warriors have won 124.The teams have split recent matchups. Earlier this season, Golden State won a game 127-116.Oklahoma City has been strong at home this season with a 25-6 record. Golden State has had more difficulty on the road and enters the game with a 13-17 record away from home.
Players who could influence the Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder game
With Curry unavailable, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski may take on larger roles for Golden State. Green leads the team with 176 assists and remains a central part of the defense. Podziemski has scored 464 points this season and continues to contribute across the lineup.For Oklahoma City, the absence of Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, and Williams places more responsibility on the rest of the roster. The Thunder still hold a winning percentage of 76.6 percent and will try to maintain that record despite the injuries.
