The Thunder, who won the previous meeting 136-104 on Jan. 19, are dealing with multiple injuries including starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen), Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen). Cleveland also has key players sidelined with Evan Mobley (rest) and Max Strus (foot) out.
Oklahoma City ranks fifth in the league with 34.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Chet Holmgren (17.4 points, 8.7 rebounds). For Cleveland, James Harden averages 24.7 points while the team shoots 51.5% from the field during their current 9-1 stretch.