Game Details:
- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder (20-1) at Golden State Warriors (11-10)
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time: 11:10 PM EST
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Spread: Thunder -12
- Total: 222.5
Preview
Two teams on opposite trajectories clash in San Francisco as the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder visit the depleted Golden State Warriors. The Thunder ride into this matchup on an incredible 12-game winning streak, boasting a league-best 20-1 record. They are looking to make it 13 straight against a Warriors team that has been struggling to find its footing and is now dealing with a catastrophic injury.
The story of this game begins and ends with the Golden State injury report. The Warriors will be without their superstar and offensive engine, Stephen Curry, who has been ruled out of the contest. As if that weren’t enough, guard De’Anthony Melton is also out with a knee injury. This leaves the 11-10 Warriors severely shorthanded as they attempt to slow down the NBA’s hottest team.
For Oklahoma City, the season has been a dream. They have been firing on all cylinders during their dominant run, and based on recent reports, they enter this game with a relatively clean bill of health for their key players. While historical trends show the Thunder have lost 10 of their last 13 games against the Warriors, this is a vastly different scenario. Without Curry to contend with, the Thunder’s dynamic offense should have a clear path to exploit a weakened Golden State squad.
Prediction
The 12-point spread in favor of the road team tells the entire story. The oddsmakers have fully accounted for the absence of Stephen Curry, and it’s hard to argue with their assessment. The Warriors’ offense, which runs entirely through Curry, will struggle to generate enough points to keep pace with an explosive Thunder team. Oklahoma City is playing with immense confidence and has the offensive firepower to run away with this game early.
While a double-digit spread is always significant in the NBA, the talent and health disparity here is just too vast to ignore. The Thunder have every motivation to continue their winning streak and make a statement against a marquee, albeit hobbled, opponent. Expect the Warriors to fight, but they simply lack the firepower to keep this one close. The under is also in play, as Golden State’s offensive output will likely be very limited, potentially preventing the game from turning into a true shootout.
The Pick: Thunder -12
Score Prediction: Thunder 118 – Warriors 101
Sources:
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Status – ESPN
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