Atlanta Hawks @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Nov 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-2 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Home

Hawks vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

How to Watch Hawks vs Thunder: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, November 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassThunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alex CarusoThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-CDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGDay-To-DayBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 2026
Henri VeesaarHawksCOut For SeasonACLSep 21, 2026
Mouhamed GueyeHawksFOutFootJul 15, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hawks

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hawks vs Thunder Preview

The Hawks are 2-2 this season, while the Thunder are 4-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 2-0. The Hawks rank 1st in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game).

Hawks vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 2-0

Previous meetings

Hawks vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Hawks 4 GPThunder 4 GP
121.0#6
Points per game
111.3#21
111.8#13
Opponent points
100.8#2
46.5%#12
Field goal %
44.6%#22
33.3%#15
Three-point %
34.4%#13
74.0%#21
Free throw %
87.5%#1
42.3#23
Rebounds
46.8#9
31.5#1
Assists
23.3#26
11.3#4
Steals
9.5#15
3.3#27
Blocks
7.8#2
13.8#5
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–

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Hawks vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Hawks vs Thunder start?

The Atlanta Hawks play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hawks vs Thunder on?

Local TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hawks and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Hawks were 2-2 and the Thunder were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Hawks vs Thunder?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Alex Caruso (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, day-to-day, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, day-to-day, back); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, day-to-day, knee).

How did Hawks vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hawks vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Hawks 140-129 on Dec 29, 2025 at home.

Where is Hawks vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Hawks vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hawks and Thunder markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Thunder+ for Thunder fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.