Sacramento Kings @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Jan 3, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 3, 2027
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
3-0 · Home

Kings vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

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

Date & time
Sunday, January 3, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Thunder: 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
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGDay-To-DayShoulderOct 25, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Jaylin WilliamsThunderFDay-To-DayWristOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGDay-To-DayBackOct 19, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCDay-To-DayKneeOct 19, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Thunder Preview

The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Thunder are 3-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 3-0. The Thunder rank 2nd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.7 points per game).

Kings vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 3-0

Previous meetings

Kings vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPThunder 3 GP
109.3#25
Points per game
106.7#28
124.0#25
Opponent points
96.3#1
45.2%#17
Field goal %
42.6%#24
28.6%#27
Three-point %
33.3%#16
72.5%#24
Free throw %
88.2%#2
42.7#19
Rebounds
46.3#10
21.0#30
Assists
23.0#27
7.7#22
Steals
11.7#4
2.3#30
Blocks
8.0#2
15.0#13
Turnovers
13.0#3

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

More NBA Games on Jan 3, 2027

This Kings vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Kings host the Pistons Jan 5; Thunder visit the 76ers Jan 6.

Kings vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Kings vs Thunder start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Thunder on?

Local TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Kings and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Thunder were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Kings vs Thunder?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 26: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, day-to-day, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Cason Wallace (Thunder, day-to-day, shoulder); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle).

How did Kings vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Kings vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Kings 113-99 on Nov 19, 2025 at home.

Where is Kings vs Thunder being played?

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

Is Kings vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Kings 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.