Oklahoma City Thunder @ Atlanta Hawks: Dec 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-2 · Home

Thunder vs Hawks tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. TV: Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder), Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks).

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 20, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassThunder: Thunder+
Arena
State Farm ArenaAtlanta

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
Ajay MitchellThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Alex CarusoThunderGOutAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Aaron WigginsHawksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Henri VeesaarHawksCOut For SeasonACLSep 21, 2026
Mouhamed GueyeHawksFOutFootJul 15, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Thunder

Hawks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Thunder vs Hawks Preview

The Thunder are 4-0 this season, while the Hawks are 2-2 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: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game) and Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game).

Thunder vs Hawks Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Thunder vs Hawks Season Stats 2026-27

Thunder 4 GPHawks 4 GP
111.3#22
Points per game
121.0#6
100.8#2
Opponent points
111.8#13
44.6%#22
Field goal %
46.5%#11
34.4%#15
Three-point %
33.3%#16
87.5%#1
Free throw %
74.0%#19
46.8#8
Rebounds
42.3#23
23.3#27
Assists
31.5#1
9.5#13
Steals
11.3#4
7.8#3
Blocks
3.3#28
13.8#5
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0

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This Thunder vs Hawks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Thunder host the Pistons Dec 22; Hawks host the Pistons Dec 23.

Thunder vs Hawks FAQs

What time does Thunder vs Hawks start?

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Thunder vs Hawks on?

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

What are the Thunder and Hawks records?

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

Who is injured for Thunder vs Hawks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Ajay Mitchell (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Alex Caruso (Thunder, out, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, out, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back).

How did Thunder vs Hawks go last season?

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

Who won the last Thunder vs Hawks game?

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

Where is Thunder vs Hawks being played?

At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.

Is Thunder vs Hawks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Thunder and Hawks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.