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Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Halftime Report
Only two more quarters stand between the Hawks and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Thunder 76-59.
The Hawks came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Atlanta Hawks
Current Records: Oklahoma City 23-9, Atlanta 13-19
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $14.00
What to Know
The Hawks will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Hawks’ four-game losing streak finally came to an end on Sunday. They managed a 130-126 win over Washington. The oddsmakers set the bar high with a 252-point over/under, but they still managed to beat it.
The Hawks’ win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trae Young, who dropped a double-double on 40 points and 13 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Dejounte Murray, who scored 32 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Thunder came tearing into Tuesday’s game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They snuck past Boston with a 127-123 victory.
It was another big night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 36 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. Josh Giddey was another key contributor, scoring 23 points along with eight rebounds and six assists.
Atlanta’s win bumped their record up to 13-19. As for Oklahoma City, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they’ve won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-9 record this season.
Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as both teams are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. The Hawks haven’t had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 122.2 points per game (they’re ranked third in scoring overall). However, it’s not like the Thunder (currently ranked fourth in scoring) struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging 121.5 points per game. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.
The Hawks came up short against the Thunder in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 126-117. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Oklahoma City is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Atlanta, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Thunder as a 2-point favorite.
The oddsmakers are expecting fireworks from the offense and set the over/under at a high 248 points.
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Series History
Atlanta and Oklahoma City both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Nov 06, 2023 – Oklahoma City 126 vs. Atlanta 117
- Jan 25, 2023 – Atlanta 137 vs. Oklahoma City 132
- Dec 05, 2022 – Oklahoma City 121 vs. Atlanta 114
- Mar 30, 2022 – Atlanta 136 vs. Oklahoma City 118
- Nov 22, 2021 – Atlanta 113 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- Mar 18, 2021 – Atlanta 116 vs. Oklahoma City 93
- Feb 26, 2021 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Atlanta 109
- Jan 24, 2020 – Oklahoma City 140 vs. Atlanta 111
- Jan 15, 2019 – Atlanta 142 vs. Oklahoma City 126
- Nov 30, 2018 – Oklahoma City 124 vs. Atlanta 109
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card in Oklahoma City, including a pair to the main event fighters.
After UFC Fight Night 281, four fighters picked up an extra $100,000 for their performances at Paycom Center. Additionally, two fighters got $25,000 extra checks for finishes that weren’t bonus-winners.
Check out the list of winners below.
Dricus Du Plessis (24-3 MMA, 10-1 UFC) put on a masterful performance with a unanimous decision over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (21-5 MMA, 16-4 UFC), whose return to middleweight ended in failure – and him saying he didn’t want to be a sore loser, then listing about six reasons why he was being precisely that. Du Plessis frequently made Usman look slow, though the broadcast team starting in the third round lauded him for his grit. DDP’s scorecards included a 50-45, which Usman took particular exception with as part of his “I’m not a sore loser” sore loser time on the microphone with Daniel Cormier, who seemed unsure if he should feel sorry for him or be embarrassed for his assertion that he somehow was in a competitive fight.
Performance of the Night: Felipe Franco ($100,000)
Felipe Franco (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) turned in a performance to remember for his first win in the UFC when he took out Levi Rodrigues (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a second-round TKO. Back at 205 pounds after a loss in his UFC debut at heavyweight, Franco mounted Rodrigues and pounded him out in the second frame.
Performance of the Night: Tommy McMillen ($100,000)
Tommy McMillen (11-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) looked like a star has been born when he set a new promotional record for significant strikes in a three-round featherweight fight. And thought he took a few licks himself from Alberto Montes (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), he put him away with about 90 seconds left in the fight after a torrid of standup punishment.
Finish bonus: R.J. Harris ($25,000)
R.J. Harris (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) had a stellar debut in the UFC at heavyweight when he drilled Alvin Hines (7-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) with an uppercut in the first round that took him off his feet. Harris was on him in the bat of an eye and a few punches later had a stoppage in 100 seconds.
Finish bonus: Dione Barbosa ($25,000)
Dione Barbosa (10-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) made things look easy against Alice Melisano (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Knowing her easiest path to victory was on the canvas, she took the UFC newcomer and “TUF” grad down right away, then worked her way to an eventual rear-naked choke finish in the opening round. Barbosa was the second biggest betting favorite on the card at 7-1.
The Oklahoma Sooners surprised the college football world with their breakthrough 2025 season. The Sooners made the College Football Playoff after a 6-7 season in 2024.
The Sooners navigated one of the toughest schedules in college football and still finished the regular season with a 10-2 record. With another offseason of development and the return of several key contributors, expectations are high around Norman heading into 2026. However, that optimism has not carried over to the national conversation.
ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) projects the Sooners will finish with a 7-5 record this season. Despite that projection, FPI still ranks Oklahoma as the No. 12 team in the country. That disrespect likely comes from the up-and-down tenure under head coach Brent Venables. So far, he’s had two double-digit-win seasons, while also having two losing seasons. Oklahoma hadn’t had a losing season since 1998 until Venables took over before the 2022 season.
On3’s Ari Wasserman said that Oklahoma has been overlooked nationally on his show with Andy Staples.
Oklahoma has already shown it can compete at the highest level after making the College Football Playoff in its first season as an SEC member. Now, the challenge is proving that last season was not just a one-year breakthrough.
With a talented roster, an elite defense, and key players returning, the Sooners have the opportunity to exceed national expectations and establish themselves as a consistent contender in the SEC.
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Du Plessis returns to the Octagon for the first time since losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev last August. Standing across from him is Usman, a former welterweight champion who defended his title five times, with signature wins over Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. The pair headline a stacked card filled with rising contenders and can’t-miss prospects.
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