The Oklahoma City Thunder takes on the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Friday night.

The Thunder (14-30) have endured a season of constant frustration, and they enter Friday's contest with three straight losses and eight defeats in the last nine games overall. Their most recent stumble came Wednesday night, when they were toppled by the San Antonio Spurs, 118-96. Aaron Wiggins led the Thunder with 19 points, adding eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Luguentz Dort furnished 15 points and two rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 13 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals. Ty Jerome supplied 10 points.

The Thunder will list Derrick Favors (back) as questionable for Friday's game.

The Hornets (25-20) have had their share of inconsistency this season, but they'll check into Friday's clash in the midst of one of their best stretches of the season. Charlotte has won six of their last seven contests, with its most recent success a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Terry Rozier paced the Hornets with 28 points, adding 10 assists and four rebounds. Miles Bridges delivered 22 points, seven boards and two assists. Kelly Oubre delivered 18 points, three boards, two steals and one block. LaMelo Ball contributed a 15-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that included one block.

The Hornets will list P.J. Washington (hip) as questionable for Friday's contest.

Friday's game marks the first of two meetings between the teams this season. The clubs split the two-game 2020-21 season series.