Pregame Primer: Thunder (8-2) vs. Clippers (6-4)

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3 Big Things

Without Chet. The Thunder play their first centerless game of the season as they await the eventual return of Isaiah Hartenstein (weeks away) and, hopefully, Chet Holmgren (months away).

With Kenny. Kenrich Williams has worked his way back from injury, and is available to play for the first time all year. A legitimate undersized stretch 5 option in seasons past for Oklahoma City, Williams will soon be leaned on if he's effective (and maybe even if he's not).

The stakes are suddenly high. So much for waiting around for I-Hart and some real competition while piling up easy wins. OKC needs…