PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder, sitting at 7-0 to start the season, arrive in Los Angeles to face the Clippers, who hold a 3-3 record as the visitors look to remain the league's only unbeaten team. Coming off a dominant win against New Orleans, Oklahoma City has tied the franchise record with seven consecutive victories to open the year, making them the third team in NBA history to achieve perfect starts in back-to-back seasons alongside the 1963-65 Boston Celtics and 1993-95 Houston Rockets. Despite missing all-star forward Jalen Williams for the entire season and Chet Holmgren for the last three games, the Thunder have maintained their undefeated status through disciplined, versatile basketball. Los Angeles struggled defensively early this season but ranked among the league's top defensive units last year, now facing a Thunder squad that currently holds the best defensive rating in the NBA. The Clippers have bolstered their roster with Thunder alumni Chris Paul and Bradley Beal, though Leonard and Beal are both questionable for tonight while James Harden, another Oklahoma City connection, is expected to suit up and provide offensive punch against one of basketball's stiffest defenses. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters the matchup riding three straight games of 30-plus points, while second-year guard Ajay Mitchell has impressed this season by averaging just over 17 points per contest. In the interior, Ivica Zubac's improved performance this season, averaging 14.2 points and 10.2 rebounds, will clash with Thunder leader Isaiah Hartenstein in what promises to be a physical battle in the paint. The Thunder have won five consecutive meetings against Los Angeles, giving them significant momentum heading into this Western Conference showdown.