Tyson Chandler (ankle) is expected to play Thursday against Oklahoma City, Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Chandler (ankle) is expected to play Thursday against Oklahoma City, Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

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Chandler said he won't be 100 percent, but he anticipates playing after resting up over the All-Star break. The team hasn't officially given him the green light, however, as they will wait to see how the ankle responds Thursday morning.