OKC Thunder: Lu Dort day-to-day ahead of Rockets series

Thunder guard Luguentz Dort remains questionable to play Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Rockets. 

"We're going to take it day-by-day with Lu," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said after practice Sunday. "He's progressing. I feel positive about the improvements he's made. Hopefully he can continue on that path and get him back sooner." 

Dort suffered a right knee sprain last Wednesday against the Heat. He missed the Thunder's final seeding game Friday. 

If healthy, Dort is expected to be the Thunder's primary defender on James Harden. Donovan also mentioned Dennis Schroder, Hamidou Diallo and Terrance Ferguson as options to defend Harden. 

Thunder-Rockets series schedule

Game 1: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. (TNT) 

Game 2: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) 

Game 3: Saturday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m. (ESPN) 

Game 4: Monday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m. (TNT) 

Game 5: Wednesday, Aug. 26, TBD 

Game 6: Friday, Aug. 28, TBD

Game 7: Sunday, Aug. 30, TBD