Inside the Numbers: No. 3 Oklahoma Opens April with a Target on Its Back vs. Kentucky

As the calendar flips from a dominant March into the teeth of SEC play, the numbers surrounding No. 3 Oklahoma tell a story that borders…

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #77 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and tonight, OKC hosts the Los Angeles Lakers, who are also streaking in a good way. Luka Doncic just put together one of the most impressive months of scoring in NBA history, and the Lakers have won 13 of their last 14 games. The Thunder has won 15 of the last 16, but more importantly, OKC has maintained the top spot in the West. The Lakers have no shot at breaking into the top two in the standings, but they are just 1.5 games ahead of the Nuggets for #3.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Nearly a Double-Digit Home Favorite Against Lakers

Both the Thunder and the Lakers are playing well lately, and even though OKC is 2-0 against LA so far this season, neither team was completely healthy in those games. Both teams are as close to full strength as they have been all season, and both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic have been playing lights out for their teams. LA’s defense has played better recently, but OKC’s defense is far more consistent. The Thunder has been far better in clutch situations, as well, so this one has all the right ingredients to end in not just a win for OKC, but a big win against a good team.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #76 Preview: Detroit Pistons

The #1 team in the West takes on the #1 team in the East on Monday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, the Pistons are significantly shorthanded as Cade Cunningham recovers from a collapsed left lung, and Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Duncan Robinson are all out due to injury management. OKC will be without Isaiah Hartenstein and Jalen Williams due to injury management as well, but the Thunder is otherwise healthy.

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