The Oklahoma City Thunder opens up the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoons. OKC is heavily favored to win the series, and a sweep seems more likely than not. Still, Phoenix should not be underestimated.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Kicks Off Playoffs as Heavy Favorite Over Suns in Game 1
OKC is a massive favorite to win this series, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see a blowout in Game 1. OKC is better than Phoenix in every aspect of the game, and the Thunder enters with a full week of rest. OKC’s big 3 of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have played well against Phoenix this season, and with the home crowd behind them, the Thunder should kick this series off with fireworks.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #80 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
After Tuesday night’s 123-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Oklahoma City Thunder needs just one more win to clinch the best record in the league, securing homecourt advantage through the playoffs. The Thunder continued making history with the win in LA, becoming the first team ever to win three consecutive games by at least 35 points. Tonight, they wrap up their stay in Los Angeles with a matchup against the Clippers, who are also playing in the second game of a back-to-back. A win would make OKC just the third team in NBA history to record 64 wins in back-to-back seasons.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Given Edge Over Clips in Road SEGABABA
OKC needs just one win in the final three games of the season to clinch homecourt advantage through the playoffs. The Clippers are still fighting for position in the standings, so each of their remaining games is incredibly important. While I do think this is a close game, the Thunder is obviously the better team and has been playing lights out basketball recently, so I like them to win this one comfortably.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #79 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder can take one step closer to clinching the #1 spot in the Western Conference on Tuesday night as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first game of a back-to-back in LA. The Thunder dominated the Lakers in OKC just a few days ago, and matters have only gotten worse for LA ever since.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Kicks Off Road Trip as Heavy Favorite Against the Lakers
The Lakers have played one game so far since losing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injuries, and it wasn’t pretty. Less than a week after the Thunder dominated LA in OKC, I expect another dominant win. OKC is resting Jalen Williams, opting to play him tomorrow night against the LA Clippers, and LeBron James is questionable to play for LA. I bet he ends up sitting out, but it probably won’t matter either way. Don’t be surprised if the Thunder puts together another dominant performance, which features plenty of play time for the end of the bench.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #78 Preview: Utah Jazz
The end of the regular season is near, and for now, the Oklahoma City Thunder remains the top team in the league. With just 5 games remaining, OKC needs a combination of 3 wins/San Antonio Spurs losses to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference, ensuring home court advantage through the playoffs. The Thunder hosts the easiest of the remaining games tonight with the Utah Jazz in town.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Hosts Utah Jazz as Odds Point to a Blowout
This is the biggest spread that OKC has seen over an opponent all season, and it makes sense. Utah has no interest in winning, and while they still have some quality young talent to put on the floor, their injury list is about as long as one can get. The Thunder starting lineup should be able to crush whoever the Jazz put on the floor, and OKC has plenty of depth to push a lead higher, so I like the Thunder to cover in a blowout win.
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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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