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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #11: San Antonio Spurs

Now the attention turns to the Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs for OKC’s third In-Season Tournament group game. Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama is a matchup that has been hyped for months now, and we saw a little bit of that action in a preseason game where the two came out fairly even. This one actually counts, though, and while a lot of the focus will be on those two, the Thunder should be able to defeat the Spurs without too much trouble.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #1 Preview: Chicago Bulls

Zachary LowOctober 25, 2023 No Comments Chicago Bulls Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder kicks off the season in Chicago as they prepare to take on Zach Lavine and the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls finished last season at 10th place in the Eastern Conference before beat the Toronto Raptors and losing to the Miami Heat in the Play-In games. They are expected to have a similar season this year as last year, and they are a slight favorite over the Thunder in tonight’s opener.

OKC Thunder | Play-In Game #1 Preview: New Orleans Pelicans

Zachary LowApril 12, 2023 No Comments Brandon Ingram Chet Holmgren CJ McCollum Jalen Williams Jonas Valanciunas Josh Giddey Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The regular season is all wrapped up, and the Oklahoma City Thunder far surpassed preseason expectations as they managed to win 40 games and sneak their way into the Play-In Tournament. OKC is as healthy as they can be at this point in the season as they travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in the 9/10 game.

OKC Thunder | Game #79 Preview: Phoenix Suns

Zachary LowApril 2, 2023 No Comments Chris Paul Deandre Ayton Devin Booker Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Kevin Durant Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Phoenix Suns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

With just four games left in the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder controls their own destiny in terms of making the playoffs. At 38-40, OKC sits at 10th in the West—1 game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves and 1 game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. After dropping two games in the last week that they probably should have won, the Thunder has their work cut out for them on Sunday evening when they host the Phoenix Suns.

Thunder Against the Spread | Suns Heavily Favored Over Thunder in Phoenix

Zachary LowMarch 8, 2023 1 Comment Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Kevin Durant Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Phoenix Suns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams out, the Thunder is severely lacking playmaking ability on both ends of the floor. Still, this is a giant spread, and OKC has plenty of guys that can hit shots. If Isaiah Joe gets hot, or even a more unlikely player like Josh Giddey or Luguentz Dort, then they could definitely keep this a single-digit game. I’m taking the Thunder to cover, even if it is barely.

Thunder Against the Spread | Can OKC Cover (And Beat) the Warriors?

Zachary LowMarch 7, 2023 No Comments Draymond Green Golden State Warriors Jalen Williams Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stephen Curry

I’m not even going to lie: I’m taking the Thunder to win because I want them to win the game, not because I’m convinced they will. I definitely think OKC has what it takes to get the win, especially if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has another big game like he did on Sunday and the supporting cast performs well. Jalen Williams is questionable to play due to a sprained wrist, so that is a bit worrisome. Draymond Green is probable to play, but if he ends up sitting, the Warriors will be missing a key role on both ends of the floor. As of now, I’m sticking with the Thunder to cover and win.

OKC Thunder | Game #61 Preview: Sacramento Kings

Zachary LowFebruary 28, 2023 No Comments De'Aaron Fox Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Lindy Waters III Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners sacramento kings Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

It’s been just two days since the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a 124-115 decision at home to the Sacramento Kings, but the two teams are back at the Paycom Center on Tuesday night for round two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced to be in health and safety protocols on Tuesday, so he continues to be out, and the Kings may be without De’Aaron Fox due to soreness in his left wrist.

Thunder Against the Spread | Not Sure OKC Covers At Home Against Houston

Zachary LowFebruary 15, 2023 No Comments Houston Rockets Jalen Green Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I feel extremely confident in saying that OKC will win this game, but it has a perfect recipe for being unnecessarily close. The Thunder destroyed the Rockets less than two weeks ago, this is the final game before the break, and OKC is a double-digit favorite. While the Thunder should blow out the Rockets for the second time this month, I’m thinking Houston manages to keep within arm’s reach before OKC hits a few free throws at the end to win by 8 or 9 points. Despite the Thunder being the best in the league at covering the spread, I’m going to give Houston the cover tonight.

OKC Thunder | Game #57 Preview: Houston Rockets

Zachary LowFebruary 15, 2023 No Comments Jalen Green Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder continues to stay in within arm’s reach of a playoff spot, and as they hover close to .500 on the season, they can get a little bit closer on Wednesday night as they play their final game before heading into the NBA All-Star Break. For the second time in less than two weeks, the Thunder will host the Houston Rockets, who hold claim to the worst record in the NBA standings right now.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #5 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

Zachary LowOctober 27, 2022 No Comments Jalen Williams Josh Giddey Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Oklahoma Sooners Paul George Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tyronn Lue

The Oklahoma City Thunder had no real issues handling the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, and tonight, the two teams meet again at the Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned after missing a game due to hip contusion, and he played like he had not missed a beat. The Thunder is still without Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams, but the Clippers are still missing Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George is listed as questionable due to an illness.