As poorly as OKC played at times to end the season, they kicked it into another gear on Wednesday against the Pelicans. Minnesota is favored for a reason…for several reasons, actually, but the Thunder is young and perhaps too naive to believe the fact that they really shouldn’t even be in this game, so I fully expect them to be able to keep this one close if not outright pull out a win.
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This is an extremely pivotal game for the Thunder. Not only does it effect the playoff standings, but it could be key for development in a lot of ways. The Suns are clearly built to win a championship, while the Thunder is steadily moving in that direction. In all reality, OKC would stand no real chance against Phoenix in a 7-game series, but if they could pick up a meaningful late-season win, that could go a long way for confidence. With that being said, I’m taking the Thunder to cover, even if I’m not confident in them pulling out the win.
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The Pacers are on a 4-game losing streak, and they don’t exactly have the best chances to make the playoffs. On the other hand, they could improve their odds in the draft lottery by losing a few more games. Lastly, Indiana is missing several key players due to injury. Put all of that together, and it’s hard for me to think that the Thunder cannot pull out a win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable to play tonight due to a sprained ankle, but even without him, OKC definitely has what it takes to get win, regardless of how they have played lately.
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Call me a glutton for punishment; that’s fine. For the third game in a row, OKC is a heavy favorite against a seriously depleted team, and in this case, it’s the Pistons, who have the league’s worst record. Even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder should be able to win this one by a heavy margin. I think last night’s loss should be more than enough fuel for OKC to come out and pick up a big win, so I’m taking the Thunder to win by double digits.
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Now OKC is set to host the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are dead last in the Eastern Conference Standings and have the worst record in the NBA at 16-59. As a result, the Thunder is nearly a double-digit favorite for the third consecutive game, but if the last two games are any indicator of how OKC might play tonight, then it’s going to be a stressful matchup.
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The Thunder finally returns home after a 4-game West Coast road trip, and they have won their last 5 in OKC. The Hornets are riddled with injuries and have no real incentive to win considering they have already been eliminated from playoff contention. I hesitate to take OKC to cover such a big spread after they nearly laid on egg on Sunday in Portland, but this team just plays differently when at home. I like the Thunder by double digits in this one.
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Similar to the OKC, the Clippers had a rough return to play after the All-Star Break. Also similar to OKC, they are clicking at just the right time, as they have won 5 of their last 6. On paper, LA is the better team because of star power, but the Thunder plays hard enough to compete with any team on any given night. I don’t know if OKC can pull out a win on the road tonight, but I do think they keep it close enough to cover the spread.
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