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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Faces Tough Cover Against Clips in LA

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.

OKC Thunder | Game #72 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

Zachary LowMarch 21, 2023 No Comments Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Oklahoma Sooners Paul George Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder kicks off a 4-game West Coast road trip on Tuesday night as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers for the first of two meetings that will take place over the course of the next three days. The Clippers are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings with a 38-34 record, and OKC isn’t too far behind at 9th with a 35-36 record. With just 11 games remaining, the Thunder still has plenty of time to move up, but they also don’t have much room for losing.

OKC Thunder | Game #54 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowFebruary 7, 2023 No Comments Anthony Davis Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Patrick Beverley Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder continues their current road trip Tuesday night as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Lebron James is just 25 points away from tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, but James is listed as questionable tonight, so he may not play. Either way, OKC continues to be without Luguentz Dort, which hurts the Thunder defense in a major way.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #81: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowApril 8, 2022 No Comments Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook

The final few days of the regular season is upon, and based on Wednesday night’s 137-101 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Oklahoma City Thunder has figured out how to tank again. That’s a good thing considering that tonight they are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers, who aren’t tanking, but certainly don’t know how to win games right now.

Thunder Against the Spread | Expect Another Close One with the Lakers

Zachary LowDecember 10, 2021 No Comments Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Lakers are stacked with seasoned veterans who can have a big impact on any given night. Lebron James and Russell Westbrook are two difference makers for Los Angeles, but they’re not the X-factor when it comes to playing the Thunder. Anthony Davis has found consistent success against OKC over the years, and he should undoubtedly be the key focus for tonight’s matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #8 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowNovember 4, 2021 No Comments Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Josh Giddey Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

In the last week, the Thunder has played just two games, both losses, while the Lakers have won three straight. OKC still isn’t exactly concerned with winning, despite the fact that they played especially well against the Clippers on Monday night, but the Lakers are working through their issues, particularly due to injury, while trying to establish somme chemistry.

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

Zachary LowOctober 27, 2021 No Comments Anthony Davis Josh Giddey Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Tonight, the Thunder hosts the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be the first time since January of 2020 that Russell Westbrook will be in the building, so it will be exciting to see him live and in person playing basketball yet again.

OKC Thunder | The 10 Home Games I Can’t Wait to Attend

Zachary LowAugust 21, 2021 No Comments Brooklyn Nets Chris Paul Detroit Pistons Draymond Green Golden State Warriors Ja Morant Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies New York Knicks Oklahoma City Thunder Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Russell Westbrook Steph Curry Steven Adams

Now, as the Thunder begins their 14th season, I am finally a season-ticket holder. The Thunder hasn’t had fans in the building since March of 2019, and I for one could not be more excited. Yes, it’s almost guaranteed to be another tank season, and I’m more likely to be in the building for a loss than a win, but I’m still pumped. The NBA announced the full schedule for the 2021-22 season Friday afternoon, so without further ado, here are the 10 games that I’m looking forward to attending the most (in chronological order):

OKC Thunder | Josh Giddey is a Sneaky Good Pick by Sam Presti

Zachary LowJuly 30, 2021 No Comments Adelaide 36ers James Harden Josh Giddey NBA Draft Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Sam Presti

Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager shocked a lot of people on Thursday night. With the 6th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Presti selected Josh Giddey, an 18-year-old Australian who played 28 games with the National Basketball League’s Adelaide 36ers earlier this year.

Thunder Against The Spread | Prepare For Deja Vu Against The Wizards

M. HofeldApril 23, 2021 No Comments Bradley Beal Davis Bertans Kenrich Williams Lu Dort Moses Brown Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Washington Wizards

This line was a bit crazy the last time out because news broke late that Lu Dort wasn’t playing and it pushed the spread up. However, we were able to lock the Wizards at 10.5 early on and held on for the cover. I know that Dort should make more than a one-point difference but OKC is only covering the spread 32% of the time as a home underdog and the Wizards are covering 57% of the time on the road. I’ll take Washington by at least 10 points here.