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Coiling and hindered injuries LA Clippers he will get another chance at the OKC Thunder on Thursday. LA, which will be without James Harden (knee), Bradley Beal (hip) and Derrick Jones Jr. (knee), hopes to pull off an upset in Oklahoma City. The Clippers are looking for a comeback after losing 126-107 to the Thunder in early October.
In the meantime, the well-rested thunderwho hasn’t played since Saturday, is eager to see action again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. looking to erase a 111-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. The Thunder will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (injury management) and Jaylin Williams (heel), but are heavily favored to win.
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LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder preview, projected starting lineups, betting tips and prediction
Moneyline: Clippers (+950) vs. Thunder (-1800)
Odds: Clippers (+17.5 -110) vs. Thunder (-17.5 -110)
Total (O/U): Clippers (o220.5 -110) vs. Thunder (u220.5 -110)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game.
LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder Preview
The Clippers have won just three times since November because of their lack of awareness on both ends. Against the Thunder’s machine-like execution, LA needs to limit turnovers, fight for rebounds and share the ball.
In the Clippers’ loss to the Thunder, harden He had 25 points, six rebounds and six assists. Jones contributed 16 points, four rebounds and three assists. Without them, everyone has to step up.
Kawhi Leonard can’t have a quiet night and expects his team to pull off an upset.
The Thunder have to struggle with the belt after their 16-game winning streak ended at the hands of the Spurs. Oklahoma City is heavily favored, but it can’t be complacent.
Turnovers, punts off turnovers and rushing punts hurt the Thunder in the loss to the Spurs. The Clippers are struggling, but these are points the defending champs need to remember to avoid an upset.
LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder Predicted Starting Lineup
clippers
PG: Kris Dunn | GS: Bogdan Bogdanovic SF: Kawhi Leonard | PF: John Collins | C: Ivica Zubac
thunder
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | GS: Lu Dort | GS: Wallace House | SF: Jalen Williams | PF: Chet Holmgren
LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder Betting Tips
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.0 points per game in December. The reigning MVP likes playing against the team that traded him. Expect SGA to surpass its 30.5 points (O/U) approx.
Kawhi Leonard is also playing well this month, averaging 24.3 points per game on 45.1 percent shooting. Without Harden, the Thunder’s defense, the best in the NBA by a mile, will focus on the veteran forward. Leonard probably can’t beat his 24.5 points (O/U) close.
LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder Prediction
Expect the OKC Thunder to bounce back from their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup on Saturday. They could take their frustrations out on the LA Clippers and win by a margin that exceeds the -17.5 spread.
Edited by Michael Macasero
