A highly anticipated NBA showdown occurs Tuesday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. The Thunder, reigning champions and currently undefeated at 7-0, look to continue their strong start to the season. Star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making waves with his impressive performance, averaging 33.6 points per game, which positions him third in the league.
In contrast, the Clippers are striving for consistency with a mixed record of 3-3. After a narrow loss to the Miami Heat, 120-119, they hope to regroup and put forth a strong performance against the formidable Thunder.
The matchup sees OKC entering as a 7.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under stands at 221.5 total points, according to FanDuel.
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As fans prepare for the game, it’s noteworthy that Gilgeous-Alexander has consistently performed well against his former team, with an average of 26 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in 19 matchups against the Clippers. He has surpassed the 25-point mark in five consecutive games against them.
On the flip side, Clippers’ stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden will aim to break through the Thunder’s stout defense, which currently ranks fourth in the league for points allowed at 109.7 per game. Harden is also making significant contributions, averaging nine assists per game, tying him for fifth in the league.
With both teams bringing their unique strengths, basketball fans can look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating match that could have implications for their respective seasons.