Game Preview: OKC Thunder continue road swing against the Philadelphia 76ers
Predicted Line-ups
OKC Thunder Starters:
Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Andre Roberson
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward: Carmelo Anthony
Center: Steven Adams
OKC Thunder Bench:
Point Guard: Raymond Felton
Shooting Guard: Alex Abrines, Terrance Ferguson
Small Forward: Josh Huestis
Power Forward: Nick Collison, Patrick Patterson
Center: Dakari Johnson
Injury notes/Suspensions:
UPDATE: Andre Roberson returns to the starting unit after missing the last two contests with an ankle injury.
Andre Roberson (ankle) will play and start tonight in Philly, per Donovan, but his playing time will be limited.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) December 15, 2017
Philadelphia 76ers Starters:
Point Guard: Ben Simmons
Shooting Guard: J.J Redick
Small Forward: Robert Covington
Power Forward: Dario Saric
Center: Joel Embiid**
Philadelphia 76ers Bench:
Point Guard: T.J. McConnell
Shooting Guard: Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot,
Small Forward: Jarryd Bayless
Power Forward: Trevor Booker
Center: Amir Johnson, Richaun Holmes
Injuries: Joel Embiid is currently struggling with back tightness and is questionable.
Game Specifics
The Venue: Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia
The Tip: 7.00 PM ET
TV: FS Oklahoma HD
Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC
Prediction:
Oklahoma City have a chance to build off a nice road win last time out. This is a nice match up for the Thunder given Philly’s propensity to turn the ball over. If Russell Westbrook is going downhill all night long and OKC is forcing turnovers to get out on the break.
Oklahoma City should have a good night in Philly. At the moment, the Thunder are searching for consistency so I am not yet wiling to give them a large margin. OKC by 4.