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Preview: OKC Thunder visit Utah Jazz hoping to extend win streak

By Yams

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 22: Russell Westbrook #0 of the OKC Thunder celebrates a win after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on December 22, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 22: Russell Westbrook #0 of the OKC Thunder celebrates a win after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on December 22, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Predicted lineups

Thunder Starters

Point Guard: Russell Westbrook
Shooting Guard: Andre Roberson
Small Forward: Paul George
Power Forward: Carmelo Anthony
Center: Steven Adams

Jazz Starters

Point Guard: Ricky Rubio
Shooting Guard: Rodney Hood
Small Forward: Joe Ingles
Power Forward: Jonas Jerebko
Center: Derrick Favors

Game Specifics

History

The Thunder/SuperSonics are 105-78 all-time against the Utah Jazz. Since moving to Oklahoma City, the Thunder have a commanding 26-13 record when facing the Jazz and have won nine of their last eleven meetings.

Fan data

The Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

The Tip:  8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)

TV: FS Oklahoma 

Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC

Prediction

The Thunder have a tough task on their hands. This should be a close game and the Thunder may end up losing. However, due to Oklahoma City’s good form lately, I’ll say that they come out of Utah with a win.

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