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5 key factors in OKC Thunder schedule which could affect the win column

By Tamberlyn Richardson

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures from the sideline during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 27, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures from the sideline during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 27, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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Longest home stand and road trips:

Some years extended road trips can drag on and effect players in a multitude of ways. The most obvious is staying healthy physically. But, getting mental rest is equally important which is more difficult to do on the road.

It may seem logical that long extended road trips would pay huge dividends, but being at home too long can also have a negative impact. Although the Peake offers an enthusiastic sixth man effect, the natural instinct of home town teams is to feel, well more at home. It’s great to build upon that benefit. But when those opportunities are limited to four or five games it’s also easier to center in on taking advantage of every contest.

Road Trip:

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The longest road trip the Thunder will undertake occurs in early March (5 through 11). On four other occasions the club will go on three game road trips.

Home Stand:

Twice the OKC Thunder will play four consecutive home games, but their longest home stand occurs late in the season when they’ll host five games (March 27 to April 5).

Eastern Conference:

OKC will play five East teams consecutive between November 28 and December 8 (two home | three road). Then repeat a five game East set betwen January 27 and February 5 with two home game book ending a three game road trip.

Home and Home:

This season the schedule features three home and home series. Those teams are the Mavericks (December 30, 31), Spurs (January 10, 12), and Raptors (March 20, 22).

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Check back tomorrow as TI does a deeper dive into the Thunder road games and outlines which games are can’t miss viewing this season.

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