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OKC Thunder host the sliding Phoenix Suns – preview

By Matthew Hallett

Steven Adams #12 of the OKC Thunder high fives his teammates during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
Steven Adams #12 of the OKC Thunder high fives his teammates during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Keys to the game:

The Phoenix Suns are an extremely balanced scoring unit this season with seven players averaging double-digit points. They are, of course, led by Devin Booker who averages 25.0 points per game which is good for 15th in the league. Booker is leading the offense also averaging 6,4 assists per game.

In fact, the Phoenix Suns are first in the NBA with 28.6 assists per game. A big reason for this is veteran point guard Rubio. The Spaniard is second in the entire league with 9.5 assists per game. This has the Suns ranking sixth in the league in points scored with 114.7 points per game.

However, the problem for the Suns is that they are leading the league in fouls committed,  giving up 24.3 per game. This is the bread and butter for the OKC Thunder, as they have both Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari at the top end of the NBA in free throw percentage. Look for at least two CP swings.

The key matchup of the night is obviously Devin Booker against Terrance Ferguson. T-Ferg has been tasked with stopping the best in the league and Booker will be no exception. However, if Booker does not play due to a forearm injury the key matchup will be Paul against Rubio.

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