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OKC Thunder look to stop bubble surprise packet, the Phoenix Suns

By Matthew Hallett

OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns preview - AUGUST 04: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning basket against the LA Clippers . (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns preview - AUGUST 04: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning basket against the LA Clippers . (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Odds-predictions

The Suns are favored which might surprise if not for their 5-0 record and the fact the Thunder are playing on consecutive days.

Another factor could be the availability of Steven Adams. If both Adams and Noel can’t go again (as well as Dennis Schroder who isn’t back yet) that’s another reason why the Phoenix got the nod as 5.5 point favorites. The over/under seems a bit high given the Thunder second-ranked bubble defense but again that gets impacted by Adams being in the mix.

Game specifics

Suns Record/Seed:  31-39

Don’t let the losing record fool you, the Suns are one of the hottest teams in basketball right now, winning all five of their bubble games.

Thunder Record/Seed 43-26

More from Thunderous Intentions

With the win against the Wizards, the OKC Thunder are still pressuring for the fourth seed in the West. The fourth-placed Houston Rockets over the Kings keeps them a game clear of the Thunder.

The Thunder can drop down a place to sixth if the Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks and the Thunder lose to the Suns.

This is how tight the race for fourth through sixth is. With only three games remaining it is hard to see the Thunder pulling back the 2.5 games required to displace the Denver Nuggets out of the third seed.

The Venue: Walt Disney World Resort. ESPN Complex- The Field House

Tipoff: 2:30 PM ET Ι 1:30 PM CT

TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma | NBA League Pass

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

History:

The teams have met 41 times in the regular season with the OKC Thunder holding a huge advantage, 29-12. The two teams have met twice this season with the Thunder winning both clashes.

  • Dec 20th: 126-108 OKC win
  • January 31st: 111 – 107 OKC win

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Enjoy the game and check back afterward for player grades and takeaways.

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