OKLAHOMA CITY @ GOLDEN STATE (OKC -2.5, 227.5)
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THUNDER @ WARRIORS 11/27/24
As the excitement of the 2024-25 NBA season continues, all eyes are on this thrilling match-up scheduled for tonight. The renowned Chase Center in San Francisco will be the host to an electrifying game as the Oklahoma City Thunder clash with the Golden State Warriors.
This game continues the much anticipated three-game regular-season series. The previous clash saw the Warriors secure a hard-fought 127-116 victory over the Thunder.
The Thunder comes into this game exuding confidence off a fresh victory over the Sacramento Kings. Their superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was outstanding against the Kings with 37 points and 11 assists. Jalen Williams added 28 points as the Thunder shot 55.8% from the field. The win gives OKC a one-game lead over Golden State and the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference standings.
The Warriors won’t be backing down any time soon. Despite facing recent setbacks against the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets, the Warriors are still one of the top teams in the NBA. The team's superstar, Stephen Curry, has consistently shown his skills on the court, leading the previous game with 28 points and seven assists.
The Warriors are currently sixth in the league in adjusted offensive efficiency and fourth in adjusted defensive efficiency. Golden State also sports an impressive 55.2% effective field goal percentage, a stat that puts them 10th in the league.
The Thunder certainly faces a challenge, but they're well-equipped. Their defense has been solid, allowing only 12.5 triples per 100 possessions. The Thunder will be pumped to put a halt to the Warriors' game and exact some revenge. Oklahoma City continues to be without the services of Chet Holmgren due to a hip injury. Still, they can rely on Isaiah Hartenstein, who's back from a hand injury and ready to make his mark.
OKC has won 13 of its last 17 games, but they haven’t had much luck against the Warriors. The Thunder are just 4-11 SU in their last 15 games against Golden State. OKC has been pretty good against the number when playing on the road. They are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games.
Golden State is 12-5 SU this season and has won 10 of its last 14 games. The Warriors are 5-1 SU in their last six home games, but they have only covered one of their last six games overall. OKC has won 3 of the last 4 in this series.
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ISAIAH HARTENSTINE OVER 22.5 PRA
Hartenstine has come back to the Thunder at the right time. In his two games back, he has cleared his points prop and his PRA prop in both games. He had 30 (13 pts, 14 rebs, and 3 assists) in a win over Portland last week. Then, he totaled 31 (17-10-4) on Monday night in a win over Sacramento. With Holmgen out of the Thunder lineup, Hartenstine will get plenty of minutes (29 & 32 so far). The Warriors have actually given up this PRA number to an opposing center in 7 of their last 8 games. The last to do it was Wembenyana, who had 41 PRA against Golden State on Saturday. Not saying Hartenstine is Wemby, but with 30 minutes on the floor, he can easily clear this number.