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Nov 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, February 15th, the (23-33) New York Knicks will be on the road to take on the (31-24) Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Thunder 107.8 – Knicks 100.8 with an over/under of 208.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Thunder +0.1 (12th) > Knicks -3.0 (24th)
Points per game: Knicks 106.1 (12th) > Thunder 105.9 (13th)
Points allowed per game: Thunder 105.8 (tied for 16th) > Knicks 109.1 (25th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Thunder 45.1% (18th) > Knicks 44.8% (20th)
Three Point Percentage: Knicks 35.9% (15th) > Thunder 32.1% (29th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Knicks 45.3% (13th) > Thunder 45.6% (17th)
Turnovers committed per game: Knicks 13.5 (tied for 15th) > Thunder 14.7 (24th)
Turnovers forced per game: Thunder 13.1 (tied for 17th) > Knicks 12.5 (tied for 24th)
Rebounds per game: Thunder 46.1 (tied for 3rd) = Knicks 46.1 (tied for 3rd)
Assists per game: Knicks 21.9 (tied for 18th) > Thunder 21.1 (tied for 22nd)
Summary:
Oklahoma City is (5-5) in their last ten games while New York is just (3-7). The Knicks looked good in their 94-90 victory over San Antonio Sunday. New York has allowed 110 or more points in seven of their last nine games. The Knicks have struggled defensively all season ranking 25th in fewest points allowed per game (109.1). Oklahoma City will be without big man Enes Kanter who is recovering from forearm injury. Without Kanter the Thunder are noticeable softer on the interior. Oklahoma City struggles to shoot from the outside but they should be able to dominate on the interior since the Knicks have no true rim protectors. The Thunder have the advantage in terms of sheer athleticism so they should be able to take advantage of transition offense. Oklahoma City is (19-8) at home while the Knicks are just (9-18) on the road. I like the Thunder to win at home.
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