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May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, March 9th, the (48-13) San Antonio Spurs will be on the road to take on the (35-28) Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Spurs 105.6 – Thunder 101.3 with an over/under of 206.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Spurs +8.3 (2nd) > Thunder -0.1 (14th)
Points per game: Spurs 106.5 (11th) > Thunder 103.1 (12th)
Points allowed per game: Spurs 98.2 (2nd) > Thunder 106.2 (20th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Spurs 47.3% (4th) > Thunder 44.9% (20th)
Three Point Percentage: Spurs 39.2% (1st) > Thunder 32.3% (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Spurs 44.1% (3rd) > Thunder 45.9% (18th)
Turnovers committed per game: Spurs 12.8 (10th) > Thunder 14.7 (tied for 23rd)
Turnovers forced per game: Spurs 14.0 (11th) > Thunder 13.2 (18th)
Rebounds per game: Thunder 46.4 (2nd) > Spurs 44.0 (tied for 10th)
Assists per game: Spurs 23.8 (tied for 6th) > Thunder 20.7 (tied for 25th)
Summary:
San Antonio is (9-1) in their last ten games whereas Oklahoma City is just (5-5). Defense has been a major problem for the Thunder who have allowed 110.8 points per game in their last ten. San Antonio has gone (6-4) in their last ten head to head games with Oklahoma City. The Spurs have the advantage in nearly every statistical category. The biggest discrepancy is perimeter shooting where San Antonio ranks first and Oklahoma City ranks last. San Antonio is one of the NBA’s elite defensive teams and should be able to wear down Russell Westbrook whose usage rate is the highest in the league. San Antonio’s excellent ball movement should allow them to get easy buckets while Oklahoma City’s isolation ball will make them work for every shot. The Spurs are playing at a very high level right now so I like them to beat the Thunder on the road Thursday night.
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