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May 3, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) attempts a layup against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter in game seven of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, January 11th, the (24-16) Memphis Grizzlies will be on the road to take on the (22-16) Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Thunder 104.2 – Grizzlies 100.3 with an over/under of 204.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Thunder +1.5 (11th) > Grizzlies +0.7 (12th)
Points per game: Thunder 106.8 (tied for 8th) > Grizzlies 99.3 (25th)
Points allowed per game: Grizzlies 98.6 (3rd) > Thunder 105.3 (18th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Thunder 45.9% (11th) > Grizzlies 42.5% (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Grizzlies 43.4% (3rd) > Thunder 45.4% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Grizzlies 34.8% (21st) > Thunder 33.0% (29th)
Turnovers committed per game: Grizzlies 12.4 (7th) > Thunder 14.3 (22nd)
Turnovers forced per game: Grizzlies 14.4 (tied for 7th) > Thunder 13.2 (tied for 18th)
Rebounds per game: Thunder 45.7 (4th) > Grizzlies 43.4 (17th)
Assists per game: Thunder 21.5 (20th) > Grizzlies 20.7 (tied for 25th)
Summary:
Both teams are playing fairly well going (6-4) in their last ten games. These teams have split their last ten head to head games against one another. Obviously, the departure of Kevin Durant has hurt Oklahoma City in a number of different areas. Their perimeter shooting ranks among the worst in the league and that could spell trouble against a top five defense team in Memphis. Russell Westbrook is having one of the best seasons in NBA history averaging a triple-double, but he isn’t getting much help on a nightly basis. Memphis destroyed Oklahoma City 114-80 at home in their last match-up but I expect this one to be much closer. The Grizzlies are excellent defensively and capable of shutting down any opponent on a given night. I think Westbrook will get his points albeit inefficiently in a Grizzlies win.
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