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May 12, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, March 31st, the (56-16) San Antonio Spurs will be on the road to take on the (41-31) Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Spurs 110.2 – Thunder 104.3 with an over/under of 214.6.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Spurs +7.9 (2nd) > Thunder +0.9 (11th)
Points per game: Thunder 107.2 (tied for 9th) > Spurs 106.3 (12th)
Points allowed per game: Spurs 98.4 (2nd) > Thunder 106.3 (tied for 18th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Spurs 47.3% (4th) > Thunder 45.5% (15th)
Three Point Percentage: Spurs 39.3% (1st) > Thunder 32.9% (28th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Spurs 44.2% (3rd) > Thunder 46.1% (20th)
Turnovers committed per game: Spurs 12.9 (11th) > Thunder 14.7 (26th)
Turnovers forced per game: Spurs 14.0 (11th) > Thunder 13.3 (18th)
Rebounds per game: Thunder 46.2 (2nd) > Spurs 43.8 (tied for 13th)
Assists per game: Spurs 24.1 (tied for 6th) > Thunder 21.2 (tied for 23rd)
Summary:
San Antonio is (7-3) in their last ten games while Oklahoma City is (6-4). These teams have split their last ten head to head regular season games. The Thunder have won six of the last seven home games against the Spurs. San Antonio received a huge boost when LaMarcus Aldridge returned to the lineup following a heart issue. The length and athleticism of Oklahoma City has given the Spurs problems because they have few players that can create their own shot. The Thunder are one of the few teams that have the size to match-up with the Spurs. Russell Westbrook has had a monster season averaging 31.3 points, 10.4 assists, and 10.5 rebounds per game. The Thunder have scored 110 or more points in five of their last six games. Oklahoma City is a much better team at home (27-10) than they are on the road (14-21). I like Oklahoma City to win this one at home.
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