The Oklahoma City Thunder (10-22) will head to the arena to face the Denver Nuggets (21-13) on Saturday night. Both teams are fresh off wins, as the Thunder beat the Kings 128-123 on Thursday and the Nuggets beat the Nets 124-101 on the same day.
The Thunder are in good shape, having won four of their last six games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the team's top scorer, averaging 25.7 points per game. Josh Giddy and Lugenzi Dotter are also the team's top scorers, averaging 13.6 and 12.3 points per game, respectively.
The Nuggets have been in good form lately, winning seven of their last 10 games. Nikola Jokic is the team's MVP, averaging 25.6 points, 13.4 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. Peyton Watson and Jamal Murray also contribute, averaging 9.7 and 14.9 points per game, respectively.
In their last game, the Nuggets defeated the Thunder 128-95. Jokic had a triple-double with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points for the Thunder.
The Thunder are looking for revenge and to extend their winning streak. The Nuggets, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their winning ways and maintain their dominance at home.
Prediction.
The Nuggets are clearly the favorites in this game. They have the better record, play better basketball, and have home court advantage. I expect them to win by 10-15 points.