San Antonio Spurs – Oklahoma City Thunder: potential conference final?
Fifth and final regular-season meeting between the Spurs and the Thunder, with a playoff rematch still on the table. San Antonio leads the series 3-1 and would win the tiebreaker if they catch OKC later. Fancy Game 5 of the season’s best matchup?
San Antonio Spurs: fourth win in five?
The Spurs have taken six of their last nine, swinging between brilliant and ordinary. Wins over the Rockets (111-99) and Magic (112-103) sit next to losses to the Pelicans (95-104) and Hornets (106-111). Mitch Johnson’s side still occupy second in the West, just behind tonight’s opponents, who have a six-game cushion. The top spot looks miles off, but a victory tonight keeps the dream alive.
Defense is the Spurs’ calling card — seventh-best in the league at 111.9 points allowed. Victor Wembanyama is a major reason; he’s still in the mix for Defensive Player of the Year. Guards like Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox take on tough matchups and let Wembanyama clean up behind them. Ball security will be crucial against OKC — San Antonio rank fifth-best in turnovers this season.
INJURY REPORT : Lindy Waters III (OUT) – Jeremy Sochan (OUT) – Stephon Castle (questionable)
Oklahoma City Thunder: staking a claim as No.1 in the West
It’s the third game in four days for the Thunder, fresh off a 128-92 hammering of the Magic that made them the first team this season to reach 40 wins. Sure, they won’t chase the 2016 Warriors record, but Mark Daigneault’s roster remains the league’s best on paper — first in offense at 120.5 points per game and first in defense at 107.7 allowed.
Against the Spurs this season things have played out differently. OKC have struggled to force turnovers, which pushes them into more half-court sets and straight into Victor Wembanyama near the rim. Possessions can stall, and while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can generate offense by himself, it’s not always great for the Thunder’s flow. Let’s see how they handle it tonight.
INJURY REPORT : not yet released
NBA Prediction San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Spurs to win
Picking a points total here is a mug’s game. The four previous meetings have produced wildly different scripts, so tonight could be anything. What matters: the Spurs are rested and have their key players available. The Thunder are on the back end of a back-to-back and playing their third game in four days. San Antonio have shown they can beat OKC multiple times and they’ve got the home crowd. With a fired-up Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ chances look believable.
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