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Los Angeles Clippers-Oklahoma City Thunder: Experts' analysis of the main event of this 12 game night
NBAThursday, 22 February 2024 at 21:00
Highly anticipated duel between the Oklahoma City Thunder receiving the Los Angeles Clippers. Two of the top three teams in the Western Conference (2nd vs 3rd). This game will be crucial in the fight to dominate the top position that currently belongs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Right now, OKC Thunder's record is 37-17, while the Clippers are neck and neck with the Thunder: 3rd with a 36-17 record. Not much more needs to be said to know why tonight's matchup is so important for both teams, who are serious contenders to compete for the ring while also looking to chase Minnesota Timberwolves to finish at the top of their Conference.
The good news for the Clippers is that Kawhi Leonard will be available for the matchup. It should be recalled that the star of the Los Angeles franchise barely participated in last Sunday's All-Star Game due to muscle discomfort. Considering Leonard's history, every precaution is too little for the player to arrive in good condition for the playoffs. OKC, on the other hand, will count on all its main players led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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That said, in such an important game it never hurts to know the opinion and prediction of the experts. According to a report published by the media Sportskeeda, these will be the two teams' starting five, and this is how the duel, which will be tight from start to finish, will unfold:
- Clippers roster: James Harden - Terance Mann - Kawhi Leonard - Paul George - Ivica Zubac
- OKC roster: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Josh Giddey - Lu Dort - Jalen Williams - Chet Holmgren
- Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
- Point differential: Triumph by the narrowest of margins.
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