The red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder bring their 41-18 record to Phoenix tonight in a Western Conference showdown. With 4.5 points on the line, all signs point to the Thunder continuing to dominate against an inconsistent Suns team.
Spearheading Oklahoma City is superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a league-leading 31.2 points per game. SGA torched Phoenix for 37 points in a win earlier this season. With defensive threat Chet Holmgren (2.6 blocks per game), the Thunder present scoring versatility that the shorthanded Suns might struggle to contain.
Conversely, Phoenix is missing general Chris Paul and has lost 4 of 6 games at home while allowing over 115 points per game. Despite the presence of scoring champion Kevin Durant, back-to-back road games could prove taxing for the veteran.
Given the Thunder’s MVP talent and Phoenix’s recent woes at home, scoring 4.5 points on the road is enticing. Oklahoma City takes advantage of a depleted Suns team to solidify its stature among the Western Conference elites.
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