With a dominant 59-12 record, the Thunders sit comfortably atop the Western Conference, stated media reports. They secured a narrow 103-101 victory over the LA Clippers in their last match. This win came through because of Alex Caruso’s stellar defensive play against Kawhi Leonard. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are at 35-36, fighting to keep its play-in hopes alive.
NBA 2024-2025 OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings: Team Form & Key Players
For Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is the leading scorer of the league at 32.8 PPG, will be crucial. Despite a tough shooting night against the Clippers, he remained the Thunders’ primary offensive weapon, the media reports stated. Meanwhile, rookie Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein give a strong defensive support. Hartenstein, reportedly, has averaged a double-double this season.
The team also has been excellent on the road and has held a 21-12-2 record against the spread.
The Kings, on the other hand, will rely on Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan for scoring in the match, the reports added. LaVine has been averaging 23.2 PPG and has shown consistency from beyond the arc. DeRozan, who is a mid-range specialist, has scored 20+ points in seven consecutive games. Moreover, Centre Domantas Sabonis will be crucial in controlling the boards, especially after he secured 17 rebounds against the Celtics.
However, the Kings’ defence is vulnerable and would need a solid performance to contain OKC’s offence, the report added.Also Read : Fortnite OG latest update launched after a short downtime
NBA 2024-2025 OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings: Match Details & How to Watch
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Centre in Sacramento. The game will be held at 10 pm ET. Fans can watch the game’s live broadcast on TNT and truTV. It can be streamed live on FuboTV, stated an OKCThunder wire report.
NBA 2024-2025 OKC Thunder vs Sacramento Kings: Betting Odds & Predictions
The betting odds for the match favour the Thunders with a spread of -10. The over/under is set at 231 points, indicating expectations of a high-scoring game. In the money line, OKC is listed at -444, making them clear favourites while the Sacramento Kings stand at +343, a CBS report stated.
It added that the Thunder have dominated their previous matchups against the Kings this season including a 144-110 win on February 1. Given their current form and solid defensive game, the Thunder is expected to extend its winning streak.
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FAQs
1. Is Thunder vs Kings free to watch?
No, the game can be streamed live with a subscription on FuboTV.
2. Who are the major players to observe?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paces OKC, while Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan will be instrumental for the Kings.
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