OKC vs HOU Dream11 Prediction: The Western Conference rivals, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, are set to clash tomorrow at the Paycom Center arena. This encounter marks their third meeting, with the series tied so far. Riding on their recent momentum, the Thunder aim to clinch victory and the series at their home court.
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets find themselves struggling in the latter part of the season, desperately seeking a win on the road to turn their fortunes around. With both teams hungry for success, the upcoming match promises to be a fiercely contested battle between two determined sides.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunders (40-17)
The Oklahoma City Thunders are comfortably occupying the second spot in the conference after winning eight of their previous ten games and going on a five-game winning run. This season, the Thunder have the best home record in the Western Conference (23-6), averaging 122.5 points per game, which puts them in third place in the league. Although they are 13th in the league in defence, they have struggled to stop opponents from scoring 113.3 points per game.
Alexander Shai-led Thunders is having an MVP-calibre season, averaging a team-high 31.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 2.1 steals per contest. Adding to his Rookie of the Year accomplishment, Chet Holmgren averages 17.1 points per game, 7.7 points per game, and 2.6 blocks per game. Jalen Williams, who averages 19.1 points per game while shooting 45% from beyond the arc, is another player to keep an eye on.
Houston Rockets (25-32)
The Rockets have only won three of their last eleven games due to their poor play in the second half of the season. The Rockets, who lost their most recent game at home to the Thunder 123-110, are presently 12th in the conference standings. The Houston Rockets rank fourth in the league in terms of rebounds (45.9 per game) and twelve in terms of defence, giving up only 113.1 points per game to opponents.
Averaging 21.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game while shooting 53.9% from the field, Alperen Sengun plays centre for the Rockets. After him, Fred Vanvleet averages 16.5 points and 8.0 assists per game, and Jalen Green averages 17.7 points per game. Dillon Brooks, who scores 13.8 points per game, and Jabari Smith Jr., who scores 13.4 points per game, are two more intriguing players to keep an eye on.
OKC vs HOU Basketball Game Info
Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Time: 08:30 AM IST
How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
Location: Reno Ave, Oklahoma City.
Arena: Paycom Center
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Lineups
OKC (Thunders): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace, Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Ousmane Dieng, Jaylin Williams, Davis Bertans, Tre Mann, Lindy Waters III, Vasilije Micic, Olivier Sarr, Aleksej Pokusevski, Keyontae Johnson
HOU (Rockets): Dillon Brooks, Reggie Bullock Jr., Tari Eason, Jalen Green, Jeff Green, Nate Hinton, Aaron Holiday, Jock Landale, Boban Marjanovic, Victor Oladipo, Jermaine Samuels Jr., Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore, Nate Williams, Steve Adams
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Injuries
OKC (Thunders): No Injuries update
HOU (Rockets): Steve Adams (knee injury), Tari Eason (leg injury)
OKC vs HOU Head To Head Basketball
OKC (Thunders): 4 games won
HOU (Rockets): 6 games won
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Fantasy Leaders
Points: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.5) vs Alperen Sengun (21.0)
Rebounds: Chet Holmgren (7.7) vs Alperen Sengun (9.2)
Assists: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6.4) vs Fred VanVleet (8.0)
Steals: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2.1) vs Tari Eason (1.2)
Blocks: Chet Holmgren (2.7) vs Tari Eason (0.9)
Free Throw%: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (88.3) vs Fred VanVleet (85.2)
Field Goal Percentage%: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (55.8) vs Alperen Sengun (53.9)
Three Point Percentage%: Jalen Williams (45.0) vs Dillon Brooks (40.2)
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