NBA Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers
Date: 11 February 2022
Time: 7:00 PM ET
After a blockbuster deadline day trade, the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. Both teams have played each other once in the 2021-22 NBA regular season on 24 October 2021. The Sixers defeated OKC 115 – 103 led by Seth Curry’s 28 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder season so far
The Oklahoma City Thunder continues to build their draft capital and get ready for the lottery as the 14th seed in the west. OKC has a record 17 wins and 37 losses as they enter this game on a three-game losing streak. Oklahoma is averaging 100.9 points per game while shooting 41.4% from the field and 29.8% from deep. Defensively, OKC has allowed 107.6 points per game.
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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 8, 2022
Josh Giddey has been one of the best rookies from the 2021 class as he is averaging 12.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists for the Thunder. Luguentz Dort is averaging 18.7 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma City.
But the Thunder have severely missed their star guard Shai Gilgeous – Alexander who was averaging 22.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
Philadelphia 76ers season so far
After months of back and forth, the Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Nets for James Harden. The Sixers have traded Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks.
Now Philly is looking like a legit contender with the duo of Harden and Joel Embiid. 76ers are averaging 107.8 points per game while shooting 46.1 % from the field and 31.3% from the three-point line. They are giving up 105.8 points per game.
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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 8, 2022
Joel Embiid is leading the MVP race as he is averaging 29.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists over the past 10 games for Philadelphia. With the absence of Simmons for the entirety of the season, Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey have been great for the Sixers. Tobi is averaging 19.1 points while Maxey is putting up 16.9 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Match Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers are the favorites to win this game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers have been one of the top teams in the recent few games. They have defeated top teams like the Bulls and Mavericks, hence are looking like the better team. On the contrary, the Thunder have lost 11 of their last 13 games on the road.
OKC will also struggle to contain Joel Embiid, who has been an unstoppable force this season. Hence the Sixers will most likely win this game at home.
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder
Isaiah Roby – Ankle – Expected to be out until at least Feb 14
KZ Okpala SF – Wrist – Game Time Decision
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – Foot – Expected to be out until at least Apr 1
Mike Muscala – Ankle – Expected to be out until at least Feb 24
Aaron Wiggins – Ankle – Expected to be out until at least Feb 14
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Ankle – Expected to be out until at least Feb 24
Philadelphia 76ers
James Harden – Hamstring – Game Time Decision
Paul Millsap – Personal – Game Time Decision Shake Milton – Back – Game Time Decision Jaden Springer – Knee – Game Time Decision Tyrese Maxey – Hamstring – Game Time Decision
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Live coverage of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers will be televised on NBC Sports Philadelphia. The game is also available on the NBA League Pass.