Thunder Host Struggling Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Arena on Wednesday evening.

The Thunder (8-13) have dropped two in a row and look to bounce back as they return home with a chance to build on their 5-5 home record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) continues to lead the team with impressive numbers, averaging 31.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, however, he is listed as questionable for action on Wednesday. Luguentz Dort averages 13.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals, while Josh Giddey averages 14.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. The Thunder average 115.9 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, but they are giving up an average of 117.7 points against, which is second most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Spurs (6-15) have dropped eight in a row and face their first road game after a three-game home stand. They have lost their last seven road games, and they are 3-7 on the road this season. Keldon Johnson averages a team-high 20.4 points per game, and he is coming off a 26-point, 10-rebound performance. Devin Vassell also averages 20.4 points per game, along with 4.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Tre Jones is coming off a big game, where he totaled 23 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists and two steals, in 36 minutes, while he averages 12.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The Spurs average 110.6 points per game, but they give up a league-high 121.0 points against.
Posted on: 11/28/2022 10:01 PM