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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>The Predators and Blues are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blues will host the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. In this division matchup, the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Blues. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blues winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blues on the moneyline (-115)</li><li>The Blues are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Predators Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Nashville improved to 11-17-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five straight goals, including two empty-netters. Five different players contributed to the scoring for the Predators.</p><p>Nashville's offense tallied 5 goals on 25 shots in their game against Colorado, with two of those goals coming on empty nets. Each of the five goals came from different players, including Filip Forsberg, who netted his 7th goal of the season, and Gustav Nyquist, who added his 4th.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Predators found the net twice in the second, with Steven Stamkos scoring his 2nd goal of the year on a power play. Roman Josi also added his 1st goal of the season, which came on another power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first and secured the win with two late empty-netters. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while Nashville's defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Can St. Louis Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved to 16-16-4 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs and pushed on the total line of 6 goals.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues tied it up at 3:29 in the second. They went on to score three unanswered goals before the Maple Leafs found the net again in the third. Pavel Buchnevich sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:21 in the final period.</p><p>Colton Parayko found the net twice in the Blues' 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, scoring his second and third goals of the season. After a scoreless first period, Parayko opened the scoring for St. Louis at 16:31 in the second period, then added another goal at 7:27. He also picked up his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the season.</p> <p>Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season, while Ryan Suter contributed with two assists, bringing his total to three for the year. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and registered 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they didn't allow any in the 2nd, helping them secure a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bison and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on CW. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -12.5 at home against Bucknell.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bucknell fell to 4-8 on the season after an 86-65 loss to Gonzaga on Saturday. The Bison, who were +34 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Bucknell trailed 38-27 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>In their recent game, Bucknell's offense put up 65 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. They connected on 10 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 32.3% from deep, while their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%. At the free-throw line, the Bison made 7 of 10 attempts, shooting 70%.</p> <p>Graham Ike was a standout performer, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in just 20 minutes, shooting 73.3% from the field. Noah Williamson added 16 points, and Ben Gregg contributed 15, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Josh Bascoe and Nolan Hickman each scored 14 points, with Hickman making 4 of 8 threes.</p><p>Despite sending their opponent to the line just 9 times, Bucknell gave up 86 points, allowing 47% shooting from the field. The Bison struggled to contain the two-point attack, with their opponent hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bucknell's defense allowed 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Orange Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-6 on the season after a tough 87-60 home loss to Maryland on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>After trailing 43-17 at halftime, Syracuse managed to score 43 points in the 2nd half but still allowed 44 points to Maryland, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Syracuse's offense managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They hit 50% from three, going 8-for-16, and made both of their free throws. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they grabbed 6 offensive rebounds, dishing out 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, hitting 6-of-9 from three and shooting 72.7% overall. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 17 points and 11 assists, shooting 60% from deep. Elijah Moore also contributed, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The Orange did manage to hold their opponent to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse allowed 8 threes on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line just twice, where they converted both attempts. Syracuse gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (9-19) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (18-10) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are currently favored by 10 points and are 4th in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers are 13th in the West.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-134 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Make it Happen in Dallas?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers fell to 9-19 on the season after a 114-94 road loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Portland entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but couldn’t keep it close, losing by 20 points. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 225.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Portland trailed 60-44 at halftime after a rough 2nd quarter, where they were outscored 35-24. The Blazers couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, as both teams scored 27 points in each of the final two quarters.</p><p>In their 114-94 loss to the Spurs, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting just 39.6% from the field and 27.9% from three-point range. They connected on 12 threes, with Shaedon Sharpe hitting 3 at a 50% rate, finishing with a team-high 25 points.</p> <p>Anfernee Simons also made 3 threes, shooting 27.3% from deep and contributing 18 points and 6 assists. Deandre Ayton added 14 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, the Trail Blazers had a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 35 points, but they held the Spurs to 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, Portland allowed 114 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Blazers did a solid job defending the three, holding the Spurs to just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. Portland finished with 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Dallas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 18-10 on the season with a 113-97 win over the Clippers on Saturday. Playing at home, Dallas entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 210 points fell short of the 220.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored the Clippers 31-18, the Mavericks saw their lead shrink in the 3rd. However, they pulled away in the 4th, going on a 10-0 run to seal the game.</p><p>Quentin Grimes led the Mavericks with 20 points, including 14 in the 4th quarter, as they defeated the Clippers 113-97. Grimes shot 87.5% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 75% rate. Klay Thompson added 16 points, with 10 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 6 in the 4th.</p> <p>Dallas hit 14 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%. Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving each contributed 15 points, with Dinwiddie dishing out 6 assists.</p><p>The Mavericks put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 97 points. Dallas was particularly strong in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up only 18 points. Overall, they limited Los Angeles to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks were even better, allowing just 10 threes on 27% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>The Thunder (-141) are favored by 2.5 points (-2.5) over the Warriors (+119) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is 230.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (13-4) is on a two-game win streak and is 1st in the West. The Warriors (12-5) have lost two straight and are 2nd in the conference.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-106 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Thunder Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 13-4 on the season with a 130-109 win over the Kings on Monday. Oklahoma City, favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with a +21 point margin. The game’s total score of 239 points exceeded the 224.5-point line by 14.5 points.</p> <p>After a tight first half, where both teams scored 31 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, the Thunder took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Kings 34-22. They entered the 4th quarter with a 97-84 lead and closed out the game by winning the final period 33-25.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a win over the Kings, finishing with 37 points and 11 assists, shooting 65% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Jalen Williams contributed 28 points, shooting 62.5%, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Oklahoma City shot 55.8% from the field and 45.2% from three, making 14 threes in the game. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Williams added 11 points in the 4th.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 22 points to the Kings. They finished strong in the 4th, holding Sacramento to 25 points and securing the win.</p> <p>Oklahoma City did an excellent job defending the three, holding the Kings to 8 made threes on 25% shooting. The Thunder also sent the Kings to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Golden State?</h3><p>The Warriors dropped to 12-5 on the season after a 128-120 loss to the Nets on Monday. Golden State, favored by 13.5 points at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 248, surpassing the over/under line of 224.5 by 23.5 points.</p> <p>Golden State went on an 11-0 run early, turning a 26-20 deficit into a 31-26 lead. They appeared to take control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 37-24. However, the Nets responded by winning the 3rd quarter 29-25 and then dominated the 4th, outscoring the Warriors 41-28 to close out the game.</p><p>Stephen Curry knocked down 8 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 28 points and 7 assists in the Warriors' 128-120 loss to the Nets. Curry hit 19 threes as a team, shooting 41.3% from deep and 48.4% overall. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, while Moses Moody contributed 15, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.</p> <p>Curry scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, adding 9 in the 1st and 8 in the 3rd. Moody had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 12 of his 15 points, while Wiggins added 9 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Warriors couldn’t contain the Nets in the 4th, giving up 41 points in a 128-120 loss. Brooklyn shot 49% from the field overall.</p> <p>Golden State struggled to defend the three, allowing the Nets to hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. The Warriors also sent Brooklyn to the line 30 times, where they made 26 free throws.</p>

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