Published Dec 9, 2:15pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 9, 2:15pm ET
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Updated Dec 9, 2:15pm ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the OKC Thunder hosting the Phoenix Suns. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Suns pick?
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | -14.5 (-110) |
| Phoenix Suns | +14.5 (-110) |
OKC enters this conference tilt riding a 15-game win streak. Their recent triumph includes a 131-101 victory against the Utah Jazz.
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The Thunder put this one away early. They raced out to a 45-20 lead after the first quarter and held a 74-48 advantage at the break before coasting to a 30-point win.
Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sitting this one out (left elbow bursitis), six players reached double figures for OKC. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams scored 25 points apiece. Holmgren added nine boards, and Williams handed out eight assists.
OKC shot 58 percent from he field overall and 50 percent from beyond the arc.
Following a 130-112 setback against Denver, the Suns have won two of their last three games, including a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
The teams were tied at 84 before Phoenix used a 14-3 burst to take a 98-87 lead. Minnesota trimmed the deficit to three and had a chance to tie, but Jaden McDaniels missed a 3-pointer with 3.7 seconds left to play.
Mark Williams scored a team-high 22 points, along with seven rebounds and three assists on 7-of-9 shooting from the floor. Collin Gillespie finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
OKC has won its last 14 home games and boasts a 6-1 home record in its previous seven matchups against the Suns. With that in mind, the edge goes to the defending champs.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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