Published Mar 17, 11:34pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 17, 11:34pm ET
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Updated Mar 17, 11:34pm ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Brooklyn Nets hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who comes out on top in our Nets vs Thunder pick?
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| Brooklyn Nets | +18.5 (-107) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -18.5 (-112) |
Brooklyn has dropped four straight following back-to-back wins against the Pistons and Grizzlies. The team's latest setback was a 114-95 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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There was no suspense factor in this one, as the Nets trailed 65-41 at the break. And although Brooklyn produced 30 points in the final frame, the outcome of the game was never in doubt.
Chaney Johnson scored a team-high 17 points and collected nine rebounds. Tyson Etienne and Ben Saraf added 15 points each.
On the other side, the defending champs have reeled off nine straight wins, including a 113-108 victory against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma City led 45-27 in the second quarter, but that advantage was cut to three in the fourth. Fortunately, a three-pointer from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushed the lead back to six, securing the win for the Thunder.
Gilgeous-Alexander lit up the Nets' defense to the tune of 40 points, converting 14 of his 27 shot attempts. Chet Holmgren chipped in with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Nets rank near the bottom of the league offensively and aren't much better at the other end of the court, either. Conversely, OKC ranks in the top 10 in scoring while ranking second in scoring defense and first in defensive rating.
Pick: OKC Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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