Published Feb 23, 6:47am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 23, 6:47am ET
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Updated Feb 23, 6:47am ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Toronto Raptors hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Raptors vs Thunder pick?
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| Toronto Raptors | +1.5 (-109) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -1.5 (-114) |
Toronto has won four of its last five games, including a 122-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The Raptors led 60-51 at the break before Milwaukee pulled within three in the third quarter. However, the road team outscored its opponent 62-43 in the second half on its way to an easy 28-point win.
Immanuel Quickley led the way with 32 points, nine assists, and three rebounds on 5-for-11 shooting from beyond the arc. Brandon Ingram scored 22 points and handed out six assists.
The Thunder have also won four of their last five outings. The team's recent triumph includes a 121-113 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
OKC led by 15 points through the first 12 minutes before the Cavaliers rallied to tie the game at 86. But thanks to back-to-back jumpers by Isaiah Hartenstein down the stretch, the Thunder surged ahead 106-98 and held on the rest of the way.
Despite missing several key contributors, OKC placed six players in double figures. Isaiah Joe paced the offense with 22 points, knocking down six of 11 attempts from 3-point range. Cason Wallace registered 20 points, 10 assists, and four rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Raptors are 1-4 in the previous five meetings in this series. On the other hand, Toronto is 5-1 in its last six outings against Western Conference opponents. Given that OKC has multiple players nursing injuries, Toronto has an outside shot at knocking off the defending champs.
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