Published Mar 6, 1:22pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 6, 1:22pm ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Golden State Warriors. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Warriors pick?
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | -11.5 (-111) |
| Golden State Warriors | +11.5 (-111) |
After suffering an eight-point loss to the Pistons, OKC has reeled off four straight, including a 103-100 victory against New York.
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The Thunder led by double-digits at the break before the Knicks used a 40-27 burst in the third to pull ahead by three points entering the final frame. The Thunder responded with a 26-20 advantage in the fourth quarter, snapping New York's three-game win streak.
Chet Holmgren scored a team-high 28 points and collected eight rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points and eight assists.
On the other side, the Warriors ended their two-game losing streak with a 115-113 win over the Houston Rockets.
Golden State led by 10 points after the opening stanza, but this one needed an extra period to determine the winner. The Warriors led by three points in OT when Kevin Durant was fouled on a three-point attempt.
After he made two of three from the charity stripe, De'Anthony Melton made a layup with 5.3 seconds remaining to help secure the win for the Warriors.
Brandin Podziemski led the way with 26 points and nine rebounds. Melton contributed 23 points and six boards.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
OKC has won seven of the previous 10 games in this series, including the last three. The Thunder have also won five of their last seven home outings. With that in mind, the defending champs get the win in this Western Conference showdown.
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Detroit Pistons
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