Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans
(13-14) (13-13)
Start Time: 7:00 PM EST
TV Channel: Local/League Pass
Preview: This is going to be a big test for New Orleans as they will go up against a strong Pelicans squad who recently beat the Rockets on Friday night behind yet another huge game from young star, Anthony Davis. Davis, who was the 1st overall pick just two years ago, has been an absolute beast this year and is averaging 24.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, and 2.9 BPG (Blocks Per Game). If the Thunder want to have any chance of taming Davis tonight, then they are going to need their NBA All-Defensive First Team member, Serge Ibaka, to do what he does best and block anything that comes his way in the paint. Next, the Thunder are also going to need a big game from Russell Westbrook because without reigning MVP, Kevin Durant, OKC is going to be lacking a major scoring presence if Westbrook is unable to produce.
Prediction: I believe that the New Orleans Pelicans will come away with the victory tonight behind a monster game from the future of the NBA, Anthony Davis. Davis has looked supreme on both sides of the court this year and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. His wingspan of 7’4” gives him a ridiculous advantage in all aspects of the game and especially helps him to block shots which all has added up to make the Pelicans serious playoff contenders.
Points Per Game Leaders:
OKC – Russell Westbrook (27.2 PPG) NOP – Anthony Davis (24.1 PPG)
Rebounds Per Game Leaders:
OKC – Steven Adams (7.0 RPG) NOP – Omar Asik (10.5 RPG)
Assists Per Game Leaders:
OKC – Russell Westbrook (7.2 APG) NOP – Jrue Holiday (7.0 APG)