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Thursday’s NBA Matchup to Watch (Warriors vs Thunder)

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Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder

(21-3)                                   (12-13)

Start Time: 10:30 PM EST

TV Channel: TNT

Preview: Coming into this game are two teams with different mindsets; one looking to start a new winning-streak, and the other looking to build on their own. The Warriors, after recently losing a tough one in Memphis against a very talented Grizzlies team, are looking to get their groove back after losing for the first time in over a month. Oklahoma City, however, currently have the longest win-streak in the NBA with 7 straight, and have also won 9 out-of their last 10. The main person to thank for the Thunder’s hot streak is last year’s MVP, Kevin Durant, who is averaging 21.5 PPG in only about 30 minutes per game due to him having to recover from an injury which forced him to miss the start of the season. KD is trying to bring OKC back into playoff contention after they started the season very poorly as a result of his absence. If Oklahoma City wants to win this game, they are going to have to really spread the ball all-around the court as they are one of the worst teams in terms of assists in the league. They currently sit at 27th in the league with only about 20 per game. This is going to be a huge problem as the Warriors have a very talented defense however they will be without Andrew Bogut who is a huge presence in the paint.

Prediction: I think the Warriors will hand the Thunder their 14th loss and not allow them to get back to .500 due to the fact that the Thunder fail to pass the ball and highly rely on Westbrook and Durant to carry the team.

Points Per Game Leaders:

OKC – Russell Westbrook (26.4 PPG) GSW – Stephen Curry (23.5 PPG)

Rebounds Per Game Leaders:

OKC – Steven Adams (7.0 RPG) GSW – Andrew Bogut (9.3 RPG)

Assists Per Game Leaders:

OKC – Russell Westbrook (6.8 APG) GSW – Stephen Curry (7.6 APG)

NBA, Tanner Horelick

Tuesday’s NBA Matchup to Watch (Warriors vs Grizzlies)

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors

(19-4)                               (21-2)

Start Time: 8:00 PM EST

TV Channel: ESPN

Preview: In what might as well be the greatest matchup so far this season, the 1st place Golden State Warriors will take on the 2nd place Memphis Grizzlies. Both of these teams have looked basically unstoppable and are combining for 40 wins in just 46 games so far this year. Golden State will be looking to improve their franchise best, 16 straight wins, as they take on a Memphis team who is just two games behind them for 1st place in the West (and in the NBA). One problem for the Warriors this season has been injuries as they have consistently been losing some high caliber players such as All-Star David Lee to a nagging hamstring injury and Andrew Bogut to a knee problem. The Warriors still have, however, been able to keep up this insane start to the season with help from former Michigan State standout, Draymond Green, who has been able to contribute 13.4 PPG and 8.0 RPG in what has been his first season with a consistent spot in the starting line-up due to the absence of David Lee. This is going to be a tough battle for the Warriors, though, because Memphis is very strong at home with their only loss coming by a defeat from the Defending Champs, San Antonio.

Prediction: I think the Warriors will continue their franchise-best win streak and pick up number 17 in-a-row tonight as they will edge out Memphis in a game which could see multiple overtimes. Both of these teams have Top-10 defenses and this one, I believe, is going to come down to which team has the better offense and the Warriors are the second highest scoring team in the NBA right now while the Grizz are 10th. Advantage: Warriors.

Points Per Game Leaders:

MEM – Marc Gasol (19.4 PPG) GSW – Stephen Curry (23.7 PPG)

Rebounds Per Game Leaders:

MEM – Zach Randolph (11.0 RPG) GSW – Andrew Bogut (9.3 RPG)

Assists Per Game Leaders:

MEM – Mike Conley (6.3 APG) GSW – Stephen Curry (7.7 APG)

NBA, Tanner Horelick

Saturday’s NBA Matchup to Watch

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Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors

(12-7)                      (16-2)

Start Time: 8:00 PM

TV Channel: NBATV

Preview: The Warriors are the hottest team in the NBA right now and are entering this game with a league best, 11 game win-streak, also 1.5 games above the Rockets for 1st place in the Western Conference. Chicago, on the other hand, have been off-and-on during their last 10 games, winning a respectable 5 and still maintaining 4th place in the East while still only 2.5 games out of 1st. If the Bulls want to win this game tonight, they are really going to need to step up their defense which as of now, ranks 17th in opponent points per game at 99.9 PPG. If they continue this horrid defense, the Warriors will put on an offensive showcase as they average 106.8 PPG which is good for 3rd in the NBA. This is going to be a very tough assignment for the Bulls as they face a red hot Warriors team who have looked basically unstoppable these past few weeks, led by Steph Curry who averages around 23 points and 8 assists per night.

Prediction: The Warriors are going to pull off a win tonight as they are undefeated in their last 11 games and their stellar offensive ball movement will propel them to a hopeful victory. As long as Stephen Curry can continue his miraculous shooting ways, the Dubs will pick up their 17th win and 12th straight.

Points Per Game Leaders:

GSW – Stephen Curry (23.4 PPG) CHI – Jimmy Butler (21.6 PPG)

Rebounds Per Game Leaders:

GSW – Andrew Bogut (9.4 RPG) CHI – Pau Gasol (11.4 RPG)

Assists Per Game Leaders:

GSW – Stephen Curry (7.8 APG) CHI – Derrick Rose (5.1 APG)