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On Sunday evening, the Brooklyn Nets head to the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in an away game. The Nets were defeated by the Washington Wizards on Friday, while the Thunder secured a convincing win against the Denver Nuggets. The game kicks off at 7:10 pm ET, with Oklahoma City initially favored as the home team.
In their recent loss to the Washington Wizards with a score of 110-104, the Nets saw Spencer Dinwiddie contribute 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Mikal Bridges added 19 points to the scoreboard. Nic Claxton achieved a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Cam Johnson scored 16 points. Cam Thomas came off the bench and scored 15 points, with Day’Ron Sharpe contributing 10 points and nine rebounds.
Aside from two consecutive wins against the struggling Detroit Pistons, who are currently tied for the worst losing streak in NBA history, Brooklyn has faced a seven-game losing streak. Their defensive performance has been challenging, currently ranking 23rd in defensive rating leading up to this upcoming game.
Oklahoma City displayed a dominant second-half performance in their 119-93 victory over the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with a remarkable 40-point display, helping the Thunder maintain their position at 21-9, placing them second in the Western Conference. This marked Gilgeous-Alexander's fifth game this season with 40 or more points, coming close to his career-best set last season. He shot 14 of 20 from the field and made all 10 of his free-throw attempts.
Oklahoma City has been on a winning streak, triumphing in eight of its last ten games to surpass Denver in the Northwest Division. Despite the Nuggets' strong record at home, their recent losses have primarily come from the Thunder, accounting for their only two defeats in the last 11 matches. OKC's standout performance, ranking third in defensive prowess, is notable in a fiercely competitive Western Conference.
Brooklyn faced a tough loss against the struggling Washington Wizards with Spencer Dinwiddie contributing 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Apart from recent wins against the Detroit Pistons, who are currently facing a significant losing streak, the Nets have struggled, encountering seven consecutive losses. Their defensive struggles are evident, marked by a 23rd rank in defensive rating before their recent game.
Chet Holmgren's stellar performance of scoring the Thunder's initial 10 points and concluding with 24 points, flawless 3-point shooting, and two blocks was noteworthy, especially considering his eight blocked shots against the Nuggets in a previous game.
In their recent match against the Bucks, the Nets faced a defeat, with statistics showing their 17 fouls against Milwaukee's 18. Milwaukee excelled in shooting from distance, hitting 23 out of 51 shots, and achieved a 73.9% free throw success rate. They dominated in rebounds, assists, and steals.
Brooklyn's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed as they allowed a high 58.4% shooting from the field by the Bucks. However, they managed to force turnovers and gain steals while performing decently in free throw shooting. Jalen Wilson emerged as a key player for the Nets, contributing 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists in 30 minutes of play.
