LAC vs OKC Dream11: Oklahoma City will target a major scalp when they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a game between two Western Conference teams.
Thunder have been inconsistent this season. They have played decent at times, only to be pegged back by a disappointing result here and there. And one high profile result came in the last game as the Thunder sent Philadelphia 76ers back to the East with a 127-119 win at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Danil Gallinari topped the scoring charts for the team with 28 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul also made significant contributions with 24 and 27 respectively. with the win, thunder improved their regular-season record to 5-7.
Los Angeles Clippers also head into this game on the back of a huge win over Atlanta Hawks. Despite Kawhi Leonard missing that game, the Clippers scored 150 points with Paul George scoring 37 points. Here is everything you need to know about this match:
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Match details:
Teams: Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Venue: Staples Center
Match Timing: November 18, @ 09:00 AM
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Captain options:
Kawhi Leonard: This could be the game where Leonard and George share the court for the same team. Not a good sight, no matter what the situation is in the match. Leonard is averaging 26.8 points per game this season and is a leader in assists per game, rebounds per game and steals per game for the Clippers this season.
Paul George: He scored a combined 70 minutes in the last two games, and it should not be a surprise. The former Indiana Pacers player is as good an offensive player as you can imagine.
Lou Williams: Worth considering. He may not be your captain, but he should be in your team. He is the best player to come off the bench these days. He is averaging 23.0 points per game.
From Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danil Gallinari and Chris Paul are leading the charge this season.
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Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard will be given every chance before the game to prove his fitness. The reigning NBA finals MVP had to sit out the last two games due to a knee injury but head coach Doc Rivers was optimistic about Leonard’s chances of featuring against the Thunder. Patrick Beverley is also a doubt due to a calf injury. He missed the last game as well.
Landry Shamet, meanwhile, remains out and will be in the treatment room for the next few weeks as he recovers from an ankle injury.
Oklahoma City Thunder: For the Thunder, the usual suspect is Andre Roberson. The 26-year-old has been besieged by injuries since last season. he sat out the entire 2018-19 season due to an injury. Thunder may also miss the services of Hamidouo Diallo (knee injury). He will be monitored before the game.
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Los Angeles Clippers: Maurice Harkless / Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Ivica Zubac, Terance Mann / Patrick Beverley, Maurice Harkless / Rodney McGruder
Oklahoma City Thunder: Terrance Ferguson, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chris Paul
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Likely squads:
Los Angeles Clippers: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Patrick Beverley, JaMychal Green, Maurice Harkless, Montrezl Harrell, Terance Mann, Patrick Patterson, Jerome Robinson, Lou Williams, Ivica Zubac
Oklahoma City Thunder: Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder, Steven Adams, Danilo Gallinari, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Darius Bazley, Deonte Burton, Hamidou Diallo, Terrance Ferguson, Mike Muscala, Abdel Nader, Nerlend Noel, Justin Patton
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Team 1:
PG: D Schroder
SG: K Leonard, J Robinson, S Gilgeous-Alexander
SF: P George (SP)
PF: J Green
C: I Zubac, N Noel
Team 2:
PG: D Schroder
SG: K Leonard (SP), J Robinson, S Gilgeous-Alexander
SF: P George
PF: J Green
C: I Zubac, N Noel