OKC vs MIA Dream11: It’s an inter-conference matchup in the NBA as Oklahoma City Thunder play host to Miami Heat in the regular season at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday morning. Thunder are coming into this game with a defeat in the last game, losing 121-130 to Toronto Raptors. Following that defeat, they are now 23-28 in the season and sit 7th on the points table. Overall, OKC are in good form having on seven times in the last 10 games.
Miami Heat, meanwhile, won for the fourth time in five games following a 106-100 win over San Antonio Spurs in the last match. Bam Adebayo had a double-double, while Kendrick Nunn erupted for 33 points as Heat as Heat improved their regular season record to 28-12.
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Match details:
Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Match Timing: January 18, @ 06:30 AM
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat team news:
Oklahoma City Thunder team news: Andel Nader (ankle injury), Andre Roberson (knee injury) and Nerlens Noel (ankle injury) will miss the game for the Thunder with their respective injuries.
Miami Heat team news: As for the Heat, Justise Winslow (back injury) is out of this game due to injury. Tyler Herro (knee injury) will be a game time call for the Heat.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat starting five:
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Terrance Ferguson, Chris Paul
Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, James Johnson, Meyers Leonard
Grand League tips:
Jimmy Butler is averaging the team best points per game for the Heat this season. He is someone who can be an absolute monster on his day. A great option for captain.
Bam Adebayo: In terms of overall impact, Adebayo has outshone even Jimmy Butler on more than handful occassions. He guarantees points.
Players like Kendrick Nunn, Duncan Robinson, Goran Dragic and Derrick Jones from Heat and James Johnson can be the best value for points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the best scorer for the team this season.
Chris Paul can be the best value even in his twilight.
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Likely squads:
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder, Steven Adams, Darius Bazley, Terrance Ferguson, Mike Muscala, Deonte Burton, Abdel Nader, Hamidou Diallo, Justin Patton
Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler, Meyers Leonard, Bam Adebayo, Kelly Olynyk, Udonis Haslem, Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn, Tyler Herro, Chris Silva
OKC vs MIA Dream11:
Team 1:
PG: Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder
SG: Jimmy Butler (SP)
SF: Terrance Ferguson, Duncan Robinson
PF: Kelly Olynyk, James Johnson
C: Bam Adebayo
Team 2:
PG: Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder
SG: Jimmy Butler (SP)
SF: Terrance Ferguson, Duncan Robinson
PF: Kelly Olynyk, James Johnson
C: Bam Adebayo