Three D-league players have been called back to OKC. I have very little knowlegde of these players but they have all been playing well. The fact that 3 of them were signed before this game concerns me a bit.
What impact do these players have on the game if any?
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Will either team reach 100+ points?
If so which one?
Three D-league players have been called back to OKC. I have very little knowlegde of these players but they have all been playing well. The fact that 3 of them were signed before this game concerns me a bit.
What impact do these players have on the game if any?
Okc covers the spread if their bench shows up. Denvers 2nd unit loves to run, not so good for Fisher. Both teams are playing well and I believe they'll both be in the 100s.
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Okc covers the spread if their bench shows up. Denvers 2nd unit loves to run, not so good for Fisher. Both teams are playing well and I believe they'll both be in the 100s.
OKC allows an average of 95.1 at home. Denver averages 101.5 on the road on the 2nd of b2b's based on my calculation.
116 vs Mia 93 vs Hou 86 vs Cha 103 vs Utah 103 vs LAL 105 vs Min 72 vs Mem 112 vs LAL 97 vs OKC 92 vs Boston 108 vs BK 113 vs Cha 120 vs Sac
Against Mia was very early in the season where I don't think Miami cared too much. Plus teams take time to adjust early in the season. The Lakers, Charlotte, Min, Utah and Sac have defensive issues and Brooklyn was at a time of changing coaches in which Carlisimo had BK playing a very uptempo style of basketball.
What do you see here?
I see Denver scoring the ball less against better transition defense teams and half court defense teams. But I'd like you to share your thoughts.
I have a little more info to share with you guys. Be back shortly.
Last 5
Den 108.4 ppg 94.6 allowed
OKC 103.6 ppg 95.2 allowed
Both teams are equal in fg% last 5.
In the last 5 games Denver starters have averaged 58.6 to Oklahoma's 72.6. Denver has allowed 65.4 to Oklahoma's 62.4.
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Den/OKC
Overall
Den 106 ppg 101 allowed
OKC 106.7 ppg 97.2 allowed
OKC allows an average of 95.1 at home. Denver averages 101.5 on the road on the 2nd of b2b's based on my calculation.
116 vs Mia 93 vs Hou 86 vs Cha 103 vs Utah 103 vs LAL 105 vs Min 72 vs Mem 112 vs LAL 97 vs OKC 92 vs Boston 108 vs BK 113 vs Cha 120 vs Sac
Against Mia was very early in the season where I don't think Miami cared too much. Plus teams take time to adjust early in the season. The Lakers, Charlotte, Min, Utah and Sac have defensive issues and Brooklyn was at a time of changing coaches in which Carlisimo had BK playing a very uptempo style of basketball.
What do you see here?
I see Denver scoring the ball less against better transition defense teams and half court defense teams. But I'd like you to share your thoughts.
I have a little more info to share with you guys. Be back shortly.
Last 5
Den 108.4 ppg 94.6 allowed
OKC 103.6 ppg 95.2 allowed
Both teams are equal in fg% last 5.
In the last 5 games Denver starters have averaged 58.6 to Oklahoma's 72.6. Denver has allowed 65.4 to Oklahoma's 62.4.
@wredskins thx for responding. This is why I'm interested a bit in those D-league players. Jeremy Lamb is 6'5" 180lb. I'd doubt he has any trouble with speed if he plays and OKC decides to play Fisher less minutes.
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@wredskins thx for responding. This is why I'm interested a bit in those D-league players. Jeremy Lamb is 6'5" 180lb. I'd doubt he has any trouble with speed if he plays and OKC decides to play Fisher less minutes.
Both teams put up numbers on any given night, Denver even showed us they can put up 100 away from home and actually win. I'm taking the over in this game due to the fact that this is an important seed game for both teams. I expect all players to show out.
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Both teams put up numbers on any given night, Denver even showed us they can put up 100 away from home and actually win. I'm taking the over in this game due to the fact that this is an important seed game for both teams. I expect all players to show out.
Thx Tnf I don't believe anyone has forgotten they played yesterday but I should not assume that. Although if you read the entire post, post #4 refers to Denver being on b2b's.
Fatigue should definitely be a factor but will OKC use that as a reason to pick up the tempo or will they slow this game down as much as possible to keep Denver off balance?
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Thx Tnf I don't believe anyone has forgotten they played yesterday but I should not assume that. Although if you read the entire post, post #4 refers to Denver being on b2b's.
Fatigue should definitely be a factor but will OKC use that as a reason to pick up the tempo or will they slow this game down as much as possible to keep Denver off balance?
I feel Ibaka, Westbrook, and Durant are great defenders in transition. I'm more concerned whether this one will be a shootout and what the chances are those shots will fall. Based on Denver's 2nd of b2b's above I don't think they score as much against better transition defenses. Look at Mem and Boston games. Most of Denver's points(60) came in the paint during their last two meetings with OKC. I don't think OKC lets that happen tonight.
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I feel Ibaka, Westbrook, and Durant are great defenders in transition. I'm more concerned whether this one will be a shootout and what the chances are those shots will fall. Based on Denver's 2nd of b2b's above I don't think they score as much against better transition defenses. Look at Mem and Boston games. Most of Denver's points(60) came in the paint during their last two meetings with OKC. I don't think OKC lets that happen tonight.
@huskerdu25 I'm guessing you meant that you don't think it will go Over. Anyway I like your score prediction. I'm leaning Under but think OKC may get the Cover as well.
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@huskerdu25 I'm guessing you meant that you don't think it will go Over. Anyway I like your score prediction. I'm leaning Under but think OKC may get the Cover as well.
OKC has covered 11 of the last 12 games as a fav' of 8.5 or more. Only loss was ORL , -17, won by 13, didn't see the game but I'm guessing OKC wasn't exactly emotionally fired up for the lowly Magic. They will be tonight. Locked this in right away. Add the other pertinent variables in and you get-
OKC -8.5
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OKC has covered 11 of the last 12 games as a fav' of 8.5 or more. Only loss was ORL , -17, won by 13, didn't see the game but I'm guessing OKC wasn't exactly emotionally fired up for the lowly Magic. They will be tonight. Locked this in right away. Add the other pertinent variables in and you get-
There's no way I pass up getting 8 1/2 points with the Nuggets, They are hot and playing to show that they can win at home or on the road.Will hold off closer to game time to see if I can't get another 1/2 point.
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There's no way I pass up getting 8 1/2 points with the Nuggets, They are hot and playing to show that they can win at home or on the road.Will hold off closer to game time to see if I can't get another 1/2 point.
I'm actually liking OkC and leaning over now. Only because it is a b2b and the total has been set higher when the last matchup totaled 214. Looks like the books want us on Den and the Under.
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I'm actually liking OkC and leaning over now. Only because it is a b2b and the total has been set higher when the last matchup totaled 214. Looks like the books want us on Den and the Under.
@poppacappa Grizzlies no match for high octane offenses in this league. Too inconsistent on offense. Keep this in mind. OKC wants 1st seed and until they get there every game counts. No looking ahead for OKC. SA may look ahead cause Pops cares about his older veterans but not OKC.
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@poppacappa Grizzlies no match for high octane offenses in this league. Too inconsistent on offense. Keep this in mind. OKC wants 1st seed and until they get there every game counts. No looking ahead for OKC. SA may look ahead cause Pops cares about his older veterans but not OKC.
OKC and Over seems like the perfect play. Most Over backers will be Denver backers for sure, percentage wise. Remember the books also adjust lines to keep the public from hitting a two team parlay. Denver and Over is too easy so I've already eliminated that thought. The fact that its a b2b on the road might attract OKC and Under backers so I've eliminated that as well. So that leaves me with Den and Under or OKC and Over. Thoughts?
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OKC and Over seems like the perfect play. Most Over backers will be Denver backers for sure, percentage wise. Remember the books also adjust lines to keep the public from hitting a two team parlay. Denver and Over is too easy so I've already eliminated that thought. The fact that its a b2b on the road might attract OKC and Under backers so I've eliminated that as well. So that leaves me with Den and Under or OKC and Over. Thoughts?
Denver just allowed the weak offense of Chi to score 100 points making them look spectacular. Meanwhile OKC is playing good defense. Might not be enough to keep Den under 100 but maybe enough to get the cover. I like OKC to drop around 110.
Another thing I forgot to mention is Denver is playing their fourth game in a weeks span, all verse the better defenses in the league. They could get lose big in this spot.
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Denver just allowed the weak offense of Chi to score 100 points making them look spectacular. Meanwhile OKC is playing good defense. Might not be enough to keep Den under 100 but maybe enough to get the cover. I like OKC to drop around 110.
Another thing I forgot to mention is Denver is playing their fourth game in a weeks span, all verse the better defenses in the league. They could get lose big in this spot.
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