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The Oklahoma City Thunder are 6-8 for the season with a loss in their last outing against the Boston Celtics (126-122). They put in a great display of courage and resistance only to lose the game in the final minutes. They will now face the Washington Wizards, who are 8-6 for the season and on an impressive four-game winning streak. The last time they played was against the Utah Jazz on November 13th, when the Wizards won 121-112. After three days of good rest, they will be ready to host Oklahoma at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday, November 16th.
Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis have been on a good run lately in the absence of Bradley Beal, who is still questionable for tonight's game due to an illness. Other than that, there are no major injuries on either side. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having his best NBA season so far. The guard is averaging 31.5 points per game, along with 5.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds. He had a 37 point performance in their last defeat, which came against the Celtics.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards: Match Details
Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Washington Wizards
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 16, 08:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards: Injury Report
Bradley Beal has been an important player for the Wizards for years now. He has featured in 9 games so far this season and has averaged 21.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. Beal is yet to show his true form, which has been further impaired by this recent illness. There are questions about whether he will feature tonight or not. Delon Wright is definitely out with a muscle injury for Washington.
As far as Oklahoma are concerned, Chet Holmgren (foot injury) and Tre Mann (back injury) are out.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards: Injury List
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards: Betting Odds & Spreads
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards: Starting 5s
Thunder: F Jalen Williams, F Lugentz Dort, C Aleksej Pokusevski, G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G Josh Giddey.
Wizards: F Deni Advija, F Kyle Kuzma, C Kristaps Porzingis, G Corey Kispert, G Monte Morris.
Thunder vs Wizards: Betting Prediction
Thunder have an unflattering 3-7 record in their last 10 encounters against the Wizards. They have failed to win any of their previous four games against the Unseld Junior coached team. The last game Oklahoma won in this matchup was in 2020. The Wizards are enjoying a four-game winning streak that has put them 5th in the Eastern Conference and even though Thunder have shown a lot of improvement this season, there is still a long way to go. Playing at home gives the Wizards a natural advantage as well.
Final Prediction: Wizards -4.5 (-110)
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