Thunder Gameday: Carrying Momentum into Chicago

Despite getting into the 2022-23 season with very totally different expectations, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls have equivalent information. Regardless, they’re going to face off close to the midway level within the season in what needs to be a aggressive sport. 

With that in thoughts, the well being of Chicago’s dynamic scoring duo is in query, whereas Oklahoma City continues to be with out nearly all of its frontcourt rotation.  

Who will come out on high tonight in Chicago?

ODDS: 

The Thunder enter the day as 5-point underdogs to the Bulls, and the entire over/below is 228.5 factors.

KEYS TO THE GAME: 

Simply put, the Bulls haven’t met expectations this season. With a roster that had been projected to make the postseason, they’re going to want to show issues round rapidly to make sure that nonetheless stays a risk. 

Especially at this level within the season, momentum is vital. Both DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine have harm designations getting into at present, which means we cannot know till later at present whether or not or not they’re going to take the ground in opposition to the Thunder. Regardless, Oklahoma City should gameplan for what is among the most dominant scoring duos within the NBA. 

Especially within the clutch, DeRozan is an unimaginable scorer. 

The Thunder have a ton of momentum coming off of a convincing win in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers yesterday. Keep in thoughts, that is the second night time of a back-to-back for OKC, so fatigue could possibly be a problem.

RECORDS: 

Oklahoma City Thunder (19-23) vs. Chicago Bulls (19-23)

WHEN: 

Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM CT

LOCATION: 

United Center – Chicago, IL

TV/RADIO: 

Bally Sports Oklahoma, NBA League Pass, 98.1 FM The Sports Animal

FINAL WORD: 

Following this contest, the Thunder will head to Brooklyn to tackle the Nets on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bulls will keep house for an upcoming matchup in opposition to the Golden State Warriors.

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