The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Brooklyn Nets in a clash on Wednesday night, with the visiting team arriving in strong form following a standout performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in Oklahoma City’s recent 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic, continuing an impressive run for the Western Conference leaders.
The Thunder have a 54-15 record this season and have been particularly strong away from home, winning 25 of their 33 road games.
In contrast, the Brooklyn Nets have struggled all season. They are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 17-51 record and have won only nine of their 33 home games.
The team has also struggled from distance shooting, ranking last in the conference from three-point range.
The two teams met earlier this season, with Oklahoma City earning a comfortable 105-86 victory in February.
For Brooklyn, Michael Porter Jr. a key player, averaging 24.2 points per game, while Danny Wolf has shown steady form in recent games.
For Oklahoma City, Glilgeous-Alexander remains in the lead with an average of 31.7 points and 6.6 assists per game.
Recent form highlights the divide between the teams. The Thunder have won nine of their last 10 games, while the Nets have lost eight in the same span.
Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries, with several players listed or ruled out for the season.
