The Oklahoma City Thunder, riding a 12-game winning streak, visit the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City enters with a 20-1 record, while the Warriors stand at 11-10 after recent victories.
The matchup tips off at 11 p.m. ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco, pitting two offensive powerhouses against each other. The Thunder recently defeated Portland 123-115 on Sunday, extending their streak, while the Warriors beat New Orleans 104-96 on Saturday. In their first meeting this season on November 11, Oklahoma City won 126-102, reversing Golden State's 2-1 edge from last season.
Injuries will impact both sides. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is out with a quadriceps issue, and Jimmy Butler is questionable due to a gluteal contusion. The Thunder will miss Luguentz Dort (adductor) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), potentially weakening their defense.
Oklahoma City is favored by 11.5 points, with an over/under of 223.5 points. The Thunder rank third in points per game, while the Warriors lead the NBA in made 3-pointers. Both teams have seen the over hit frequently this season, with a combined 24-18 record on totals.
Projections suggest a high-scoring affair, with teams forecasted to combine for 228 points. The Thunder have gone over in three straight road games, and the Warriors are 8-5 to the over in their last 13. Despite Oklahoma City's strong start, the Warriors hold a rest advantage, having played at home Saturday compared to the Thunder's Sunday road game.
This game highlights Oklahoma City's dominance against a resilient Golden State squad looking to capitalize on home court.