third Quarter Report
The Lakers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead again on this one. They’ve a little bit of a cushion as they presently lead the Thunder 89-72.
If the Lakers preserve taking part in like this, they will bump their file as much as 34-29 very quickly. However, the Thunder should make due with a 42-19 file except they flip issues round (and quick).
Who’s Taking part in
Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder @ Los Angeles Lakers
Present Information: Oklahoma Metropolis 42-18, Los Angeles 33-29
How To Watch
- When: Monday, March 4, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- The place: Crypto.com Area — Los Angeles, California
- TV: NBATV
- Observe: CBS Sports App
- On-line streaming: fuboTV (Strive at no cost. Regional restrictions might apply.)
- Ticket Price: $35.00
What to Know
Having simply performed yesterday, the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder will head out on the highway to face off towards the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET on March 4th at Crypto.com Area. The Lakers took a loss of their final matchup and will likely be trying to flip the tables on the Thunder, who are available off a win.
On Sunday, Oklahoma Metropolis beat the Suns 118-110. The success was a return to issues as regular for the Thunder, who of their earlier outing suffered a surprising 132-118 upset defeat to the Spurs.
It was one other large night time for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who nearly dropped a double-double on 35 factors and 9 assists. He hasn’t dropped beneath 25 factors for ten straight video games.
In the meantime, Los Angeles could not deal with the Nuggets on Saturday and fell 124-114. The defeat sadly continues a disappointing development for the Lakers of their matchups with the Nuggets: they’ve now misplaced eight in a row.
Regardless of their defeat, the Lakers noticed a number of gamers rise to the problem and make noteworthy performs. LeBron James, who nearly dropped a double-double on 26 factors and 9 assists, was maybe the most effective of all. James is on a roll relating to factors, as he is now scored 25 or extra within the final six video games he is performed. One other participant making a distinction was Austin Reaves, who dropped a double-double on 19 factors and 14 assists.
Oklahoma Metropolis is on a roll recently: they’ve gained seven of their final eight matchups, which supplied a pleasant bump to their 42-18 file this season. As for Los Angeles, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at dwelling and dropped them to 33-29.
Followers ought to be in for an thrilling sport on Monday as the 2 groups are among the many highest scoring groups within the league proper now. The Thunder have not had any drawback working up the rating this season, having averaged 121.2 factors per sport (they’re ranked fourth in scoring total). Nevertheless, it is not just like the Lakers wrestle in that division as they have been averaging 117.1 factors per sport. With each groups so simply capable of put up factors, the one query left is who can run the rating up larger.
The Thunder are hoping to beat the percentages on Monday, because the specialists assume they’re headed for a loss. For these trying to play the unfold, take be aware: they’re a strong 7-3-1 towards the unfold when taking part in because the underdogs on the highway.
Odds
Los Angeles is a slight 1-point favourite towards Oklahoma Metropolis, in line with the newest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had been proper according to the betting group on this one, as the sport opened as a 1-point unfold, and stayed proper there.
The over/beneath is 239 factors.
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Collection Historical past
Los Angeles has gained 6 out of their final 10 video games towards Oklahoma Metropolis.
- Jan 15, 2024 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Oklahoma Metropolis 105
- Dec 23, 2023 – Los Angeles 129 vs. Oklahoma Metropolis 120
- Nov 30, 2023 – Oklahoma Metropolis 133 vs. Los Angeles 110
- Mar 24, 2023 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Oklahoma Metropolis 111
- Mar 01, 2023 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Oklahoma Metropolis 117
- Feb 07, 2023 – Oklahoma Metropolis 133 vs. Los Angeles 130
- Apr 08, 2022 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Oklahoma Metropolis 101
- Dec 10, 2021 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Oklahoma Metropolis 95
- Nov 04, 2021 – Oklahoma Metropolis 107 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Oct 27, 2021 – Oklahoma Metropolis 123 vs. Los Angeles 115
