Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

Spurs Look to Continue Momentum Against Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs will look to continue their recent momentum when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The Spurs have won four of their last five games, including a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The Thunder, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five games. They are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference, just one game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the final playoff spot.

Key Matchups

Dejounte Murray vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Two of the most exciting young players in the NBA will face off when Dejounte Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander go head-to-head. Murray is averaging 20.0 points, 9.2 assists, and 8.4 rebounds per game this season, while Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 23.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.

Jakob Poeltl vs. Isaiah Roby

The battle in the paint will be another key matchup to watch. Jakob Poeltl is one of the best young centers in the NBA, and he will be matched up against Isaiah Roby, who has been a solid contributor for the Thunder this season.

Lonnie Walker IV vs. Josh Giddey

Two of the most athletic players on the court will be Lonnie Walker IV and Josh Giddey. Walker is averaging 12.3 points per game this season, while Giddey is averaging 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.

Prediction

The Spurs are the more experienced team and they are playing with a lot of confidence right now. They should be able to beat the Thunder at home, especially if Murray and Poeltl can have big games.