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The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling into this matchup on an incredible 12-game winning streak and a scorching 27-5 record on the season. Their elite 84.4% win percentage is a testament to their dominant play, especially over their last 10 games where they've won every single contest. Over that stretch, the Thunder have been averaging nearly 117 points per game while holding opponents to just a shade over 102 points.
Fueling their success is a blistering 47.6% shooting clip from the field and an impressive 34% rate from beyond the arc over the last 10 games. They've also been crashing the boards with authority, grabbing almost 47 rebounds per contest while dishing out over 26 assists. However, the Thunder will need to tidy up their 11.3 turnovers per game which has been an area of concern even during this torrid stretch.
On the other side, the Los Angeles Clippers come in at 19-14, a respectable record but a far cry from the Thunder's sizzling pace. While the Clippers have been solid offensively, averaging 108.8 points on the season, their defense has been leaking 107.8 points per game. Over their last 10 games, that defensive struggle has persisted as they've allowed nearly 110 points per contest while hovering around just 106 points scored.
A key issue for the Clippers has been an inability to control the ball, as they've coughed it up 15.8 times per game over their last 10 outings. They'll need to drastically cut down on those turnovers against the opportunistic Thunder defense. On a positive note, the Clippers have been knocking down threes at a 34.4% clip during this stretch, which could keep them in the game if they can get hot from deep.
Recent Trends: The Thunder have been unstoppable over their last 20 games, winning 17 of those contests while the Clippers are 13-7 over the same span. However, Oklahoma City's sizzling form, coupled with their stifling defense and Los Angeles' turnover woes, gives the Thunder a clear edge heading into this marquee matchup.