Oklahoma City @ LA picks

Kenrich Williams has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated over the course of the season. The LA Clippers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should decrease opportunities for the Thunder. Kenrich Williams will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases stat production in all stat categories.

Kawhi Leonard has sunk 10.6 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 2.9 more than he's made in all games this season. Kawhi Leonard has converted 2.8 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year. Kawhi Leonard has played 36.3 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 6.0 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The LA Clippers have been the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 8th-fastest tempo in the NBA on the road this year, which ought to increase plays for the LA Clippers.

This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 11.6 field goal attempts per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the LA Clippers, labeling this as a difficult matchup. The LA Clippers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which should decrease opportunities for the Thunder. In regard to getting to the charity stripe, the Thunder's poor 20.2 foul shot attempts per game rates 4th-worst in the NBA this year. Cason Wallace will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on the road generally worsens stat production for all stats.