October 28 08:00 NBA Oklahoma Atlanta
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On October 28 at 08:00, NBA Oklahoma vs. Atlanta
Home Team: Oklahoma City Thunder (2 wins)
Oklahoma, which ranked first in the West last season, has a back-to-back game schedule. In their last match (10/27), Oklahoma recorded a victory against the Chicago Bulls with a score of 114-95, and in their first game (10/25), they defeated the Denver Nuggets with a score of 102-57. The results included rebounds (54-61), turnovers (10-26), and three-point shots (8 made - 15 made). Although Isaiah Hartenstein was absent, their ace player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23 points) dominated the floor and became the key player in the game. Jalen Williams (24 points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds) showed high energy not only in offense but also in defense, and focusing on the fundamentals like rebounding and boxing out at crucial moments contributed greatly to their victory. Additionally, Chet Holmgren (21 points, 16 rebounds) exploited the opponent's defense with aggressive drives to the basket.
Away Team: Atlanta Hawks (2 wins)
Atlanta, which recorded 10th place in the East last season, won their last game (10/26) at home against the Charlotte Hornets with a score of 125-120, and in their first game (10/24), they defeated the Brooklyn Nets at home with a score of 120-116. The results included rebounds (36-53), turnovers (13-17), and three-point shots (14 made - 21 made). After Dejounte Murray left the team, the All-Star backcourt combination was forced to disband, but Trae Young (38 points, 10 assists) held the backcourt together, navigating through crucial moments thanks to spacing based on two-on-two gameplay. DeAndre Hunter played a key role in maintaining the team's offensive and defensive balance, while Jalen Johnson demonstrated good activity level and rebounding skills, alongside Dyson Daniels, who also contributed well. Additionally, Onyeka Okongwu and Clint Capela secured the paint for the victory.
Head-to-head Characteristics
In their most recent matchup, Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 138-141 on the road.
Injuries
Oklahoma City: Isaiah Hartenstein (Grade A), Nikola Jovic (Grade D)
Atlanta: Cody Zeller (Grade B), Seth Lundy (Grade C), Dom Balot (Grade D)
Betting Recommendation
Ahead of the season opener, in a survey conducted by the NBA office among 30 team executives regarding the championship-winning team, Oklahoma City, which received 80% votes for 1st place in the West, has recorded two consecutive wins since the opening. Moreover, Atlanta will need to distribute their energy for the upcoming home game against Washington the following day. A victory for Oklahoma is expected in this game. However, the handicap seems excessive, and both teams are likely to show quick transitions between offense and defense.
Likely Choice => Atlanta Hawks Handicap Victory
Betting Selection => Over