The Thunder have played 79 regular season NBA games since they last played the Bucks. That game was both the season and home opener for OKC, and a game which I erroneously called a gift from the NBA. The Bucks went on to spank the Thunder 98-87, and Oklahoma City was off to a poor start to the season.
Returning to the present, both teams are out of playoff contention and are playing for little more than pride. The Thunder are coming off of one of their few wins over the past month while Milwaukee has lost four in a row and nine of their last ten. The Bucks seem to have checked out for the season, but with the only remaining games on their schedule against the Pacers and Magic, tonight's match up is their last real hope for a win. Expect them to come out strong looking to avoid a 7 game losing streak to end the season.
OKC still has games against Portland and the Clippers; both games though on the road. The Clippers game ought to be winnable, and with a win tonight, passing the Grizzles for 26th ought to be a definate possiblity.
I don't foresee the Bucks waking up for this game, and with the Thunder riding high after their close victory against the Bobcats, expect to see OKC take this one in a close one: 92-87.
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