Halftime Report
The Clippers need a win to get to even, but right now it’s anybody’s game. Sitting on a score of 57-53, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still two more quarters to play.
The Clippers came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Clippers
Current Records: Oklahoma City 5-0, Los Angeles 2-3
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Intuit Dome — Inglewood, California
- TV: Fan Duel SN – Oklahoma
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select NBA matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $51.00
What to Know
The Clippers will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 10:30 p.m. ET at Intuit Dome.
The Clippers are headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a 125-119 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Suns. Los Angeles was up 73-52 in the third but couldn’t hold on to the lead.
The Clippers’ defeat shouldn’t obscure the performances of James Harden, who dropped a triple-double on 25 points, ten rebounds, and 13 assists, and Ivica Zubac, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. What’s more, Zubac also posted a 90% field goal percentage, which is the highesthe’s posted since back in March.
Even though they lost, the Clippers smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, the Thunder entered their tilt with the Trail Blazers on Friday with four consecutive wins but they’ll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victor by a 137-114 margin over Portland. Oklahoma City has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 19 points or more this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were among the main playmakers for the Thunder as the former went 12 for 18 en route to 30 points plus seven rebounds and six assists and the latter went 8 for 12 en route to 22 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance made up for a slower matchup against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Los Angeles dropped their record down to 2-3 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Oklahoma City, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: The Clippers have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 48 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like the Thunder struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging 46.4. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.
While only the Clippers took care of their fans the last time they played, neither team managed to cover. Going forward, the Thunder are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by six points. Those brave souls putting their money on Los Angeles against the spread have faith in an upset since their 1-4 ATS record can’t hold a candle to Oklahoma City’s 4-1.
Odds
Oklahoma City is a solid 6-point favorite against Los Angeles, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Thunder slightly, as the game opened with the Thunder as a 8.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 220.5 points.
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Series History
Oklahoma City has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Los Angeles.
- Feb 22, 2024 – Oklahoma City 129 vs. Los Angeles 107
- Jan 16, 2024 – Los Angeles 128 vs. Oklahoma City 117
- Dec 21, 2023 – Oklahoma City 134 vs. Los Angeles 115
- Mar 23, 2023 – Los Angeles 127 vs. Oklahoma City 105
- Mar 21, 2023 – Oklahoma City 101 vs. Los Angeles 100
- Oct 27, 2022 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Los Angeles 110
- Oct 25, 2022 – Oklahoma City 108 vs. Los Angeles 94
- Apr 10, 2022 – Los Angeles 138 vs. Oklahoma City 88
- Dec 18, 2021 – Oklahoma City 104 vs. Los Angeles 103
- Nov 01, 2021 – Los Angeles 99 vs. Oklahoma City 94
