Is OKC resting their starters tonight?

Speedy88 · 04-25-12, 05:42 PM

Curious to see what OKC does with Durant. I think it is pretty clear that both Kobe and KD want the scoring title. Yesterday Durant saw only 31 minutes but managed to score 32 points. My guess is the Thunder will have a similar rotation to yesterdays game. I just wonder what happens if Durant only has 15-20 points and it is the 4th quarter. Durant needs at least 21 points, if not he falls behind Kobe.

I'm reading up on some OKC reports and so far this is no mention about them sitting the big names today.

Speedy88 · 04-25-12, 05:44 PM

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http://www.dailythunder.com/2012/04/nuggets-vs-thunder-pregame-primer-7/

I think this game is a bit more important to the Thunder than we think. A win over Denver would most likely mean they play Denver in the playoffs. A loss to Denver means OKC would most likely draw Dallas in the 1st round. I think OKC is pretty confident they can beat either team in a 7 game series, but I think they'd much rather face Denver than Dallas.

SpreadSniper · 04-25-12, 05:44 PM

ya, im reading similar..... indications are everyone plays for a good portion of the game.... so I'm not getting all this steam, especially without a staggering # on Denver and being the visitor

Speedy88 · 04-25-12, 05:47 PM

I have DEN as a PK'em, but reading all this makes me want to hedge......

That article mentions that a win tonight would lock up homecourt over Miami if they were to meet in the finals, but I just read elsewhere that the Thunder already own homecourt over Miami. This game comes down to whether or not OKC wants to play Dallas or Denver.

Betting the last week of NBA really sucks.

SpreadSniper · 04-25-12, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Speedy88

Betting the last week of NBA really sucks.

but thats why it shouldn't... you should be able to gain an edge by deducing what or how a team is going to try to angle for their playoff spot.

hawley · 04-25-12, 06:35 PM

what is going on in this game...anyone have the official word?

Speedy88 · 04-25-12, 06:36 PM

Should have went on vacation this week. Trying to figure out who is playing and who is resting this past week is not an easy task. Still trying to decide whether or not to hedge out of Clipps +4.5 with the news of CP3.

Sport_Fish · 04-25-12, 06:44 PM

If OKC isn't resting their starters and the line is at DEN -1.5...its clear what the play is

Pauulzcappin · 04-25-12, 07:03 PM

Also think Denver is the play.