The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to bounce back against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their second-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday. The Nuggets delivered a stunning upset in Game 1 on Tuesday, overcoming a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to win on a late three-pointer by Aaron Gordon.
Heading into Wednesday`s game, home teams have struggled in the second round, holding an 0-5 record. OKC hopes to break this pattern and find a way to contain Nikola Jokić, who dominated Game 1 with 42 points and 22 rebounds.
Game 2 Details
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City
TV Channel: TNT | Live Stream: Max
Odds (via bet365): Thunder -10.5, O/U 230
Game 2 Best Bet
A major reason for the Thunder`s Game 1 loss was being outrebounded by 20. This poor performance on the boards was heavily impacted by Isaiah Hartenstein playing only 19 minutes, during which their rebounding rate plummeted to a historically low 32%. Anticipating increased playing time for Hartenstein in Game 2 is reasonable, especially considering he was the only starter with a positive plus-minus in the opener, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams played around 40 minutes. More minutes for Hartenstein should lead to a more competitive rebounding effort.
Recommended Bet: Isaiah Hartenstein Over 8.5 Rebounds
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