Lakers vs. Thunder: A Playoff Preview?
The key matchup to watch tonight is Anthony Davis against Chet Holmgren in the paint. Davis has been on an absolute tear, averaging 27.8 points and 14.2 rebounds over his last five games, including a dominant 35-point, 17-rebound effort against the Bucks. Meanwhile, the Thunder just thumped the Knicks by 20, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 36 points and five steals. OKC's young guns are playing with house money, but the Lakers have hit another gear, winning eight of their last ten, proving they're serious about avoiding the play-in.
Real talk: the Lakers need this more. The Thunder, while good, are still figuring out how to close against elite teams on the road. LeBron and AD will simply be too much in a physical game. The Lakers win this one, 122-115.
Predictions are for entertainment purposes only. Not gambling advice.