Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

The key matchup to watch tonight is how the Sixers' Tyrese Maxey handles the defensive pressure from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Maxey has been carrying a huge load without Joel Embiid, averaging 25.8 points and 6.2 assists over his last five games, but he's also turning it over 3.8 times in that stretch.

OKC is on a serious roll, winning six straight and looking like a legitimate title contender. They just blew out the Knicks 128-103 on Sunday, and SGA dropped 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Philadelphia, meanwhile, has dropped seven of their last ten, including a disheartening loss to the Clippers where they gave up 108 points. They just don’t have enough firepower right now.

The Thunder rolls. OKC wins this one easily, 120-105.