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Thunder Clashes with Knicks: A Battle of Titans at Paycom Center

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepares to host the New York Knicks at the Paycom Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The Thunder has been on a roll, showcasing a robust offensive game that has left opponents struggling to keep up. With a recent victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves where they scored 129 points and led for over 45 minutes of playtime, it's clear that OKC is in formidable form.


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The team's efficiency game score from their last three matches paints a picture of dominance, with scores of 118.4 against the Timberwolves and an even more staggering 128.1 against the LA Clippers. Their only hiccup came against the Los Angeles Lakers, where they put up a valiant effort but fell short by nine points in a high-scoring affair ending at 120-129.


One key aspect that stands out for Oklahoma City is their ability to capitalize on turnovers and convert them into points; they scored an impressive 23 points off turnovers against Minnesota alone. Additionally, their assists-to-turnover ratio has been commendable – peaking at an outstanding 3.18 in two separate games – which demonstrates their playmaking prowess and ball security.


Defensively, OKC has shown some vulnerability but still manages to outscore opponents through sheer offensive firepower. They've consistently posted defensive ratings around or below league average but have compensated with offensive ratings well above average.


As they face off against New York Knicks, maintaining this level of efficiency will be crucial for Oklahoma City Thunder if they aim to secure another win in front of their home crowd.


Fans can catch all the action live on BSOK network channel 675 as these two teams go head-to-head on December 28th at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City starting from 7:00 PM local time (US/Central).

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