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Can Thunder Strike Down Kings at Paycom Center?

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the Sacramento Kings at the Paycom Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive run. The Thunder have been showcasing a strong performance in recent games, and this upcoming matchup on February 11 is expected to be no exception.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 14, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking at past performances, the Thunder have demonstrated a solid offensive game. Despite a close loss against the Lakers with a score of 120-129, they managed to maintain an effective field goal percentage of 55 percent and were particularly strong in points in paint, scoring 52 out of their total points from that area. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 2.67, indicating good ball control and teamwork.


Against the Clippers just two days prior, OKC thundered through with an overwhelming victory of 134-115. They showed exceptional shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 59 percent and an even higher effective field goal percentage due to successful three-point shots. The team's offensive prowess was further highlighted by their highest lead of 20 points during this game.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 14, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The game against Memphis Grizzlies also added to their winning streak as they dominated with a final scoreline of 116-97. Their defense was notably strong; they recorded ten blocks and eleven steals while keeping their defensive points per possession down to just under one (0.93).


The trends suggest that Oklahoma City Thunder has been excelling on both ends of the court but will need to maintain this balance against Sacramento Kings' dynamic playstyle.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 14, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans can catch all the action live from Paycom Center or tune into BSOK channel 675 for home broadcast coverage or NBCS-CA channel 698 for away coverage on February 11th at local time (8:00 PM GMT).

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