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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 12/17/2024
Bucks vs. Thunder Injuries
Giannis, Lillard, Middleton and Robbins are probable for Milwaukee. Holmgren, Dieng, Ducas, Flagler and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bucks vs. Thunder—In Season Tournament Final. Game played in Las Vegas Nevada. Milwaukee improved to 14-11 following their 110-102 win to Atlanta. The Bucks shot 45% with 31% from three. Giannis scored 32 points with 14 rebounds. Damian Lillard chipped in with 25 points and seven assists. Milwaukee allowed 43% shooting to the Hawks with 42% from three. OKC is 20-5 after their 111-96 win to Houston. The Thunder converted on 45% with 37% from three. SGA scored 32 points with eight rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein had 21 points and eight rebounds. OKC held Houston to 36% shooting with 24% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
During the knockout rounds the Thunder allowed 100.5 points per 100 possessions with a +14.6 net rating. The Bucks in this period allowed 103.9 points per 100 possessions with a +6.4 net rating. OKC path was tougher facing Dallas and Houston. They beat the Mavs by 14 and the Rockets by 15. Play OKC -4.5.