OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Team Overview, Match Centre And Probable Playing 5: East and West go at loggerheads in an intoxicating concoction today.
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As we approach the halfway mark in NBA 2019-20, both Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors have hit a rut. Inconsistency has stricken both of today’s opponents, seeing them go on a downward spiral, one they’ll be looking to address.
The peril has in particular been a bigger predicament for Oklahoma City Thunder with the side regressing in form to fall down into 7th place in the Western Conference. They did manage to defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104 the last time around, a much needed when as they approach a stern test in the form of the Raptors.
Currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors have fallen to three defeats in their last encounters. They ended up losing an edge of the seat thriller to San Antonio Spurs, a 105-104 defeat which saw them lose composure in the culminating stages, something they’ll be looking to show when they visit an Oklahoma outfit which is vulnerable at the moment.
Probable Winner
This promises to be a ripper of an affair, a clash which will see either side come hot out of the blocks on the day. What just about gives the Raptors an edge on the day is their slightly more well rounded defence, one which should see them scram their way to a win.
Probable Playing 5
Team News
- Abdel Nader, Nerlens Noel and Andre Robertson are all out owing to their injuries for the home side for this outing.
- Fred VanVleet and Dewan Hernandez are both going to be devoid of action for the Raptors for the upcoming affair with the players yet to recover from their injuries.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Danilo Gallinari, Terrance Ferguson, Steven Adams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chris Paul
Toronto Raptors
Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell
Match Details
NBA 2019-20
Match: Oklahoma City Thunder Vs Toronto Raptors
Date And Time: 16th January, Wednesday- 6:30am
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma
Television: Sony Ten 2, Six/HD
Pivotal Players
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Danilo Gallinari, Chris Paul
Toronto Raptors
- Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry
Best Shooter
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 19.9 Points
Toronto Raptors
- Pascal Siakam: 24.7 Points
Best Ball Stealer
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Steven Adams: 10.2 Rebounds
Toronto Raptors
- Serge Ibaka: 8.6 Rebounds
Bygone Encounters
Matches Played: 46
Oklahoma City Thunder: 29
Toronto Raptors: 17
OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Point Guard
With the 6.4 assists per game, we are going to begin our Dream 11 side with Chris Paul from the home side. The point guard has been in imperious touch, a player who has dictated play for his side with his meticulous alley-oops and layups.
Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors have their own answer to Paul in the form of Kyle Lowry. He’s gotten the 7.8 apg, numbers which emote towards his quirky nature of basketball, one which has seen is side taste such consummate success yet again.
OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Shooting Guard
His side’s leading scorer with the 20 ppg, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is going to be an instant pick for us for today’s encounter. The player has seen his penchant for laying down treys transpire extremely fruitfully for the side, someone who will be pivotal to Oklahoma City Thunder’s chances of pulling off a win on the day.
OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Small Forward
The two players for us in this ambit with both of them representing us from the Raptors. OG Anunoby and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson are going to rejoice at the paper thin identity of the defence laid out infront of them today, players capable of moving in tandem and intertwining their position outside the circle to send down a plethora of treys for the outfit.
OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Power Forward
A levelly balanced docket, we have the one player apiece represent us from either side. We begin our slot with the pick of Chris Boucher, someone who has seen his ability to latch onto the second chance points see him drop points at will and ensure the side hold a high conversion rate.
Elsewhere, Darius Bazley is going to be our selection from the Raptors for today’s upcoming outing.
OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Centre
He’s put on the 8.6 rpg for his side to see Serge Ibaka wrap up our Dream 11 outfit from the Raptors. He’s a crucial name for the side in their defence, a player whose deflections, rebounds, steals and ability to guard and screen the players make him an instant selection for the tie.
OKC Vs TOR Dream11 Star Player
Shai will be coming in as our star player today.
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
