Golden State was down 2-1 twice in the 2015 NBA playoffs and bounced back to win the series each time, but it will be tougher to recover from the total domination of Oklahoma City on Sunday. The Warriors shot just 41.3 percent and made only 10 of 33 three-point attempts and Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were their only players in double figures with 24 and 18 points, respectively. The Thunder is peaking at the right time as Kevin Durant poured in 33 points and Russell Westbrook added 30 points and they combined for 20-for-34 from the floor. Golden State now is 0-4-1 ATS its last five games in Oklahoma City and the Thunder has covered the spread five of its last six games overall. The Thunder can match the Warriors's firepower with a .474 field goal percentage this season compared to just a slightly better .485 for Golden State. The home court and getting points are an added bonus. Take the Thunder.
This pick was released to clients on May 24, 2016 at 10:51AM ET.
NBA
Golden State at Oklahoma City
May 24, 2016
9:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Oklahoma City +2.5 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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