The Oklahoma City Thunder scored 105 points in game one, but still fell to the San Antonio Spurs by 17 points as they allowed a whooping 122 points. The big problem they face is the lack of a rim protector with Serge Ibaka out for the series. The Spurs took full advantage and ended up scoring 66 points in the paint. There are not going to be too many ways the Thunder can adjust without their rim protector, and sagging inside just led to too many open looks for the Spurs outside. With Durant and Westbrook, the Thunder are a hard team to hold down, as the duo has taken more than half the team's total shots in the playoffs, and also get to the line a lot. The Spurs have the offense going, shooting 50% in the playoffs, and have now gone 19-7 to the over in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning road record. San Antonio has averaged 114 points per game in their last six at home this year in the playoffs. This one finishes OVER.
This pick was released to clients on May 21, 2014 at 9:57AM ET.
NBA
Oklahoma City at San Antonio
May 21, 2014
9:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total OVER 210 -105 (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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