Undefeated teams Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) and Los Angeles Clippers (3-0) will look to stay unbeaten as they face one another in a 2016-2017 NBA Season game on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET. It can be viewed live online thru the NBA League Pass.
Preview
Oklahoma City is keen on keeping its slate perfect as the team goes through a second straight road game.
Russell Westbrook is still the unquestionable main man for head coach Billy Donovan's squad and is so far averaging a team-high 38.7 points and 11.7 assists. The two-time All-Star Game MVP is being supported by shooting guard Victor Oladipo, who averages 17.0 points and 3.7 boards.
Big men Steven Adams and Enes Kanter were also contributing significantly to the Thunder's cause as they managed to avoid defeat after facing the Sixers, Suns, and Lakers to start their campaign this season.
Their most recent game resulted in a 113-96 win over the young Los Angeles Lakers squad, Fansided reported.
Westbrook produced another triple-double of 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists while Oladipo had 20 points and four dimes. Adams and Kanter fired 14 and 16 points respectively and have combined for 18 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Clippers are also undefeated after three games and the team plays its third consecutive home game against the Thunder.
Blake Griffin leads head coach Doc Rivers' side with averages of 22.0 points and 11.3 boards while Chris Paul is producing 20.0 points and 7.3 assists per game.
The Clips thrashed the Phoenix Suns, 116-98, in their most recent match held also at the Staples Center on Monday, as per Fox Sports.
Griffin and Paul again spearheaded the attack with 21 and 24 points respectively. Griffin also had 11 rebounds and five assists while Paul grabbed five boards and dished off eight assists.
DeAndre Jordan chipped in 19 points, 11 boards, and two blocked shots during the contest while shooting guard JJ Redick had 13 points and three rebounds.
Prediction
Both teams are eager to prove themselves this season and this game is one of those matches either clubs can build on for the future. The Clippers are almost unbeatable at home and they are expected to turn back a gritty challenge from triple-double machine Westbrook and his crew.
