Published on: Nov 4, 2022 12:13 am IST|Updated on: Nov 4, 2022 12:13 am IST
OKC vs DEN Dream11: The NBA’s reach has expanded to the highest it has ever been and more than ever, the number of people has grown by a mile. Thus, the social media pressure and the limelight the league gets on a daily basis have added pressure upon the NBA players, which means that they are putting on a show to entertain the fans. In this game of the NBA, the Denver Nuggets will take on Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Nuggets come into this game after losing 110:121 despite a 22 points effort by Nikola Jokic
Host: Denver Nuggets Visitors: Oklahoma City Thunder Match Timing: 4 November, @ 05:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Ball Arena
Nuggets: Mixed start
The Nuggets defense has looked vulnerable to start the season. They allowed still unorganized Lakers offense to run rampant on them and allowed them to pass 120 for the first time in the season. The Nuggets’ offense has at times not made up for the defensive lapses. In this way, the team has indeed a winning record but big strides are to be made when it comes to the both sides of the floor. Let us see if Michael Porter Jr’s return to form helps the team in the long run because so far they have allowed too many easy buckets.
Nikola Jokic has done what he does best, dominate all spheres of the game and remaining the focal point in the Nuggets’ schemes. Jamal Murray’s performances haven’t been huge but he has done a decent job in keeping up the ante. Aaron Gordon has been inconsistent but gives great athleticism while Michael Porter Jr. has once agian showcased that when he is healthy, he is a force to be reckoned with. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been doing his job well but a lot is going to depend upon Bones Hyland both as an injury cover for Murray and as a bench shooter.
Thunder: They have done well
After starting with a three-game losing streak, the Thunder has recovered the season and are on a four-game winning streak. These includes wins against Clippers and the Mavericks, two highly rated teams and things seems to have changed from last season. While the team showed immense defensive promise last seaason, they look even charged-up on offense. However, their over-dependence on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a lack of dependale second option has held them back.
The lack of three-point shooting remains a major discussion when it comes to the Thunder but their defensive chops mean that they are able to fend off the oppostions in numerous ways. Josh Giddey has showcased promise but his offense needs a lot of fine-tuning. Luguentz Dort while being a solidn defender has been way too inconsistent from the deep. Can the Thunder keep beating the heavyweights?
Denver Nuggets Team News
Nuggets Expected Starting Five Forwards: SF: Michael Porter Jr. | PF: Aaron Gordon Middle: C: Nikola Jokic Guards: PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
BENCH: Jeff Green, Zeke Nnaji, Jack White, Bones Hyland, Bruce Brown, Deandre Jordan, Peyton Watson, Bruce Brown, Vlatko Cancer, Ish Smith, Davon Reed.
Thunder Expected Starting Five Defensive Forward: PF: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Wing: SF: Lugeuntz Dort Off-Ball Guard: SG: Aaron Wiggins Perimeter: PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | PG: Tre Mann
BENCH: Isaiah Joe, Darius Bazley, Lindy Waters III, Jaylin Williams, Eugene Omoruyi, Ousmane Dieng
Nikola Jokic(DEN) Points: 23 Rebounds: 14 Assists: 06 Blocks: 02 Jokic has once again led the team in points, rebounds, and assists which is barely a surprise at this point and shows what a big-time player he is. I believe he will be in 20+ points, 10-15 rebounds, 8-11 assists, and 1-2 steals/blocks range. He can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Prediction Fantasy scenario.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander(OKC) Points: 34 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 06 Steals: 03 Blocks: 02 Gilgeous-Alexander is a bonafide high-yielding scorer who carries the major hope for the Thunder franchise. I believe he will come up with a big game here and be in 30-35 points, 5-8 assists, and 4-6 rebounds range.
Michael Porter Jr. (DEN) Points: 17 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 01 Steals: 01 Forward Michael is a big-time driver, rebounder, and he is also the most versatile defender on the Nuggets. I believe he will be in 15-22 points, 8-12 rebounds, and 1-3 steals/blocks range.
Luguentz Dort(OKC) Points: 14 Rebounds: 00 Assists: 02 Blocks: 01 Steals: 01 Wing Dort hasn’t shot well thus far but his defensive activity has been key in Thunder’s success. I believe he will be in 15-21 points and 3-5 rebounds range here.
Jamal Murray(DEN) Points: 21 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 05 Murray is an electric guard who after a long layoff due to an injury is steadily finding his groove on the scoring end. I believe he will be in 17-24 points and 4-6 assists range.
Josh Giddey(OKC) Points: 07 Rebounds: 01 Assists: 10 Blocks: 01 Steals: 01 Giddey is still finding his stroke but he has been a big factor as the playmaker and rebounder while providing decent defense. I believe he will be in 10-15 points, 7-10 assists, and 1-3 steals/blocks range.
PG: S Gilgeous-Alexander(PP) SG: J Giddey SF: T Mann PF: J Green, D Bazley, C: N Jokic(SP), D Jordan, A Pokusevski
Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down another giant as the Thunder test out their four-game winning streak against a packed Nuggets squad? To catch this game, you can go to the NBA League Pass. The extended highlights of the game are going to be available on the official YouTube channel of the NBA. To follow the scores, stats, and news, visit the official website of the NBA.