LeBron James and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers have the opportunity to exact revenge on the lowly Brooklyn Nets later tonight. Over in another contest, a more evenly matched up contest will be happening between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Get a quick taste of those marquee NBA matchups. And for more Thursday sports action, check out our preview of the NHL showdown between the Flames and Kings here.
After a two-game rest, LeBron James is expected to take the floor against the Nets later tonight. The Cavs are coming off a 106-100 loss to Houston on Tuesday and will be looking to bounce back as they try to avenge a 104-95 upset loss to Brooklyn on March 24.
The Cavs are 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five home games against the Nets. Brooklyn, meanwhile, began their four-game road trip with back-to-back losses to Miami (110-99) and Orlando (139-105). The Nets, who are averaging just 98.8 points per game, are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four contests versus Cleveland.
Writer’s Prediction
Cleveland wins, 110-95.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (9:30 PM)
Line: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – view all NBA lines
The decision to rest Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka resulted in an 88-82 road loss by Oklahoma City to Detroit on Tuesday, thus snapping the Thunder’s eight-game win streak. Durant and Ibaka are expected to play later tonight against the Clippers, though.
The Thunder are 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games at home against the Clips. As for LA, the Clippers are on a roll, bringing a three-game win streak to Chesapeake Energy Arena later tonight. The Clippers, who beat Boston on Monday, 114-90, are 2-0 ATS in their last two outings.
