Starting Lineup
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Thabo Sefolosha
SF Kevin Durant
PF Serge Ibaka
C Kendrick Perkins
Key Reserves: James Harden, Nick Collison
Without Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks face a tough one against the best of the West. The Oklahoma City Thunder has won five straight and shows no signs of slowing down with championship aspirations. The Knicks on the other hand, are still trying to get the ball rolling after a lackluster performance against the Grizzlies Thursday night.
Frontcourt: At point guard, is the young stud Russell Westbrook. He is physically un-guardable at his position, but turnovers are his Achilles Heel as he coughs the ball up nearly four times a game. At the two-guard, Thabo Sefolosha isn’t exactly revered for his offense, but his presence is definitely felt on the defensive end.
Backcourt: Everyone knows Kevin Durant can score, but he’s also added assists to his repertoire and is on pace to average a career high in that category. At power forward, Serg...
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PLAYERS:
Russell Westbrook,
Thabo Sefolosha,
Kevin Durant,
Serge Ibaka,
Kendrick Perkins,
James Harden,
Nick Collison,
Carmelo Anthony
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks
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