Break the Curse

Clippers (3-5) vs Oklahoma City (3-4)

Gameday Haiku
Hornets buzz by us
Here comes Durant with Thunder
I sense hopelessness

First Look

Oklahoma City is a top defensive so far this season.  They even held the Kings to 101 at Sacramento last night.  Without Eric Gordon, Clippers really don't have much firepower against the Thunder.  Kaman should have a bounce back game against inferior defenders but Butler and Thornton won't get many opportunities against OKC's athletic perimeter players.   The Clippers are unlikely to regain their hot shooting start and with Butler at SG, Coach Dunleavy will look to lower the attack pace.

So look for a low scoring game tonight in the 80s.

Russell Westbrook
He is still averaging a ton of turnovers after leading the league in this category last year.  Currently at 55assist:32turnovers.  His field goal percentage is up but he is still not much of a long range gunner, at 31%.