3-Game NBA POWER SWEEP
(NBA) Oklahoma City vs. Phoenix, 01/27/2021 9:00 PM, Score: 102 - 97
Point Spread: -7.00 | -115.00 Phoenix (Home)
Result: Loss
8* Phoenix (9:05 ET): The Suns are off a couple of very frustrating home losses to Denver over the weekend. Both games went to overtime. One went to double OT. The first saw the Suns blow a double-digit lead in the second half. Losing Devin Booker to an injury was critical down the stretch. But despite not having their leading scorer, Phoenix still competed the next night, taking the Nuggets to two overtimes before wilting late. Booker has been ruled out again tonight, but I still see the home team having enough to win.

Oklahoma City was projected by many to be the worst team in the Western Conference this year. But they’ve been better than expected, going a respectable 7-9 SU the first 16 games. They just won in Portland Monday night, 127-125 as 4.5-point dogs. That was thanks to jumping out to an early lead (led by 10 at end of 1Q). But before that win, the Thunder had dropped three straight. They also have the league’s third worst point differential entering tonight. Obviously, I’m not expecting a repeat of Monday night here.

Phoenix may be without Booker, but OKC will probably be without Al Horford and George Hill again. The Suns have enjoyed three full days off to get ready for this one, which should be an easy win. I am projecting the Suns to be a top six team in the West this year. Even though they’ve been better than expected, I still see the Thunder finishing near the bottom of the standings. Chris Paul should be motivated facing his former team. 8* Phoenix