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While millions around the country are anticipating Super Bowl 50, Saturday night features the marquee sports event for NBA fans this weekend: The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the battle of Western Conference giants:
Thunder vs. Warriors Game Info
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Location: ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA
TV Channel: ESPN, CSN Bay Area, FS Oklahoma HD
Live Stream: WatchESPN, Sling TV, CSN Live Extra. You can click here for a complete rundown of live stream options for online or mobile.
Preview
Although they’ve been overshadowed in the West by the Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, the Thunder have enjoyed tremendous success in Billy Donovan’s first season as head coach, sitting at 38-13 with five wins in a row.
This is a test unlike any they’ve faced all year, though, as the Dubs reside at 22-0 inside ORACLE Arena and haven’t lost there during the regular since January of 2015. At home, the Warriors own an absurd 112.9 offensive rating (points scored per 100 possessions) and 95.2 defensive rating.
Ultimately, this one figures to be an entertaining shootout.
These teams are Nos. 1 and 2 in the NBA in scoring, respectively, featuring three of the league’s top seven scorers and four of the top 13.
Golden State’s superior defense and home-court advantage figures to ultimately make the difference, but with a massive over/under of 233.5, this is going to be one you won’t want to miss.
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