NBA Summer League Best Bets, July 14
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Washington Wizards
When: 4:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Oklahoma City Thunder to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook
OKC Key Players: Chet Holmgren, J.K. Williams, Ousmane Dieng
WAS Key Players: Johnny Davis, Ryan Rollins, Bilal Coulibaly
The Oklahoma City Thunder and their intimidating rim defense matchup against an offensively-struggling Washington Wizards team. The Thunder are coming from a dominant offensive game, shooting 52.6% from the field in an 11-point win. The Wizards will try to improve after shooting just 38.3% from the field and 17.9% from three in their most recent game - a loss to the Spurs.
LA Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers
When: 5:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN 2
LA Clippers to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook
LAC Key Players: Xavier Moon, Moussa Diabate, Kobe Brown
PHI Key Players: Jaden Springer, Terquavion Smith, Javonte Smart
One of the LA Clippers or the Philadelphia 76ers will fall to .500 after their match on Friday afternoon. LA is coming from a nine-point win where they held their opponents to just 42.4% from the field while forcing 23 turnovers. The Sixers failed to protect their lead last time, falling by one point to the Hawks after losing the final quarter 23 to 31.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
When: 6:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Boston Celtics to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook
BOS Key Players: Jordan Walsh, Justin Champagnie, Dalano Banton
NYK Key Players: DaQuan Jeffries, Charlie Brown Jr., Jaylen Martin
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are coming off wins and are looking to keep their positive run of form going. The Celtics used a second-half surge to overcome a significant deficit in the first half of their last game to earn a five-point victory. New York needed overtime to take down a versatile Orlando Magic team but came out victorious despite shooting just 38.6% from the field and 25.8% from three.
Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers
When: 7:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN
Indiana Pacers to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook
DAL Key Players: Jaden Hardy, Dereck Lively II, Olivier-Maxence Prosper
IND Key Players: Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Isaiah Jackson
One of the Dallas Mavericks or Indiana Pacers can reach 3-1 for the tournament when they face off on Friday night. The Mavericks earned a two-point overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers last time out, led by a 21-point performance from Jaden Hardy. The Pacers couldn't establish themselves on either end in their previous match, allowing 52.6% shooting from their opponents while shooting just 37.9% themselves.
Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets
When: 8:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Miami Heat to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook
MIA Key Players: Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain, Jamaree Bouyea
DEN Key Players: Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, Collin Gillespie
The Miami Heat are coming off a blowout win in their previous game, while the Denver Nuggets continue to struggle. Behind a 25-point night from Orlando Robinson, the Heat shot 48.6% from the field en route to a 19-point win. The Nuggets, still without a victory this tournament, fell short in their last match despite forcing 19 turnovers.
San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons
When: 9:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN
Detroit Pistons to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook
SAS Key Players: Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, Blake Wesley
DET Key Players: Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, James Wiseman
The San Antonio Spurs are missing Victor Wembanyama, while the Detroit Pistons will field an intimidating group of young talent. The Spurs are coming off of an impressive win last time out, holding their opponents to 38.3% from the field in an 11-point win. The Pistons came from behind to defeat the Raptors in their previous match, outscoring Toronto 27-17 in the final frame.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns
When: 10:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Utah Jazz to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook
UTA Key Players: Keyonte George, Ochai Agbaji, Johnny Juzang
PHO Key Players: Hunter Hale, Toumani Camara, Trey Jemison
The Utah Jazz have been undefeated throughout the tournament, while the Phoenix Suns only recently earned their first victory. Utah has been on a tear in the scoring department, shooting 43.4% from the field while hitting 15 threes in their five-point win against the Nuggets. Phoenix lost by nine points in their previous match, shooting 35.9% from the field and committing 16 turnovers.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers
When: 11:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook
MEM Key Players: Kenny Lofton Jr., Jake LaRavia, David Roddy
LAL Key Players: Max Christie, Colin Castleton, Jalen Hood-Schifino
The Memphis Grizzlies will try and keep up with the Los Angeles Lakers' high-powered offense when they play on Friday night. The Grizzlies shot a poor 22.6% from three in their last game while committing 23 turnovers simultaneously. The Lakers lost their previous game to the Celtics, failing to capitalize on their strong start despite holding their opponents to just 25.8% from three-point range.
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