{"id":7163,"date":"2023-01-13T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/thunder-gameday-bringing-momentum-to-chicago\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:00:00","slug":"thunder-gameday-bringing-momentum-to-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/thunder-gameday-bringing-momentum-to-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunder Gameday: Bringing Momentum to Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"88.295690936107\"><!-- tml-version=\"2\" --><\/p>\n<p>Despite coming into the 2022-23 season with very different expectations, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls have the same record. Regardless, they&#8217;ll face off in a competitive game near the midpoint of the season. <\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, while the health of Chicago&#8217;s dynamic scoring duo is in question, Oklahoma City are still missing the majority of their frontcourt rotation.  <\/p>\n<p>Who will come out on top in Chicago tonight?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/><phoenix-flat-gallery class=\"m-in-content-gallery\" id=\"ci02b53a5b100024c7\" config=\"{&quot;imageIds&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;ci02b48e60f0012618&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;usatsi_19724485&quot;}]}\"><phoenix-flat-gallery-slide class=\"m-in-content-gallery--slide\" id=\"ci02b48e60f0012618\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1\"><phoenix-picture><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Jalen Williams\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0OTM3MjMwMzQxNzc2NTQ2\/usatsi_19724485.jpg\" height=\"2200\" width=\"3300\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>Mike Watters &#8211; USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/phoenix-flat-gallery-slide><\/phoenix-flat-gallery>\n<p><strong>Odds: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Thunder entered the day as a 5-point underdog against the Bulls, with an over\/under total of 228.5 points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Game key: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply put, the Bulls have failed to live up to expectations this season. With a roster expected to be in the postseason, things need to turn around quickly to maintain that potential. <\/p>\n<p>Momentum is important, especially at this point in the season. Both DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are under injury designation today. That means we won&#8217;t know until later today if they&#8217;re going to play against the Thunder.In any case, Oklahoma City needs to come up with a game plan for what he is one of the most dominant scoring duos in the NBA. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p>Especially in clutch, DeRozan is a phenomenal scorer. <\/p>\n<p>The Thunder are building momentum from yesterday&#8217;s convincing win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Bear in mind that this is his second night in a row at OKC, so fatigue could be an issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>record: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma City Thunder (19-23) vs. Chicago Bulls (19-23)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p><strong>when: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, January 13, 2023, 7:00 PM CT<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p><strong>position: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>United Center &#8211; Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV\/Radio: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bally Sports Oklahoma, NBA League Pass, 98.1 FM Sports Animals<\/p>\n<p><strong>at the end:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Following this contest, the Thunder will head to Brooklyn to face the Nets on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bulls will stay home for Golden State&#8217;s next matchup against the Warriors.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<hr class=\"mm-horizontal-rule mm-horizontal-rule--hr1\"\/>\n<p>Want to join the discussion?  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