Grimes shines as 76ers face Thunder in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder this Wednesday at 8 p.m. EDT. The 76ers have a record of 23 wins and 45 losses this season, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference. In their last game, Quentin Grimes scored 46 points, but the team lost to the Houston Rockets in overtime. The Thunder have performed very well this season, with a record of 56 wins and 12 losses. They sit in first place in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City has a strong home record of 29 wins and 5 losses. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder, averaging 33 points per game. The 76ers have struggled on the road, with only 11 wins out of 34 games. They have also faced difficulties against teams with winning records, posting a 9-28 mark. Currently, Philadelphia averages 12.8 made three-pointers each game, slightly below what Oklahoma City typically allows. Recent performances show that the Thunder have won 9 of their last 10 games, scoring an average of 125.1 points per game. Meanwhile, the 76ers have only won 3 of their last 10 games, giving up an average of 124 points to opponents. Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Thunder have several players listed as day to day, while the 76ers are without several key players for the rest of the season. This includes stars like Joel Embiid and Paul George. As both teams prepare for the matchup, fans are eager to see if the 76ers can bounce back after their recent loss or if the Thunder will continue their winning streak.