- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (53-15) are set to compete against the Brooklyn Nets (17-51) this Wednesday at Barclays Center.
The Thunder have showcased strong performance, recently defeating the Timberwolves with a score of 116-103. Oklahoma City displayed a shooting accuracy of 41.6%, converting 42 out of 101 shots, while making 15 of their 40 three-point attempts. At the foul line, they were impressive, hitting 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate. On the rebounding front, the team gathered a total of 44 boards, including 15 offensive rebounds. They also recorded an impressive 28 assists, forced 25 turnovers, and made 16 steals. Defensively, the Thunder held their opponents to a 46.8% shooting, allowing Minnesota to make just 36 of 77 attempts. The Timberwolves managed 18 assists and had 5 steals while also securing 46 rebounds (8 offensive, 38 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. They shot 72.7% from the charity stripe, making 16 of 22 attempts, and connected on 15 of their 33 three-point shots. Oklahoma City committed 16 personal fouls, while Minnesota had 19.
Chet Holmgren made a significant impact in this matchup, scoring 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting while playing 32 minutes. He also recorded 9 rebounds and 2 assists, finishing with an impressive 69.2% shooting accuracy.
The Thunder enter this game with a remarkable record of 53-15 for the season, averaging 118.5 points per game (5th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 48.1%. They convert 36.0% of their three-point attempts (928 of 2,580) and shoot 82.2% from the free-throw line. As a team, they collect an average of 43.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,732 assists so far, ranking 21st in the NBA. They commit 12.5 turnovers per game and average 19.2 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Thunder force opponents into 16.9 turnovers each game and draw 21.0 fouls. They allow 36.6% shooting from beyond the arc and are 2nd in the league in points allowed per game (107.7). The Thunder’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 43.6% (2,614 of 6,000) and surrenders an average of 45.7 rebounds per game, ranking 7th in assists given up with 1,694.
In their last outing, the Nets suffered a loss against the Trail Blazers, finishing at 114-95. Brooklyn managed to grab 44 rebounds in total (27 defensive and 17 offensive) but turned the ball over 17 times, securing 11 steals during the match. The Trail Blazers committed 25 fouls, which allowed Brooklyn to visit the free-throw line 29 times, converting 20 attempts for a success rate of 69.0%. From beyond the arc, they made 9 of their 34 attempts (26.5%). Overall, the Nets shot 33 out of 86 from the field for 38.4%. However, they allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 51.3% on 41 of 80 attempts and 42.3% from three-point range (11 of 26), while going 21 of 29 at the charity stripe (72.4%). Defensively, they permitted Portland to collect a total of 44 rebounds (11 offensive).
Chaney Johnson made a noticeable contribution for the Nets, scoring 17 points in 25 minutes of play, along with 1 assist. He achieved an impressive shooting percentage of 75.0%, making 6 of his 8 attempts and collected 9 rebounds.
Currently, Brooklyn holds a record of 17-51 this season. The Nets average 20.7 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.6%. They dish out an average of 25.3 assists (21st in the NBA) but turn the ball over 15.9 times per game. This season, they have scored a total of 7,247 points (106.6 per game) and secure 40.2 rebounds per contest. As an offensive unit, they have a shooting percentage of 44.4%, placing them last in the league.
Defensively, the Nets rank 16th in points given up per game (115.6). They force 13.9 turnovers each game, allowing opposing teams to shoot 49.3% from the field (30th in the NBA). Opponents shoot 37.8% beyond the arc (843 of 2,229) and convert 78.4% from the charity stripe. The Nets allow an average of 27.4 assists and surrender 42.9 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 10th, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA game?
Prediction: Back Brooklyn
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