- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New York Knicks
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) are set to take on the New York Knicks (39-22) at Madison Square Garden this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Thunder faced off against the Mavericks, clinching a solid 100-87 victory. The Thunder committed 17 fouls while the Mavericks had 18. From long-range, they successfully made 9 of 31 attempts. The Mavericks shot 75% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of their 16 attempts. Dallas managed 49 rebounds (9 offensive, 40 defensive) and tallied 8 blocks in the game, distributing 20 assists and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, Oklahoma City limited their opponents to 38.8% shooting from the floor, allowing 33 baskets out of 85 tries. They recorded 22 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and secured 9 steals. On the boards, the Thunder grabbed 46 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, they made 10 of 15 for 66.7%. Oklahoma City concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 44.6% (41 of 92) and three-pointers at 20.5%, hitting 8 out of 39.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a standout performer in the recent game, scoring 30 points on 12 of 20 shooting. He spent 33 minutes on the court and contributed 4 rebounds, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 60.0% and 5 assists.
Oklahoma City holds a record of 47-15 this season, averaging 119.2 points per game, which ranks 4th in the league, on 48.3% shooting from the field. The Thunder connects on 36.2% of their three-point shots (842 of 2,323) and 82.0% at the free-throw line. As a unit, they average 43.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,587 assists this season, ranking them 15th in the league for passing efficiency. They turn the ball over 12.7 times per game and commit an average of 19.3 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Thunder are forcing opponents into 17.1 turnovers per game while committing 21.0 fouls. They limit teams to 36.7% shooting beyond the arc, ranking 2nd in the NBA for points allowed per game (107.9). Oklahoma City allows a field goal percentage of 43.6% and rebounding average of 45.4, ranking 8th in assists allowed this season with 1,549.
In their latest game, the Knicks secured a 114-89 win against the Spurs. New York collected 54 rebounds overall (36 defensive and 18 offensive). They surrendered the ball 15 times but managed to achieve 13 steals during the match. The Spurs committed 21 fouls, allowing the Knicks to shoot 19 free throws, converting 11 for a 57.9% success rate. New York shot 17 of 48 from beyond the arc (35.4%) and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 44.3%, hitting 43 of 97 attempts. Their defense enabled the Spurs to convert 32 of 77 shots (41.6% accuracy). The Knicks’ 3-point shooting rate was 26.5%, making 9 from 34, and they capped off with 16 out of 22 from the free-throw line (72.7%). New York permitted San Antonio to gather a total of 41 boards, including 10 offensive rebounds.
Mikal Bridges was crucial for New York in this match, scoring 25 points in 33 minutes and dishing out 2 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 58.8%, landing 10 of 17 attempts, while also contributing 5 rebounds.
Overall, New York holds a season record of 39-22. Offensively, the Knicks have shot 47.1% from the field, placing them 13th in the NBA. They have accumulated 7,150 points this season, averaging 117.2 points per game, and they pull down 46.0 rebounds per game. They average 27.1 assists per game (10th in the league) and turn the ball over 13.6 times per game, while committing 20.4 fouls and making 78.4% of their free throws.
On the defensive front, the Knicks rank 5th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.1. They have forced an average of 14.4 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 45.8% (6th in the league). Their defense allows 35.7% shooting from beyond the arc (838 of 2,346), while opponents score 77.5% of their free throws. Additionally, they relinquish an average of 24.6 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 5th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Select Oklahoma City
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