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Thunder and Spurs Set for Deep Playoff Runs
Oklahoma City and San Antonio enter the season with high expectations after major roster adjustments and standout individual performances.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Outlook
The Thunder enter with a 99.9% chance to make the playoffs and a projection of 60.7 wins. Their defense ranked at the top of the league in recent years, though the loss of key perimeter defenders leaves more responsibility on players like Cason Wallace, who recorded 150 steals in 77 games while averaging 26.6 minutes per game. Rebounding remains an area to monitor after the team posted a 49.0% rate last season. A number to watch is 33%, reflecting their record against one key opponent in the prior campaign. The team also holds first-round draft assets projected at No. 5 via one source, No. 24 via another and No. 29 via a third.
San Antonio Spurs Outlook
San Antonio carries a 99.9% playoff probability and a 59.1-win projection. Victor Wembanyama posted a plus-17.0 net rating in his minutes last season. The backcourt features depth with De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle, the latter averaging 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game along with 8.9 assists per 36 minutes. Frontcourt options outside of Wembanyama remain limited, though the team holds an unprotected first-round pick projected at No. 14. Early experimentation with three-guard units is expected to draw attention.
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