How to Watch Raptors vs. Thunder: Live Stream or on TV
The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-35) will try to build on a three-game winning run when hitting the road against the Toronto Raptors (33-36) on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Scotiabank Arena. It airs at 7:30 PM ET on BSOK and SportsNet.
The Raptors came out on top in their most recent game 125-110 against the Nuggets on Tuesday. In their most recent game on Tuesday, the Thunder earned a 121-107 win over the Nets. Fred VanVleet scored a team-leading 36 points for the Raptors in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-best 35 points for the Thunder in the victory.
When is Raptors vs. Thunder and when does it start?
This matchup between the Raptors and Thunder will go down on Thursday, March 16, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Raptors vs. Thunder
The Raptors and Thunder will hit the floor at Scotiabank Arena for this matchup on March 16, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSOK, SportsNet.
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Raptors vs. Thunder Game Preview
Raptors Stats, Odds & Insights
The Raptors have been favorites in 40 games this season and won 23 (57.5%) of those contests.
The Raptors connect on 10.8 three-pointers per game (22nd in the league), 1.5 fewer than their opponents (12.3). They are shooting 33.8% from beyond the arc (28th in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 37.6%.
So far in 2022-23, the Raptors’ offense has been better at home, where they score 113.7 points per game, compared to road games, where they record 111.5 per game. Defensively, they have been tougher at home, where they surrender 110.7 points per game, versus on the road, where they allow opponents to score 113.5 per game.
The Raptors have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 108.1 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.5 points fewer than the 112.6 they’ve scored this year.
Thunder Stats, Odds & Insights
The Thunder’s +118 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 117.9 points per game (third in NBA) while giving up 116.2 per outing (20th in league).
At 12.3 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.0% from downtown, the Thunder are 13th and 15th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
The Thunder score 121.0 points per game at home, 6.5 more than away (114.5). On defense they concede 115.3 per game, 1.8 fewer points than away (117.1).
In their last 10 games, the Thunder are putting up 117.9 points per game, the same number of points as their season average.
Raptors Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 59 | 24.2 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 57 | 19.4 | 4.2 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 60 | 17.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| OG Anunoby | 55 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Scottie Barnes | 66 | 15.7 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Thunder Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 58 | 31.3 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Josh Giddey | 64 | 16.2 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Luguentz Dort | 62 | 14.0 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Jalen Williams | 63 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Isaiah Joe | 61 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
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