PHI vs OKC Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

PHI vs OKC Dream11: NBA trade deadline went and left a deep imprint over the league, obviously influencing the dynamics and the overall picture in terms of the Playoffs contention and even championship odds. Arguably, this season’s trade deadline was more dramatic than last season and the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade surely rocked the league. And as we discuss this game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, what a fitting way to start the discussion.

The 76ers brought in James Harden recently and what a bonanza signing has it been as James also signed into the contract till next season. With Joel Embiid as the enforcer in the middle, the 76ers are now looking like one of the contenders for the title but that is a long way away and let us not forget there are other teams in the Eastern Conference especially in Bucks that have won a championship and have better chemistry.

The Oklahoma City Thunder was quiet at the trade deadline except for bringing in KZ Okpala. The Thunder has been in the rebuilding process, and well, the season has been a struggle for them. Well, the management didn’t make any major moves because it seems like they are focusing on the upcoming draft and want to use the current cap space to get a major signing in.

Host: Philadelphia 76ers
Visitors: Oklahoma City Thunder
Match Timing: 12 February, @ 05:30 AM
Venue: Wells Fargo Arena

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

76ers: Harden-injected squad
James Harden was brought in and well, isn’t that a big move! Well, that has been related well in the media circles and various fans have been doing rounds about how the 76ers are now a championship squad. Surely, having an all-around threat like Harden changes the complexion of the league as his pairing up with Joel Embiid has now formed the combination of two Super-star level players. It is clear that the James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant trio never got the chance to play together and showcase their strengths but even then I have never believed bringing in three ball-dominant players will leave all parties satisfied.

So, what is going to be the case here? Embiid can be effective playing off the ball as the Center who can dive in and make a difference while also being an effective high-post player. Tobias Harris can play off the ball too while Tyrese Maxey is someone who will need the ball in his hands. However, I think this is a better fit for James Harden as he has been surrounded by some players who can be effective off-the-ball players. The bench still looks a bit short but hey, the 76ers can still make it work with their current talent. Can Harden-Joel garner around 66% of the wins in the upcoming window?

Thunder: Building their way
Unlike the 76ers, the Oklahoma City Thunder are nowhere near contenders and far from that, the team is far removed from the Play-in tournament aspirations. But that is not a surprise since Thunder didn’t bring in major names during the last offseason and the team didn’t make any big moves this season too. What does this imply? The team is content going to the lottery and the squad isn’t looking forward to the offseason. In the next draft, the team will look to bring in some offensive-minded players because that is one area that the Thunder management needs to take into consideration.

Thunder has been playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and he is the leading points per game scorer for the team. With him gone, the team has missed a pep in the step on the offensive end despite Luguentz Dort’s recent scoring lift. Meanwhile, Josh Giddey keeps on developing his offensive game and with his already impressive playmaking and rebounding, you know Josh is in for a terrific career. On the other hand, Tre Mann has been given the starting spot but he has ways to go as an offensive player. Darius Bazley has showcased his offensive talent yet again but yes, his offensive efficiency remains a bit low for a big Forward. Aleksej Pokuesevski has been playing well as a young player while Kenrich Williams has had some more than decent impact too. Ty Jerome is a promising player too but yes, Thunder has been misfiring from the field.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Philadelphia 76ers
Games: 54| 54
Wins: 17| 32
Defeats: 37 | 22

Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers Team News

• Shake Milton is QUESTIONABLE for the game.
• James Harden may make his 76ers DEBUT here

Sixers Expected Starting Five
Forward: PF: Tobias Harris
Middle: C: Joel Embiid
Guards: SG: Matisse Thybulle | SG: James Harden | PG: Tyrese Maxey

BENCH: Georges Niang, Danny Green, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Henry, Charles Bassey, Charlie Brown Jr., Paul Millsap, Braxton Key, Myles Powell, Aaron Johnson,

Oklahoma City Thunder Team News

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is OUT for this contest and probably will return after All-Star Break
• Isaiah Roby, Aaron Wiggins, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl remain OUT for the game
• Mike Muscala is OUT for the game.
• KZ Okpala is OUT for the game and he was acquired recently

Thunder Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Luguentz Dort
Middle: PF: Darius Bazley| C: Derrick Favors
Guards: SG: Josh Giddey | PG: Tre Mann

BENCH: Mike Muscala, Kenrich Williams, Mamadi Diakate, Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, Isaiah Roby, Paul Watson.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Joel Embiid(PHI)
Points: 34
Rebounds: 12
Assists: 03
Steals: 03
Embiid has been having another great season at the Center position for the 76ers and he continues to pile up points and grab rebounds at an elite rate. Joel has scored 30+ while grabbing 10+ rebounds a game regularly. He can be chosen as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 44-60

Josh Giddey(OKC)
Points: 13
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 06
Steals: 01
Josh is a great young star and as a rookie, he has shown that he can become one of the highly-rated two-way all-around players. Giddey has been in the 13-13-16 points, 7-9 rebounds, and 6-8 assists during most games recently.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-45

Luguentz Dort(OKC)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 04
Steals: 01
Lu has been in a great touch lately and despite some inefficient nights every now and then, he is a major option for the Thunder with Shai out. Dort has scored 18 or more in four of the last five games and has grabbed 4-7 rebounds a game.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 26-39

Tobias Harris(PHI)
Points: 30
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 03
Harris has been doing a great job at the big Forward position for the 76ers and he is a winning player with his ability to drive, hit mid-range jumpers, and spread the floor. Harris has scored 23 or more in three of the last five games, but he usually has been in the 16-23 points range while grabbing 5+ rebounds a game regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-45

Tyrese Maxey(PHI)
Points: 14
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 04
Tyrese has been doing a great job at the one-guard position and let us see how his production comes in alongside Harden. He has been usually scoring in 14-18 points range while dishing 4-6 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-32

Darius Bazley(OKC)
Points: 13
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 02
Steals: 02
Darius may need to work on his shooting efficiency but yes, he has a lot of promise as a multiple-dimension big Forward. He has scored 13 or more in four of the last five games and has grabbed 7 or more rebounds in four of the last five matches.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-30

PHI vs OKC DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

• Kenrich Williams(OKC) had 6 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block in the last game. Kenrich has done well off the bench and has largely been in the 5-10 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 4-6 assists range these days.
• Matisse Thybulle(PHI) had 8 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 1 steal in the last game. Thybulle is primarily a defensive player who clinches 1 steal/block a game regularly.
• Aleksej Pokuesevski(OKC) had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, 2 blocks in the last game. Aleksej has done well recently and has scored at least 7 points in each of the last four games.
• Georges Niang(PHI) had 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists in the last game. The off-the-bench wing has been in the 8-13 points range lately.
• Danny Green(PHI) had 3 points, 1 rebound in the last game. Danny’s scoring has been below 10 points for almost 90% of the games.
• Ty Jerome(OKC) had 13 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal in the last game. Although he usually score below 10 points, Ty has dished 3-5 assists a game these days.
• Theo Maledon(OKC) had 18 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 block in the last game. Maledon has not scored this much usually.
• Furkan Korkmaz(PHI) had 5 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds in the last game. Furkan has mostly been in the 5-9 points range lately.

PHI vs OKC Dream11 Team

PG: K Williams, T Maxey
SG: T Jerome, J Giddey(PP)
SF: M Thybulle, A Pokusevski
PF: T Harris
C:   J Embiid(SP)

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