Two weeks ago, Andrew Wiggins helped lead his team to a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, he’ll try to replicate that feat with his new team, the Miami Heat, when they face the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Wiggins, who scored 27 points in Golden State’s win over the Thunder on Jan. 29, was traded to Miami at the deadline and made his debut in a loss to Boston on Monday. He’ll be looking to bounce back against a Thunder team that has been on a roll, winning six consecutive games with an average margin of victory of nearly 26 points per game.
The Thunder leads the NBA in defensive rating at 104.2, while Miami is just inside the top 10 at 111.9 points allowed per 100 possessions. Oklahoma City has been dominant since their loss to Wiggins and the Warriors, boasting a league-best 43-9 record.
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been on a scoring spree, with 50 or more points in each of the last three Wednesdays. He’ll be looking to extend his streak against the Heat.
This game is the second and final meeting between the teams this regular season, with Oklahoma City winning the first matchup, 104-97, in Miami on Dec. 20.
