Earlier this season when the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the OKC Thunder in overtime at the Chesapeake Energy Arena it sparked what has become the clutch time kings era. Although the Thunder can’t win them all this match sure felt like it was there for the taking.
Examining the character of the two teams offers a major disparity in clutch time as the Thunder (especially through the last 20 games) have feasted in the clutch. Conversely, the 76ers when pressed into clutch time often make silly turnovers, get tight and inevitably lose.
The one major difference on this night is the 76ers were on home court where they’ve lost twice this season and that comfort level likely was the difference.