Oklahoma vs. Baylor: Play in the Paint Could Decide This One

The good thing about Saturday’s Oklahoma vs. Baylor Big 12 matchup is that the game is an early-morning tip.

Why do I say that? Simple, really. This is a game the currently No. 1-ranked Sooners can’t afford to lose, and having to play a very physical Baylor team – and, lest we hasten to point out, another nationally ranked opponent – on its home hardwood is an extremely tall order.

An early start will help take part of the advantage the home team enjoys away because of the likely late arrival of the crowd on an 11 a.m. Saturday morning tip. If Oklahoma can get off to a good start from the opening tip and take early control of the game, it will take the home crowd out of the contest or, at a…