Oklahoma City plays Charlotte, seeks 6th straight home win
1 year, 9 months ago

Oklahoma City plays Charlotte, seeks 6th straight home win

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Charlotte aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 25.8 points over the last 10 games for Oklahoma City. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 6-4, averaging 110.4 points, 43.8 rebounds, 21.3 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field. Hornets: 5-5, averaging 106.8 points, 42.3 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field.

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With James Harden out, Clippers fade as Thunder win to set franchise record
2 days, 12 hours ago

With James Harden out, Clippers fade as Thunder win to set franchise record

LA Times  

Oklahoma City forward Kenrich Williams, center, looks to pass under pressure from Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, and guard Kevin Porter Jr. during the first half of the Clippers’ 116-98 loss Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their franchise-record 13th consecutive regular-season game, 116-98 over the Clippers on Thursday night. Shaking off a cold …

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Los Angeles after 40-point outing
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Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Los Angeles after 40-point outing

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-105 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Oklahoma City ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 16.5 fast break points per game led by Jalen Williams averaging 3.9. …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105
3 days, 8 hours ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Timberwolves: Minnesota was in control until the second half, when the Timberwolves withered under Oklahoma City’s pressure defense and blew a 12-point lead in the third quarter. Thunder: Defense and Gilgeous-Alexander’s …

Thunder rout short-handed Grizzlies 130-106 for their 11th straight victory
5 days, 9 hours ago

Thunder rout short-handed Grizzlies 130-106 for their 11th straight victory

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their 11th straight game, beating the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 130-106 on Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference leaders that turned lopsided before halftime. Rookie Ajay Mitchell scored 17 points, Aaron Wiggins contributed 16 and Jalen Williams added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the …

Joyner leads East Carolina against Tulsa after 30-point outing
1 week ago

Joyner leads East Carolina against Tulsa after 30-point outing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! East Carolina Pirates at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina plays Tulsa after Amiya Joyner scored 30 points in East Carolina’s 71-56 victory against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. Tulsa is shooting 38.5% from the field this season, 0.5 …

Charlotte hosts Oklahoma City after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 week, 1 day ago

Charlotte hosts Oklahoma City after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City visits the Charlotte Hornets after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Hornets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: …

Gilgeous-Alexander ties career high with 45 points as Thunder beat Pacers for ninth straight win
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1 week, 1 day ago

Gilgeous-Alexander ties career high with 45 points as Thunder beat Pacers for ninth straight win

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Gilgeous-Alexander hit 15 of 22 shots and all 11 free throws in Oklahoma City’s ninth consecutive victory. After Tyrese Haliburton scored to give the Pacers a 107-103 lead, the Thunder answered with …

Oklahoma City visits Indiana after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41-point performance
1 week, 3 days ago

Oklahoma City visits Indiana after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41-point performance

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -4.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City faces the Indiana Pacers after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points in the Thunder’s 123-105 victory over the Washington Wizards. Oklahoma City is fourth in the Western Conference scoring 115.1 points per game and is shooting 46.4%. LAST …

Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak
1 week, 3 days ago

Charlotte visits Washington, looks to end road losing streak

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to stop its three-game road skid when the Hornets play Washington. The Wizards average 107.4 points per game, 5.6 fewer points than the 113.0 the Hornets give up. The Wizards average 106.4 points per game, 15.8 fewer …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Charlotte hosts Houston, looks to stop home losing streak
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Charlotte hosts Houston, looks to stop home losing streak

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Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -6; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts Houston looking to end its seven-game home slide. The Rockets average 112.9 points per game, 0.1 fewer than the 113.0 the Hornets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 1-9, averaging 103.7 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.7 …

Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
1 week, 6 days ago

Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to end its 11-game road losing streak. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 48.8 points per game in the paint led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 13.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 9-1, averaging 114.1 points, 45.0 …

Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Oklahoma City
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Oklahoma City

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -1.5; over/under is 215.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts Oklahoma City trying to extend its five-game home winning streak. The 112.8 points per game the Heat score are 9.5 more points than the Thunder allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 114.2 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.8 …

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Charlotte after 40-point game

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -9.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-108 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Hornets …

Thunder hold off Orlando’s comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Thunder hold off Orlando’s comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and Jalen Williams scored six straight points in a run in the fourth quarter that helped turned back an Orlando comeback bid as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Magic 105-99 on Thursday night. Goga Bitadze added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Wendell Carter had 10 points and 13 rebounds for …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Milwaukee
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Milwaukee

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Las Vegas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Thunder take on Milwaukee. The Bucks score 9.8 more points per game than the Thunder allow their opponents to score. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 9-1, averaging 117.1 points, 46.0 rebounds, 26.3 assists, …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Las Vegas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Thunder play Houston. Houston ranks fourth in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Tari Eason averaging 3.7. LAST 10 …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who will play Wednesday’s Golden State-Houston winner in a semifinal on Saturday in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City’s …

Thunder beat Pelicans 119-109 for their 7th victory in last 8 games
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Thunder beat Pelicans 119-109 for their 7th victory in last 8 games

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 31 points in the first quarter and Jalen Williams added 27 to power the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 119-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. The Thunder built a 77-51 halftime lead by dominating New Orleans in the paint and in transition, and won for the seventh …

Charlotte plays Cleveland on home skid
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Charlotte plays Cleveland on home skid

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte is looking to stop its five-game home losing streak with a win over Cleveland. Cleveland is seventh in the league with 28.2 assists per game led by Darius Garland averaging 6.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 1-9, averaging 105.6 points, 44.1 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 8.1 steals …

Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City visits New Orleans in Western Conference action Saturday. Oklahoma City is fourth in the Western Conference scoring 115.5 points per game and is shooting 46.3%. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 103.3 points, 43.4 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 10.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder rout Raptors 129-92 for sixth win seven games
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder rout Raptors 129-92 for sixth win seven games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Jalen Williams had 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Toronto Raptors 129-92 on Thursday night for their sixth win in seven games. Isaiah Joe scored 16 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 rebounds as the Western Conference-leading Thunder improved to 8-3 on the road. Raptors center Jakob Poeltl missed the game …

Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid
1 month ago

Utah faces Oklahoma City, aims to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -14.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Oklahoma City as losers of four straight games. The Thunder’s 13.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Jazz …

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
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1 month ago

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night. Miller’s 3-pointer cut Atlanta’s lead to one, but Hunter answered with two free throws with 9.7 seconds left. Charlotte has been without centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards …

Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green’s 41-point showing
1 month ago

Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green’s 41-point showing

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston plays the Oklahoma City Thunder after Jalen Green scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets’ 122-115 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Oklahoma City ranks eighth in the Western Conference scoring 48.5 points per game in the paint led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 13.6. LAST 10 …

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide
1 month ago

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing four straight games. The Hornets score 107.7 points per game, 12.5 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 105.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as Thunder defeat Lakers 101-93 in NBA Cup game
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1 month ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as Thunder defeat Lakers 101-93 in NBA Cup game

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a 101-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Dalton Knecht scored 20 points, including five 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have dropped four of their last five. Key moment The …

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Miami Heat after LaMelo Ball scored 44 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 95-84 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Hornets average 109.1 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 110.3 the Heat give up. …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 and Thunder bench scores 40 in OKC’s 130-109 rout of Kings
1 month, 1 week ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 and Thunder bench scores 40 in OKC’s 130-109 rout of Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s bench players combined for 40 points in a 130-109 win over Sacramento on Monday night that extended the Kings’ losing streak to four. The Kings bench scored half of what the Thunder’s bench did, and Sacramento shot just 25% from 3-point range. The Thunder will play the …

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84
1 month, 1 week ago

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte 95-84 on Monday night. Moritz Wagner and Cole Anthony each had 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Jonathan Isaac knocked down three fourth-quarter corner 3s …

Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball’s 50-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball’s 50-point game

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Orlando Magic after LaMelo Ball scored 50 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hornets average 16.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Magic give up. …

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month, 1 week ago

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -8.5; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits the Milwaukee Bucks after the Hornets took down the Detroit Pistons 123-121 in overtime. TOP PERFORMERS: Brook Lopez is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the Bucks. Brandon Miller is scoring 18.6 points per …

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Wednesday night. Alex Caruso scored 17 points to help Oklahoma City’s bench outscore Portland’s 44-31. Trail Blazers: Oklahoma City scored 28 points off Portland’s 24 turnovers. Key moment Oklahoma City trailed …

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee plays the Charlotte Hornets after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 59-point game in the Bucks’ 127-120 overtime win against the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte went 21-61 overall, 14-38 in Eastern Conference action and 11-30 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Hornets averaged 15.2 points off of turnovers, 12.1 …

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City takes on the New Orleans Pelicans after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 134-128 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Oklahoma City went 57-25 overall and 36-16 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Thunder allowed opponents to …

Charlotte visits Orlando, aims to break road skid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Charlotte visits Orlando, aims to break road skid

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -5.5; over/under is 215 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will aim to break its three-game road slide when the Hornets visit Orlando. Orlando finished 47-35 overall and 32-20 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Magic averaged 18.6 points off of turnovers, 14.4 second-chance points and …

Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 4th straight road win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 4th straight road win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak. Oklahoma City went 57-25 overall, 36-16 in Western Conference play and 33-8 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Thunder allowed …

Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss

LA Times  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Clippers 134-128 on Monday night in their first game this season without Chet Holmgren. Takeaways Clippers: Oklahoma City scored 32 points off the Clippers’ 24 turnovers. Thunder: Even with several players injured, Oklahoma City’s depth was too much for the Clippers, especially with the Clippers in …

Denver's Grit and Thunder's Intensity: A Battle for Western Supremacy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Denver's Grit and Thunder's Intensity: A Battle for Western Supremacy

Associated Press  

Denver and Oklahoma City will clash in a Western Conference conference matchup. Denver, coming off a 3-3 record, will be looking to bounce back after a 57-25 loss to Oklahoma City last season. The Nuggets, on the other hand, are coming off a 57-25 victory and will be looking to build on their momentum.

Thunder Dominates Magic, Clinches Seventh Win in Western Conference
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Thunder Dominates Magic, Clinches Seventh Win in Western Conference

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86 on Monday night. Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Isaiah Joe led the Thunder with 23, 21, and 13 points respectively. The Thunder shot 45.9% from the field and held a 24-point lead in the third quarter before cruising to the victory.

Oklahoma City's Fight for Survival Collides with Los Angeles in a Western Conference Showdown
2 months ago

Oklahoma City's Fight for Survival Collides with Los Angeles in a Western Conference Showdown

Associated Press  

Los Angeles and Oklahoma City will clash in a Western Conference showdown on Saturday night. Oklahoma City holds a 4-0 advantage after two games, having dominated both teams in the series so far. The Clippers, meanwhile, are coming off a strong performance, having won two games in a row against teams in the Western Conference. The matchup is a testament …

Thunder Dominates Bulls, 114-95, in Season Opener
2 months, 1 week ago

Thunder Dominates Bulls, 114-95, in Season Opener

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Chicago Bulls in their season opener, winning 114-95. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 23 points, while Chet Holmgren added 21 points and 16 rebounds. The Thunder dominated the first half, leading 59-39 before taking a 59-39 lead to the locker room. The Bulls struggled from the outside, shooting only 15 of 53 3-pointers …

Thunder Dominates Nuggets in Season Opener, Clinching Top Seed in West
2 months, 1 week ago

Thunder Dominates Nuggets in Season Opener, Clinching Top Seed in West

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 102-87 in their season opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 28 and 25 points respectively, respectively. Holmgren tied a career high with 14 rebounds, and had five assists and blocked four shots. The Thunder took the lead in the third quarter and held on for the win.

Thunder Star Gilgeous-Alexander Stays Focused Despite Rising Expectations
3 months ago

Thunder Star Gilgeous-Alexander Stays Focused Despite Rising Expectations

Associated Press  

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now one of the league's elite players and is not flying under the radar. He finished second in the league MVP balloting last season and is a key contributor to the Thunder's success. Gilgeous-Alexander is focused on the little things and is determined to maintain the camaraderie of the team.

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks led for just one minute during the first 44-plus minutes of Saturday’s postseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and Dallas advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Thunder. READ | NBA Playoffs …

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans
8 months ago

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — For all the scoring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does for Oklahoma City, his hustle back on defense after having a shot blocked was a pivotal part of a playoff series-clinching victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. “We just know those little things come with winning and we do it every opportunity we get.” Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 10 …

Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4
8 months, 1 week ago

Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Thunder -4.5; over/under is 204.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the series over the New Orleans Pelicans in game four of the Western Conference first round. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in the …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1
8 months, 1 week ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Hours after the NBA announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected as a finalist for the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City’s All-Star guard showed why. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and the top-seeded Thunder edged the New Orleans Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series …

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Associated Press  

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. Indiana beat Milwaukee four times in five matchups — an extra game coming with the Pacers’ victory in the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament — and led the league with 123.3 points per game. Story line: The Magic entered the season as one of the NBA’s youngest …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 125-107 on Friday night to boost their hopes of taking the No. Thunder coach Mark Daignealt wasn’t concerned about other results in the race for homecourt advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs. “We’ve got to run to the finish line.” The Thunder …

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