Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss
2 months 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 foul trouble. Key stat: Oklahoma City made 22 of 23 free throws while the Clippers made 20 of 29.

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NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers prevails in showdown with Oklahoma City Thunder
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2 days ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers prevails in showdown with Oklahoma City Thunder

The Hindu  

Jarrett Allen collected 25 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a battle of the NBA’s top two teams. Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Jalen Williams added 25 points and nine assists. Nuggets 126, Clippers 103 Jamal Murray had 21 points …

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it …

Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC’s 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA’s top teams
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC’s 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA’s top teams

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams. The Cavs extended their winning streak to 11, improved the league’s best record to 32-4 — 11-0 against the West — …

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets
3 days, 10 hours ago

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets

LA Times  

Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it to 16 at halftime. …

NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
5 days, 1 hour ago

NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over Boston Celtics on Sunday. Rockets 119, Lakers 115 Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension, and Houston held on to defeat visiting Los Angeles. Cavaliers 115, Hornets 105 Darius Garland scored 25 points and …

Clippers can’t recover after giving up 19-point lead in loss to Timberwolves
5 days, 10 hours ago

Clippers can’t recover after giving up 19-point lead in loss to Timberwolves

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball next to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the first half of the Clippers’ 108-106 loss Monday. Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Clippers 108-106 on Monday night. Norman Powell led the Clippers with …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33, Thunder top Celtics for franchise-record 15th-straight win
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33, Thunder top Celtics for franchise-record 15th-straight win

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win. Gilgeous-Alexander scored nine points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the game to help the Thunder take an early lead, but Boston rallied and led 65-55 at halftime. …

Powell scores 20, Leonard has 12 points in return as Clippers cruise to 131-105 victory over Hawks
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6 days, 4 hours ago

Powell scores 20, Leonard has 12 points in return as Clippers cruise to 131-105 victory over Hawks

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Norman Powell scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard added 12 in his first game of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Leonard, who missed the Clippers’ first 34 games with what the team described as right knee injury recovery, played 19 minutes. The Clippers had …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets
1 week ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma Thunder extends winning run to 14 games; Celtics beats Rockets

The Hindu  

Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched its winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Thunder, but Wiggins took over in the fourth as Oklahoma City outscored New York …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder win 13th in a row, 116-98 over Clippers
1 week, 1 day ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder win 13th in a row, 116-98 over Clippers

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their franchise-record 13th consecutive regular-season game, 116-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Shaking off a cold shooting first half, the Thunder exploded for 42 third-quarter points and an 18-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Key moment Williams hit a runner at the …

With James Harden out, Clippers fade as Thunder win to set franchise record
1 week, 2 days 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 …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder tops Minnesota Timberwolves, takes winning streak to 12
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder tops Minnesota Timberwolves, takes winning streak to 12

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to its 12th consecutive victory, a 113-105 decision over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Cavaliers 122, Lakers 110 Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Cleveland led nearly wire to wire and beat host Los Angeles for its eighth win in a row. …

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Los Angeles after 40-point outing
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1 week, 3 days ago

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
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Powell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans
1 week, 4 days ago

Powell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on Monday night. With the Pelicans — losers of 10 straight and 19 of 20 — trying to tie the game, Harden adroitly fouled rookie center Yves Missi, …

Thunder rout short-handed Grizzlies 130-106 for their 11th straight victory
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Norman Powell and James Harden power Clippers to win over Pelicans
1 week, 5 days ago

Norman Powell and James Harden power Clippers to win over Pelicans

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden controls the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray in the first half of the Clippers’ 116-113 win Monday night. Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Clippers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on Monday night. Clippers Norman Powell …

Charlotte hosts Oklahoma City after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
2 weeks, 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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2 weeks, 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 …

Norman Powell and Clippers beat slumping Warriors for third time this season
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Norman Powell and Clippers beat slumping Warriors for third time this season

LA Times  

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. tries to stop Warriors guard Dennis Schroder in the first half of the Clippers’ 102-92 win Friday at the Intuit Dome. Norman Powell scored 24 points and the Clippers held on to beat the slumping Golden State Warriors for the third time this season, 102-92 on Friday night. Takeaways Clippers guard Norman Powell, left, tries …

Oklahoma City visits Indiana after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41-point performance
2 weeks, 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 …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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2 weeks, 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 …

Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Powell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Norman Powell scored 29 points, including four in the final 25 seconds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With the game tied at 110, Powell hit a 14-foot jumper with 25 seconds left and then converted two free throws to give the Clippers their third win …

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97
3 weeks ago

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 104-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory. Lu Dort scored 14 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 13 points and 18 rebounds for the Thunder, who improved to 22-5 — the second-best record in the NBA and …

Thunder hold off Orlando’s comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams
3 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
3 weeks, 4 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
4 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 …

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

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

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106
1 month ago

Jalen Green scores 31 to lead Rockets past Clippers 117-106

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jalen Green scored 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday night. Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 22 points off the bench, making a team-best five 3-pointers, and Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 12 rebounds. Amir Coffey sustained a right shoulder contusion in pre-game warmups …

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

Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
1 month 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
1 month 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, 1 week 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 …

Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green’s 41-point showing
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101 on Wednesday night. Takeaways Thunder: Oklahoma City capitalized for 15 first-half points of Golden State’s 11 turnovers. Warriors: Golden State dropped to 3-1 without Curry this …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 and Thunder bench scores 40 in OKC’s 130-109 rout of Kings
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden reacts after scoring against the 76ers on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by 76ers fans …

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
1 month, 3 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 …

Clippers’ offense steps up to end Orlando’s winning streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers’ offense steps up to end Orlando’s winning streak

LA Times  

Two of the NBA’s best defensive clubs collided Wednesday night and with that came the expectations of a slugfest between the Clippers and Orlando Magic. Just taking care of the basketball.” The Clippers’ defensive swagger came from giving up just 109.1 points per game, the fourth fewest, leading the league in steals, collecting 10.3 per game, and ranking seventh in …

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss

LA Times  

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, left, reaches in to force a jump ball with Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of the Clippers’ 125-104 loss Friday. Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five three-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Clippers on Friday night in their NBA Cup opener. …

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 month, 4 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 …

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103
2 months ago

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers barely hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who have won three straight at Intuit Dome after starting 0-4 …

Clippers overcome fatigue and hold off Raptors for fourth consecutive win
2 months ago

Clippers overcome fatigue and hold off Raptors for fourth consecutive win

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick during the first half of the Clippers’ 105-103 win Saturday at the Intuit Dome. We’re up so we had to finish the game out and guys had to play a little bit more minutes than you would like on a back-to-back, but we needed the win.” Clippers guard Kris …

Clippers Rally from 26 Points Deficit to Beat Spurs 113-104
2 months ago

Clippers Rally from 26 Points Deficit to Beat Spurs 113-104

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 in their first win at Intuit Dome. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 23 points, while Amir Coffey added 21 and the Clippers rallied from a 26-point deficit to tie for the third largest comeback in franchise history. The Clippers outscored the Spurs 31-18 in …

Thunder Dominates Magic, Clinches Seventh Win in Western Conference
2 months 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.

Clippers fade in second half against Thunder to remain winless at Intuit Dome
2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers fade in second half against Thunder to remain winless at Intuit Dome

LA Times  

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half of the Clippers’ 105-92 loss at the Intuit Dome on Saturday. “Zu, I think, got ran down a little bit today, a little tired, and he wasn’t his usual self around the basket, finishing,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “So, that …

Oklahoma City's Fight for Survival Collides with Los Angeles in a Western Conference Showdown
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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