Gilgeous-Alexander ties career high with 45 points as Thunder beat Pacers for ninth straight win
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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 an 8-0 run to go ahead 111-107 with 1:39 remaining. Key moment Gilgeous-Alexander sank a 3-pointer from 26 feet to push the Thunder’s lead to 114-109 with 59 seconds left.

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Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Los Angeles after 40-point outing
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13 hours, 8 minutes ago

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

Associated Press  

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
16 hours, 14 minutes 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
2 days, 17 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 …

Charlotte hosts Oklahoma City after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
5 days, 13 hours 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: …

Oklahoma City visits Indiana after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41-point performance
1 week 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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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Jalen Williams scores 33 points, Thunder remain red-hot by topping Heat 104-97
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111
1 week, 5 days ago

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 18 rebounds, Myles Turner added 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns 120-111 on Thursday night. Bradley Beal added 16 points after missing two games because of a swollen right knee. The Suns shot 49% from the floor, but had 16 turnovers that led to 29 Indiana points. Key …

Thunder hold off Orlando’s comeback bid, beat the Magic 105-99 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams
1 week, 5 days 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 …

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
2 weeks ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Milwaukee
2 weeks, 2 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, …

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final

LA Times  

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston
2 weeks, 5 days 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 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, 3 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 …

Ingram, Pelicans to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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
4 weeks, 2 days ago

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

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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 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 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 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 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 …

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

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

Thunder Dominates Magic, Clinches Seventh Win in Western Conference
1 month, 3 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.

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-118, snapping a three-game skid. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 34 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points and the team converted 14 Indiana turnovers into 21 points and 15 offensive rebounds into 14 second-chance points.

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

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
8 months, 1 week ago

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and guard Cason Wallace high five during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, …

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
8 months, 1 week ago

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and guard Cason Wallace high five during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107
8 months, 2 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 …

With All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, young Thunder confident heading into the playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

With All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, young Thunder confident heading into the playoffs

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault used Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s subtle sacrifices to show why the Thunder aren’t like most playoff contenders that carry the “young team” label. “He could go out in a game and be like, ‘I’m going to get 40 tonight.’” Indeed, the All-Star guard — who averages 30.4 points per game — could easily chase …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has preached all season that his team is about the process rather than results. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and Oklahoma City rolled past the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs 127-89. The Thunder ran out to an 11-0 lead as the Spurs missed their first seven shots and didn’t score …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Kings; Sabonis’ double-double streak ends at 61 games
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Kings; Sabonis’ double-double streak ends at 61 games

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in his return from injury, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 20-point deficit to defeat Sacramento 112-105 on Tuesday night as the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis had his double-double streak halted at 61 games. He gave Oklahoma City a much-needed boost against the Kings, scoring the team’s final six points to …

Josh Giddey scores 23 points, Thunder rout Suns 128-103 without Gilgeous-Alexander
9 months ago

Josh Giddey scores 23 points, Thunder rout Suns 128-103 without Gilgeous-Alexander

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City’s No. Josh Giddey scored 23 points to help the Thunder roll past the Phoenix Suns 128-103 on Friday night, despite All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sitting out with a bruised right thigh. He’s helping the Thunder stay well-positioned for the postseason — Oklahoma City tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the best record in the Western …

Oklahoma City faces Phoenix in conference matchup
9 months ago

Oklahoma City faces Phoenix in conference matchup

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns average 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Thunder give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 116.6 …

Jalen Green scores 37, Rockets beat Thunder 132-126 in overtime for 10th straight victory
9 months ago

Jalen Green scores 37, Rockets beat Thunder 132-126 in overtime for 10th straight victory

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Houston Rockets didn’t care that they beat an Oklahoma City squad that was missing its best player, All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jalen Green scored 37 points and Houston won its 10th straight game, defeating the Thunder 132-126 in overtime on Wednesday night. We worked hard.” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said it’s all about stacking victories. Jalen …

Williams scores 26, Thunder rally to top the Pelicans 119-112 after losing a 20-point lead
9 months ago

Williams scores 26, Thunder rally to top the Pelicans 119-112 after losing a 20-point lead

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The Oklahoma City Thunder lost a 20-point, second-half lead, but not their composure. “We don’t flinch,” said Thunder guard Josh Giddey, who scored 25 points. “You just got to be able to stay level-headed through a swing either way.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points, including a tying 3 with 1:29 left, despite playing through a sore quadriceps …

Bucks beat the Thunder 118-93
9 months, 1 week ago

Bucks beat the Thunder 118-93

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton recorded his second career triple-double and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-93 on Sunday. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points — the first time since Jan. 19 he was held below 20 — and sat out the entire fourth quarter after the …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 as Thunder win 4th straight, hand Raptors 9th consecutive loss
9 months, 1 week ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 as Thunder win 4th straight, hand Raptors 9th consecutive loss

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points in his only regular-season trip to his homeland, Chet Holmgren had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 123-103 on Friday night. We’re going to look in the mirror and try to figure out how we can do that more often.” …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 to lead Thunder past Doncic-less Mavericks 126-119
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 to lead Thunder past Doncic-less Mavericks 126-119

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and nine rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 126-119 on Thursday night. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said before the game that an MRI on the NBA scoring leader’s injury turned up “clean,” meaning it likely will be a short-term issue. And I thought offensively, how we …

D’Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104
9 months, 3 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell hit five 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and Anthony Davis added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It’s no fluke.” In his first game since scoring his record 40,000th career point in a loss to Denver, James nearly got a triple-double …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 points, Thunder hold off Suns 118-110 to regain top spot in West
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 points, Thunder hold off Suns 118-110 to regain top spot in West

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 118-110 on Sunday night to take the Western Conference lead, rebounding after blowing a 24-point lead. Gordon’s 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter made it 91-89, the Suns’ first lead since the first quarter. “I was trying so hard to get Kevin involved instead …

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