New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 month, 1 week 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 score 112.7 points per game and shoot 45.5% from the field last season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 110.7 last season.

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Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
1 day, 11 hours 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 …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston
1 week, 3 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 …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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1 week, 3 days ago

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

Hindustan Times  

NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. HT Image DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De'Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. …

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
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1 week, 3 days ago

Sabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray each added 18 points for the Kings, who have won three straight and four of five. Trey Murphy …

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Sacramento
1 week, 5 days ago

Ingram and the Pelicans host conference foe Sacramento

Associated Press  

Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -5.5; over/under is 230.5 BOTTOM LINE: Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans host De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in Western Conference play. New Orleans is the worst team in the Western Conference averaging 105.0 points per game. The Pelicans average 105.0 points …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 5 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 …

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win
2 weeks ago

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to extend its seven-game win streak with a victory against Oklahoma City. The Thunder average 13.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 12.5 per game the Mavericks …

Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green’s 41-point showing
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid
3 weeks, 2 days ago

New Orleans plays New York, aims to end road skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will attempt to stop its nine-game road losing streak when the Pelicans play New York. New York averages 117.8 points while outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 120.8 points, 42.1 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.1 steals and …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as Thunder defeat Lakers 101-93 in NBA Cup game
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

New Orleans takes on Memphis on 6-game slide
3 weeks, 4 days ago

New Orleans takes on Memphis on 6-game slide

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans enters the matchup against Memphis after losing six in a row. The Grizzlies average 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer makes per game than the Pelicans give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season, 119-93 over the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. He finished with 14 points, but missed all seven of his first-half shots and shot 5 of 17 overall as the Pelicans lost their …

Toronto faces New Orleans on 10-game road skid
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Toronto faces New Orleans on 10-game road skid

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will aim to stop its 10-game road skid when the Raptors play New Orleans. The Raptors average 112.2 points per game, 2.9 fewer than the 115.1 the Pelicans give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 101.2 points, 43.7 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.2 …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 and Thunder bench scores 40 in OKC’s 130-109 rout of Kings
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Haliburton scores 34 and delivers key plays in the clutch to send Pacers past Pelicans 114-110
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Haliburton scores 34 and delivers key plays in the clutch to send Pacers past Pelicans 114-110

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton finished with 34 points and 13 assists and made a season best nine 3-pointers on Monday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 114-100. CJ McCollum added 23 points in his first action in nearly a month, and Elfrid Payton dished out a career high 21 assists — the most in an …

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide
1 month ago

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -10.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Dallas looking to break its five-game road skid. New Orleans is at the bottom of the Western Conference scoring averaging only 104.6 points per game while shooting 43.8%. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 4-6, …

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on New Orleans. New Orleans finished 49-33 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 21-19 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans averaged 115.1 …

Los Angeles takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 4th straight road win
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

New Orleans and Cleveland Set to Clash in Non-Conference Showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Orleans and Cleveland Set to Clash in Non-Conference Showdown

Associated Press  

New Orleans and Cleveland clash in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers hold the edge with a 8-0 record, while the Pelicans are struggling at 3-5. The Pelicans will be without key players Trey Murphy, Jordan Hawkins, and CJ McCollum due to injuries. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are without Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, and Emoni Bates due to illnesses. …

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

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: A Battle for Western Conference Supremacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers: A Battle for Western Conference Supremacy

Associated Press  

New Orleans and Portland will clash in a Western Conference conference matchup. New Orleans, who finished 14th in the conference, boasts a strong defense, averaging 30 points and 22 rebounds per game. On the other hand, Portland, ranked 8th, struggles offensively, scoring only 8.3 points per game in conference play. The Pelicans, who finished 12th, boast a potent offense, averaging …

Pelicans vs. Hawks: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Position in the West and East
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans vs. Hawks: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Position in the West and East

Associated Press  

New Orleans and Atlanta will clash in a non-conference matchup on Sunday. New Orleans comes into the game with a 49-33 record at home, while Atlanta sits at 36-46 on the road. The Pelicans boast a potent offense led by Trey Murphy, while the Hawks' strength lies in their balanced scoring distribution with De'Andre Hunter and Luka Doncic.

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak
1 month, 3 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.

Oklahoma City's Fight for Survival Collides with Los Angeles in a Western Conference Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Top-seeded Thunder say their maturity matters more than youth heading into playoffs vs. Pelicans
8 months ago

Top-seeded Thunder say their maturity matters more than youth heading into playoffs vs. Pelicans

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — After fielding seemingly the millionth question about how young his team is, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault explained why it’s not relevant in Oklahoma City’s case. We’ve got to go into OKC with a sense of urgency, defensively especially, and then just try to find our best offense.” While the Thunder are growing tired of hearing about their …

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

New Orleans and Los Angeles square off for play-in game
8 months, 1 week ago

New Orleans and Los Angeles square off for play-in game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Lakers -1; over/under is 226.5 PLAY-IN GAME: The Pelicans and Lakers meet to decide the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Los Angeles ranks second in the league scoring 55.6 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 15.9. LAST 10 …

CJ McCollum scores 28 points as Pelicans hold off Warriors 114-109 to help playoff position
8 months, 1 week ago

CJ McCollum scores 28 points as Pelicans hold off Warriors 114-109 to help playoff position

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors realize they will have a hard road to reach the playoffs. McCollum hit a 3-pointer with 1:03 remaining to help seal it and scored 28 points, Zion Williamson had 26 and the New Orleans Pelicans boosted their playoff positioning by beating Golden State 114-109 on Friday night. “You’ve got to …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107
8 months, 1 week 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 …

New Orleans faces Golden State on 3-game win streak
8 months, 1 week ago

New Orleans faces Golden State on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Golden State. The Warriors are shooting 47.7% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points higher than the 46.2% the Pelicans allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 9-1, averaging 114.1 …

With All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, young Thunder confident heading into the playoffs
8 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Williams scores 26, Thunder rally to top the Pelicans 119-112 after losing a 20-point lead
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Detroit faces New Orleans, seeks to halt 5-game skid
9 months ago

Detroit faces New Orleans, seeks to halt 5-game skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons Detroit; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Detroit enters the matchup against New Orleans as losers of five straight games. The Pelicans average 115.8 points per game, 4.4 fewer than the 120.2 the Pistons allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 3-7, averaging 107.4 points, 48.0 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.7 blocks …

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

Harris and the 76ers take on Ingram and the Pelicans
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris and the 76ers take on Ingram and the Pelicans

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference play. The Pelicans average 116.6 points per game, 2.8 more than the 113.8 the 76ers give up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Buddy Hield is scoring 12.0 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST …

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