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 to the competitive nature of the conference, with both teams bringing their A-game to the court.

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Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
1 day, 10 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 …

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 …

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -1; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference play. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 27.1 assists per game led by LeBron James …

Washington faces Los Angeles on home slide
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Washington faces Los Angeles on home slide

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -10.5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington looks to stop its five-game home losing streak with a win against Los Angeles. TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Poole is scoring 21.2 points per game with 2.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Wizards. LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 0-10, …

Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Oklahoma City
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Oklahoma City

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State hosts Oklahoma City aiming to extend its five-game home winning streak. Oklahoma City averages 115.2 points while outscoring opponents by 11.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 7-3, averaging 115.5 points, 50.1 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game …

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 …

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

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 …

Denver's Grit and Thunder's Intensity: A Battle for Western Supremacy
1 month, 2 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, 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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -4.5; over/under is 209 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard is scoring 23.7 points per game with 6.1 …

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
8 months ago

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Clippers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks to start the Western Conference first round. The Clippers won the last regular season matchup 107-88 on Nov. 26 led by …

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 …

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference
8 months, 1 week ago

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — With about 90 seconds remaining, Oklahoma City’s fans stood in unison and began chanting. As the final moments wound down in a 135-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the still-standing Thunder fans celebrated a team that went from winning 24 games two seasons ago to having the best record in the Western Conference this season. Just don’t …

Utah plays Los Angeles, aims to stop road slide
8 months, 1 week ago

Utah plays Los Angeles, aims to stop road slide

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Clippers -13.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Utah travels to Los Angeles looking to end its 13-game road slide. Los Angeles is seventh in the Western Conference with 14.7 fast break points per game led by Kawhi Leonard averaging 3.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 7-3, …

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 …

Durant, Suns to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Durant, Suns to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -4; over/under is 235 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Phoenix is ninth in the Western Conference with 26.5 assists per game led by Devin Booker averaging 6.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 116.6 points, …

Clippers lose to Thunder as their struggles continue against top teams in the West
10 months ago

Clippers lose to Thunder as their struggles continue against top teams in the West

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard directs teammates while being guarded by Oklahoma City’s Luguentz Dort during the first half of the Clippers’ 129-107 loss Thursday. “In that third quarter, they just started running faster, playing harder,” said Kawhi Leonard, who led the Clippers with 20 points on nine-for-12 shooting. “I mean, you can cut it to four or six and still …

Los Angeles faces conference foe Minnesota
10 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles faces conference foe Minnesota

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 50.8 points per game in the paint led by Leonard averaging 10.2. Minnesota is eighth in the Western Conference scoring 50.8 points per …

Oklahoma City faces Utah on 3-game win streak
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma City faces Utah on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Utah. Oklahoma City scores 120.8 points while outscoring opponents by 8.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 4-6, averaging 123.2 points, 46.4 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 4.4 steals and …

Oklahoma City takes on Minnesota, seeks 8th straight home win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma City takes on Minnesota, seeks 8th straight home win

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -2.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive when the Thunder face Minnesota. Oklahoma City scores 121.2 points while outscoring opponents by 8.2 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 117.1 …

LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid
11 months, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak. “To know I can go out and still make game-winning plays, can affect the game in multiple ways and can still close out a game in the fourth quarter when …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Holmgren has highlight dunk as Thunder end Clippers’ 9-game win streak
1 year ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Holmgren has highlight dunk as Thunder end Clippers’ 9-game win streak

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Chet Holmgren gave Oklahoma City the lead for good with a dunk he threw off the backboard to himself, and the Thunder beat the Clippers 134-115 on Thursday night, ending Los Angeles’ nine-game winning streak. But it was tough.” Holmgren’s play sparked a 13-0 run, and Oklahoma City led by double digits …

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers’ win streak ends at nine
1 year ago

Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers’ win streak ends at nine

LA Times  

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren celebrates after bouncing the ball to himself off the backboard and then dunking. Asked about the severity of Leonard’s injury, coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard was “day to day.” The team next plays Saturday in a home matinee against Eastern Conference-leading Boston. The loss, the Clippers’ first since Nov. 30, “doesn’t take away from what we’ve …

Oklahoma City hosts Utah after overtime win against Golden State
1 year ago

Oklahoma City hosts Utah after overtime win against Golden State

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -12.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts the Utah Jazz after the Thunder took down the Golden State Warriors 138-136 in overtime. The Thunder average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer makes per game than the Jazz allow. …

NBA result: Clippers move into fifth in West by holding off Lakers
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Clippers move into fifth in West by holding off Lakers

The Hindu  

Norman Powell scored 27 points off the bench and Kawhi Leonard added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers moved closer to securing a top-six spot in the Western Conference with a 125-118 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Ivica Zubac scored 17 points with 13 rebounds and Russell Westbrook had 14 points against his former team as the Clippers …

Clippers look to get back to winning ways against Chicago Bulls
1 year, 8 months ago

Clippers look to get back to winning ways against Chicago Bulls

The Hindu  

Coming off one of its most embarrassing defeats of the season, Los Angeles Clippers will try to maintain its grasp on a top-six spot in the Western Conference with a home matchup Monday night against Chicago Bulls. “We get stagnant at times trying to look for Kawhi, and when he doesn’t have a good one, we just have to continue …

NBA result: Los Angeles Lakers take down Oklahoma City Thunder, finally reach .500
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Los Angeles Lakers take down Oklahoma City Thunder, finally reach .500

The Hindu  

Anthony Davis scored 15 of his 37 points in the first quarter and added 15 rebounds as Los Angeles Lakers got off to a fast start and held on for a 116-111 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Dennis Schroder scored 21 points and Lonnie Walker IV added 20 for Lakers, who defeated Thunder for the second …

NBA preview: Matchup with Clippers extra special for Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA preview: Matchup with Clippers extra special for Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Hindu  

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns this week to the city where his NBA career first took flight, with a chance to cause a disruption for his former team. The Clippers are in fifth place, with a first-round spot secure at the moment, but the Thunder are just 2 1/2 games behind Los Angeles in the standings and are …

Clippers fall to 0-4 with Russell Westbrook after losing another double-digit lead
1 year, 9 months ago

Clippers fall to 0-4 with Russell Westbrook after losing another double-digit lead

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Ty Jerome, left, and forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half on Thursday in San Francisco. The strategy of avoidance is not unique in Westbrook’s career, but was employed to this exaggerated extent for the first time since he joined the Clippers four games ago, and underscored the challenge of …

Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61
3 years ago

Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jamal Shead scored 18 points, Fabian White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 14 Houston beat Oklahoma State 72-61 on Saturday in the lone game of the scheduled Hoop Hype XL College Basketball Showcase doubleheader. Bryce Williams led Oklahoma State with 17 points – 12 of which came from free throws — and was …

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