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Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
1 day, 8 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 …

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Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team
3 days, 10 hours ago

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team

The Hindu  

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were among those named to the NBA Cup all-tournament team announced on Thursday. Antetokounmpo’s triple-double led the Bucks over Oklahoma City 97-81 in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final at Las Vegas, completing an unbeaten run that included a semifinal win over Atlanta. Other spots on the select squad went to …

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Las Vegas seems odds-on for NBA expansion
4 days, 15 hours ago

Las Vegas seems odds-on for NBA expansion

China Daily  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate during the fourth quarter of the NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada. "I think it would be great," said Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose team lost to Milwaukee 97-81 in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday night. …

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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
5 days, 10 hours 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 …

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Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each
5 days, 10 hours ago

Giannis and Bucks celebrate NBA Cup glory after destroying the Thunder... and banking a six-figure sum each

Daily Mail  

Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks have won the second ever NBA in-season tournament, now known as the Emirates NBA Cup, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 at T-Mobile Arena in Nevada. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told NBA insider Chris …

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Postseason feel for Thunder, Bucks in NBA Cup final
6 days, 15 hours ago

Postseason feel for Thunder, Bucks in NBA Cup final

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hope to add the NBA Cup to their list of accomplishments, but they'll need to go through an Oklahoma City Thunder group that's established itself as the premier force in the West. "I think when you approach the game that way, things like being in the finals of the NBA Cup, winning …

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Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories
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1 week, 1 day ago

Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories

CNN  

CNN — The second edition of the NBA Cup championship game will pit the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday after both teams emerged from the in-season tournament semifinals on Saturday. “That was the most important thing down the stretch.” The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with …

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NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
1 week, 2 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 6 days ago

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals

CNN  

CNN — The second annual NBA Cup’s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games. “So, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.” Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots a three against the Dallas Mavericks. Nate Billings/AP Thunder top Mavs with …

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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 …

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Bucks, Knicks return to NBA Cup quarters alongside six debutant sides
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bucks, Knicks return to NBA Cup quarters alongside six debutant sides

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins reaches for a loose ball ahead of Denver Nuggets guards Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun and Jamal Murray as Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga watches on during the fourth quarter of an NBA Cup game in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday. The other six remaining Cup contenders — Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando …

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NBA Cup: Eight teams through to quarterfinals; Milwaukee, New York advance
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA Cup: Eight teams through to quarterfinals; Milwaukee, New York advance

The Hindu  

The NBA Cup quarterfinal matches were announced on Tuesday after group play came to an end. Milwaukee and New York make it back-to-back quarters appearances, while it will be the first time for remaining contenders, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando. Orlando goes to Milwaukee and Atlanta will visit New York on the Eastern Conference side of …

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places

New York Times  

Here it’s December every day … Teams spend the offseason remodeling rosters in a variety of ways. Golden State Warriors Last ranking: 4 In the last week: L vs. OKC, L at PHO Offensive rating: 114.0 Defensive rating: 107.7 New face: Buddy Hield So many players, so little time. Last ranking: 10 In the last week: W at WAS, L …

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Justin Timberlake cancels Oklahoma tour stop with just DAYS notice due to injury
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Justin Timberlake cancels Oklahoma tour stop with just DAYS notice due to injury

Daily Mail  

Justin Timberlake's Oklahoma fans were left disappointed after the singer abruptly canceled his concert scheduled for Monday, December 2 in Oklahoma City. The Sexy/Back hitmaker, 43 — who embarked on his Forget Tomorrow tour in April — made the announcement via Instagram on Saturday, citing an ongoing back injury as the reason. Justin Timberlake 's Oklahoma fans were left disappointed …

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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 …

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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 …

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Lakers’ chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lakers’ chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James attempts a layup against the Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. “They’ve taken a jump but they’re also missing a big piece too,” LeBron James said, citing injured big man Chet Holmgren and guard Alex Caruso. Well coached.” Friday in the final game of their NBA …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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