With both teams missing their respective star point-guards in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) and Jrue Holiday, the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to topple the Milwaukee Bucks 114-109. With the win, Oklahoma City elevated themselves to 11-15 on the season, good for the 13th seed in the conference— hopscotching the 11-16 Houston Rockets, who funnily enoughContinue reading “Justin Jackson-led Thunder jolt past Bucks 114-109”
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Thunder slip to Nuggets 97-95 in 48-minute thriller
Without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) for the 3rd time in the last 5 games, the Oklahoma City Thunder were walloped by the skin of the Denver Nuggets’ teeth 97-95. This win elevated the Nuggets’ record to 14-11 on the season while the Thunder’s loss set them back to .400 on the year and pushedContinue reading “Thunder slip to Nuggets 97-95 in 48-minute thriller”
Thunder slip up 20-point lead to Lakers, falling 114-113 in overtime duel
The Thunder stepped foot onto the Staples Center with one thing one their mind— revenge. For the Thunder, they were seeking a victory after narrowly falling to the Lakers on Monday, though this game may have been even more gut-wrenching. Despite the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), Oklahoma City hung with the Lakers for allContinue reading “Thunder slip up 20-point lead to Lakers, falling 114-113 in overtime duel”
Thunder narrowly ousted by Lakers 119-112 in overtime jousting match
The Oklahoma City Thunder stomped into the Staples Center Monday with victory on their mind as center Al Horford was back to bluster the starting core. The Thunder put up a valiant effort against the AD-less Lakers, restraining the defending champs until the final buzzer of the contest. For Oklahoma City, this loss pushed themContinue reading “Thunder narrowly ousted by Lakers 119-112 in overtime jousting match”
Thunder narrowly defeat Timberwolves 120-118, despite historic first half
The Oklahoma City Thunder strolled in Saturday with vengeance on their minds after falling inches shy from victory against the Timberwolves on Friday night. For the Thunder, they entered the night with much needed reinforcements with the highly anticipated returns of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort, after they missed time in the team’s last twoContinue reading “Thunder narrowly defeat Timberwolves 120-118, despite historic first half”
Undermanned Thunder pounced by Timberwolves 106-103
Oklahoma City rolled into Friday night with a bare minimum of eight active players on the roster, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), Luguentz Dort (knee), and Theo Maledon (health and safety) being ruled out for Friday’s contest. Despite the rotational setbacks, Oklahoma City was able to make their date with Minnesota an all out slugfest, takingContinue reading “Undermanned Thunder pounced by Timberwolves 106-103”
Breakfast Club-led Thunder blast past Rockets 104-87, en route to biggest win of the year
With both sides unarmed of their respective star point-guards in Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee sprain) and Rocket’s John Wall (rest), the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to topple the Houston Rockets 104-87. The Thunder improved to 9-11 on the season, good for 12th in the conference, but they also indulged in the redemption they thoroughlyContinue reading “Breakfast Club-led Thunder blast past Rockets 104-87, en route to biggest win of the year”
Thunder blasted by Rockets 136-106 on Earth-shattering numbers
The Houston Rockets arrived to the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday with a full head of steam, winning their last five games in a row. The Rockets’ picked up right where they left off on Monday, proving to be too much for the hometown Oklahoma City Thunder to handle, blasting them in a blowout 136-106Continue reading “Thunder blasted by Rockets 136-106 on Earth-shattering numbers”
Thunder outshined by KD-less Nets 147-125 despite Theo Maledon’s record-setting performance
Without leading scorer Kevin Durant, the Brooklyn Nets (13-8) were able to outshine the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-10) 147-125 in the Chesapeake Energy Arena. This win for Brooklyn extended their winning steak to four, while pushing themselves up to second in the Eastern Conference. For Oklahoma City, this loss moved them into a two-way tieContinue reading “Thunder outshined by KD-less Nets 147-125 despite Theo Maledon’s record-setting performance”
Thunder burn Suns 102-97 in Chris Paul’s reunion
Chris Paul’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder over the offseason set the dominos in place for a complete rebuild for the 2020-21 season. For Paul and his newfound teammates with the Phoenix Suns, they have playoff aspirations right in front of their minds. The Suns game against the Thunder was supposed to put themContinue reading “Thunder burn Suns 102-97 in Chris Paul’s reunion”