Tag: Thunder
Mavericks get boost from newcomers, thump Thunder
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic winks, after sinking a three-point shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, and the Dallas Mavericks matched their longest winning streak of the season at four games…
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Hornets send Gordon Hayward to Thunder
FILE – Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward brings the ball upcourt against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired often-injured small forward Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard…
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Jazz dominate paint in upset of Thunder
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a…
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Thunder mount big comeback to beat Raptors in double OT
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, looks to shoot over Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr., right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips) OKLAHOMA CITY — Josh Giddey scored 24 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame…
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Duren’s first 20-20 game leads Pistons upset of Thunder
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is hugged by guard Monte Morris after the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s…
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Thunder stop Jazz winning streak
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Jalen Williams had 11 of his 27 points in the fourth…
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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder past Wizards
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Chet Holmgren added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder led most of the way…
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As Thunder crack T’Wolves, Pistons forge ugly NBA record
Cade Cunningham’s 41 points weren’t enough to save the Pistons. —USA TODAY Sports Chalk up loss No. 27 for the Detroit Pistons. And while at it, chalk up a big one for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, fueled by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, knocked off Western Conference leaders Minnesota, 129-106, on Tuesday while…
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NBA: LeBron James scores 40, Lakers beat Thunder to end skid
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, left, as forward Kenrich Williams, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles…
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NBA: Thunder stop Clippers’ nine-game winning streak
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) celebrates near Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) and forward Paul George (13) after Holmgren bounced the ball to himself off the backboard and then dunked during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) OKLAHOMA CITY…
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