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Hornets fall to OKC in Friday road match



Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth in a row, 141-106 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Chet Holmgren added 14 points, five rebounds and three blocks for Oklahoma City, which clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive season when Milwaukee beat the Lakers on Thursday.
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Source: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/s...2025/275-f772beb4-b11f-474e-9e1f-87a764c1068b
 
Clippers, Thunder battle in heavyweight Western clash



After a run of eight victories in nine games, that includes a win over the best team in the Eastern Conference, the revived Los Angeles Clippers will now test themselves against the best in the West. The seventh-place Clippers will match wits with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif., in a duel against a team on an even better run with 12 victories in their past 13 games. While the Cavaliers had the NBA's top record when the Clippers (40-30) fashioned a 132-119 home victory on Tuesday, it is the Thunder that are on top of the league now. In fact, the Thunder (58-12) clinched the top playoff seed in the Western Conference on Thursday.
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/bask...-battle-heavyweight-western-clash-2025-03-22/
 
OKC Thunder, LA Clippers clash in final regular-season matchup



The Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Lakers soon enough, but Sunday night, they face the hottest team in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome. Victories are stacking up late in the season for the Clippers (40-30) with the return of Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers enter the matchup with the Thunder riding a five-game winning streak. Five is also the number of consecutive wins for the Thunder.
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Source: http://www.news9.com/story/67dffa17...lippers-clash-in-final-regular-season-matchup
 
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder beat Clippers 103-101 for 6th straight victory



Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and eight assists, Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to six games by holding on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101 on Sunday night. Isaiah Hartenstein added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaylin Williams scored 12 points. The Thunder won despite missing Jalen Williams (hip) and Chet Holmgren (hip), their second- and third-leading scorers, respectively.
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/gilgeous-alexander-scores-26-thunder-040657951.html
 
Kawhi Leonard's Two-Word Statement on OKC Thunder Goes Viral



On Sunday night, the LA Clippers had both their hearts and their five-game winning streak broken by the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC showed why they're the best defense in the NBA, while the Clippers showed why they're a top-five defense themselves. Unfortunately, the came game down to a very crucial missed call that could have given the Clippers the lead. Regardless, OKC's defense still deserved all the credit in the world.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/new...tement-on-okc-thunder-goes-viral-01jq5s1a7ssc
 
OKC Thunder Expected to See Clippers in First Round of NBA Playoffs



The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a unique position in the Western Conference, having already clinched a postseason berth and, more specifically, the No. 1 seed. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues a likely MVP campaign, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein continue to build their double-big rapport, and Jalen Williams is amid a hip injury suffered against the Nuggets weeks ago. Essentially, the team is in hurry up and wait mode regarding who they'll face in the postseason.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/okc-thunder-expected-la-clippers-in-first-round-of-nba-playoffs
 
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Made NBA History In Thunder-Kings Game



On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder played the Sacramento Kings in California. The Thunder won by a score of 121-105. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the win with 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists while shooting 10/23 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time. Mar 25, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The All-Star guard also made NBA history. Via The NBA : "SGA NOW HAS THE FIFTH LONGEST STREAK OF 20+ POINT GAMES IN
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Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fa...xander-made-nba-history-in-thunder-kings-game
 
In thick of playoff fight, Grizzlies visit Thunder



The Oklahoma City Thunder's spot in the postseason pecking order is secure with 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, are fighting for playoff positioning. Thursday night, the teams will square off in Oklahoma City. The Grizzlies still have a shot at a top-four seed, battling with Denver and the Lakers for third in the Western Conference.
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/thick-playoff-fight-grizzlies-visit-thunder-2025-03-27/
 
Thunder predicted to lose Chet Holmgren's well-rounded backup in trade this offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the deepest rosters in the league, which is why they sit at an NBA-best 60-12 record. If they do that, OKC may have to part ways with center Jaylin Williams, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus writes. "Oklahoma City could have as many as three first-round picks this year and may need to create roster space," Pincus said. Jaylin Williams has had continuity with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, power forward/center Chet Holmgren, and forward Jalen Williams.
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Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba...ckup-trade-offseason/2fc71445b1bc173084c0977a
 
OKC Thunder: Jalen Williams, Mark Daigneault Reflect on Josh Giddey Trade



On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome Josh Giddey back to the Paycom Center for the first time as a visitor. The OKC Thunder pulled off a one-for-one swap with the Chicago Bulls this summer that shipped Giddey to the Windy City and netted back defensive ace Alex Caruso. Clearly, the homecoming aspect is massive but Giddey's post-All-Star Break numbers has gained more attention to this trade in recent weeks. At practice on Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder made head coach Mark Daigneault and All-Star Jalen Williams available to the assembled media.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news...-mark-daigneault-reflect-on-josh-giddey-trade
 
Skyforce come back to knock off Oklahoma City 111-107



Sioux Falls, S.D. (Skyforce) – The Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Oklahoma City Blue 111-107 despite trailing late in the fourth quarter on Friday night from the Sanford Pentagon. With the victory, Sioux Falls (18-15) stays in the postseason hunt, while Oklahoma City has been eliminated. The win marked the 10th home victory in the last 11 […]
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Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/skyforce-come-back-knock-off-040217500.html
 
Thunder's Jalen Williams drops awesome take on Josh Giddey's success with Bulls



Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams didn't miss his former teammate, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, make a game-winning shot from halfcourt in a 119-117 emphatic win against the Los Angeles Lakers. While Williams and the Thunder were capturing their historic 61st win of the regular season, Giddey drained a walk-off buzzer-beater in All-Star LeBron James' face. After Thunder practice, Williams reacted to Giddey's absurd shot, which went viral on social media.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklaho...-drops-awesome-take-josh-giddey-success-bulls
 
Oklahoma City takes on Chicago, seeks 10th straight victory



Chicago Bulls (33-41, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (62-12, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City heads into a matchup against Chicago as winners of nine games in a row. The Thunder are 33-5 on their home court. Oklahoma City averages 120.1 points while outscoring opponents by 13.2 points per game. The Bulls have gone 19-18 away from home. Chicago ranks second in the Eastern Conference with 18.2 fast break points per game led by Coby White averaging 4.5. The Thunder are shooting 48.1% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 46.9% the Bulls allow to opponents. The Bulls are shooting 46.7%
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Source: https://abc7chicago.com/post/oklahoma-city-takes-chicago-seeks-10th-straight-victory/16105373/
 
Despite Making History, SGA and OKC Thunder Remain Focused on Bigger Picture



Five days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Sacramento Kings by 16 points to reach 60 wins for the first time since the 2012-13 season. On Thursday night, it beat the Memphis Grizzlies by 21 points and set a franchise record in single-season wins. The Thunder then took down the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night to tie the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors with 48 double-digit wins, the second-most in league history. Oklahoma City is on pace to achieve the highest average point differential (+13.2) ever, passing the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers — which also had a record 50 double-digit victories.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news...exander-and-thunder-focused-on-bigger-picture
 
The 10 Greatest Players In Thunder History, Ranked



The Oklahoma City Thunder is the most recently relocated NBA franchise, moving from Seattle in 2008. The Thunder have fallen short of that goal since their move to OKC, but they've had some remarkable talent and some very exciting teams over the past 15 seasons. Let's revisit some of the Thunder's greatest players since 2008 and rank the top 10. Jeff Green was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the fifth pick of the 2007 draft and traded to the Seattle Supersonics in the Ray Allen trade.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/10-greatest-players-in-thunder-history-ranked
 
Thunder's Mark Daigneault celebrates Isaiah Joe's 'unwavering confidence' vs. Bulls



In 2024-25, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has a few signature shooting performances under his belt, connecting on eight threes on three separate occasions, including Monday's 145-117 win against the Chicago Bulls. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Joe drain eight threes twice in January. After making five in Saturday's win against the Indiana Pacers, Isaiah did it again in the first half against the Bulls.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklaho...brates-isaiah-joe-unwavering-confidence-bulls
 
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