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OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
4 days ago
Holmgren was excellent in Game 4 with 24 points, 12 rebounds, two three-pointers and two steals. The 23-year-old center was +21 in 34 minutes as the Thunder took Game 4 by nine points. OKC won every game in the series by at least nine points. The Thunder are on the fast track to repeating as champions with a first round sweep of the Suns.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show again as he continued to dominate the Suns in this series. Over the last three games, the 27-year-old point guard 36.7 points and 8.3 assists while shooting 63.3 percent from the field. 41.7 percent from behind the three-point line and 90.6 percent from the free throw line. With the Thunder advancing, they’ll take on the winner of the Rockets and Lakers series.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
5 days ago
Joe has rejoined the Thunder after missing Saturday’s Game 3 victory for personal reasons. He’ll provide additional depth on the wings as Oklahoma City continues without the injured Jalen Williams (hamstring).
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
6 days ago
Jalen Williams’ absence due to a strained hamstring did not result in more shot attempts for Holmgren in Game 3. In fact, his attempts were cut in half compared to Game 2 on Wednesday. The good news is that the 7-foot-1 forward/center provided three defensive contributions and seven rebounds in 29 minutes on the floor. The Thunder may not need much offense from Holmgren to close out the Suns, but the competition will get stronger as the team advances.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
6 days ago
With no Jalen Williams, who’s week-to-week with a hamstring injury, Mitchell entered the Thunder starting lineup for Game 3. Unsurprisingly, the Suns were fine with the second-year guard getting up shots, and his 20 attempts led Oklahoma City. Mitchell did not shoot the ball well, making 25 percent of his attempts, but the Thunder had enough production from other players to compensate. Just as important was his not hesitating to take those shots, and Oklahoma City will want that to remain the case in Game 4 on Monday.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
6 days ago
The Suns threw their best punch to begin Game 3, but it wasn’t enough to knock the reigning champs off their stride. And Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning league MVP, had a lot to do with that. He made his first seven shot attempts and finished with a playoff career-high 42 points. Gilgeous-Alexander missed just three shots from the field on the day, and the Thunder are one win away from moving on to the second round. Game 4 is on Monday night.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
6 days ago
Joe was listed as doubtful for personal reasons on Friday’s injury report, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. He had six points in 15 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s Game 2 victory. A limited bench player, Joe isn’t a significant loss for the defending champion Thunder.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
7 days ago
Joe had six points in 15 minutes off the bench in the Thunder’s Game 2 victory over the Suns on Wednesday. Listed as doubtful on the injury report for personal reasons for Saturday’s Game 3, Joe is unlikely to play. He’s not a significant loss for the Thunder.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
8 days ago
Jay Dub will be out for at least a week as the Thunder head to Phoenix. His absence means that Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins could all see additional run.
Source: Shams Charania
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
9 days ago
Williams got off to a blazing-hot start in Wednesday’s contest, scoring all 19 of his points in the first half, missing only one shot along the way; he scored it effectively both inside and outside the paint. Yet, his night ended prematurely after injuring his hamstring midway through the third quarter on a driving layup attempt. He exited the game at the next deadball, exited to the locker room, and never returned to the game. Williams was never officially ruled out, so perhaps that’s an encouraging sign ahead of Game 3. His status is certainly one to monitor over the coming days.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
9 days ago
Holmgren anchored the middle defensively for the Thunder in a major way on Wednesday. The former second-overall pick repeatedly erased shots at the rim to account for two-thirds of his team’s total blocked shots, and had success at cleaning up the defensive glass. He scored in spurts on the offensive end to finish as one of OKC’s top scorers, with the three-point shot being a major factor. As he’s been effective on both ends of the floor, Holmgren is off to a strong start to begin the series. He’ll look to keep rolling in Game 3.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
9 days ago
On the heels of winning the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year award, SGA nearly put up 40 points on the eighth-seeded Suns. As usual, he was effective in the midrange, found production from beyond the arc, and was active at the charity stripe. Additionally, the reigning league MVP racked up several beautiful assists, enough to nearly notch a double-double, while also tying a team-high in steals. Essentially, Gilgeous-Alexander did it all for the Thunder in their Game 2 rout and will have a chance to do it again in Game 3.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander led the NBA with 175 total clutch points and 6.5 points per game in clutch time, defined as games within five points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime, according to a release from NBA PR. He also made a league-leading 16 go-ahead field goals in clutch time. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the regular season as the overwhelming favorite to repeat as Most Valuable Player. He had 25 points in Sunday’s Game 1 victory over the Suns with Game 2 on Wednesday.
Source: NBA PR
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
12 days ago
J-Dub and the Thunder grabbed control of Game 1 early and never looked back, winning by 35 points. As a playmaker, Williams was especially impactful during the second quarter, as he accounted for six points and four assists. Oklahoma City is a heavy favorite in this series, and its depth and defense carried the day in Game 1. They’ll look to do the same in Game 2 on Wednesday.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 days ago
Holmgren came out hot in Game 1, scoring 13 points in the first quarter. He didn’t offer much production after that, but the Thunder really didn’t need much from him. Holmgren’s final line only lacked an assist, and he was one of three starters to block two shots. Oklahoma City’s bigs were excellent defensively, with Isaiah Hartenstein (eight points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks) and Jaylin Williams (five points, four rebounds, two assists, four steals and one three-pointer) joining Holmgren in recording at least two “stocks.” Holmgren is one of the finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, joining San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama and Detroit’s Ausar Thompson.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 days ago
The Thunder began the postseason portion of their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Suns, with the reigning league MVP leading the way. Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t shoot the ball well from the field, but his ability to apply pressure off the dribble and get to the foul line compensated for that. SGA was also responsible for seven assists, and the nature of Sunday’s game meant he needed to play just 29 minutes. Oklahoma City hosts Game 2 on Wednesday.
OKC • Center • #15
19 days ago
Carlson got a second straight start, and he was incredibly productive in both. He contributed 49 points, 22 rebounds, six blocks and eight triples as a starter over the last two games. Carlson is on a two-way deal, and he spent most of the season in the G League. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both healthy, Carlson won’t see the floor much outside of blowouts during the playoffs.
OKC • Guard • #44
19 days ago
Topić got his second straight start, which allowed him to record his second straight double-double. Having been diagnosed with cancer in October, Topić miraculously made his NBA debut in February, but he played a limited role up until the last two games. He still has plenty of upside, and he’ll likely be in the rotation for OKC next season. However, he won’t see the floor much during the playoffs.
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19 days ago
Sandfort signed a two-way deal with OKC in March, and this was just his fourth appearance. The Thunder already clinched the best record in the league, which led to him playing 28 minutes for a second straight game. He had a monster performance off the bench in this game, but he likely won’t see the floor during the playoffs. Still, it was an impressive performance, and he’ll certainly be kept around the organization.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
20 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Joe remain out for Oklahoma City’s final regular-season game, as the outcome will not affect playoff seeding. Nikola Topić started at point guard on Friday and played 39 minutes; he’ll likely take on a similar workload on Sunday. Brooks Barnhizer and Payton Sandfort played significant minutes off the bench against the Nuggets and will remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
20 days ago
With nothing on the line in Sunday’s game, the Thunder are once again resting their rotation player of note, save Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain. Dort only played 20 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets; look for him to take on a similar workload on Sunday. Wiggins, McCain and Nikola Topić should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
20 days ago
With the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference secured earlier this week, the Thunder’s priority has been getting their rotation players to full strength. No Holmgren, Hartenstein or JayWill means that Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams will play significant minutes on Sunday, as was the case in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center • #15
21 days ago
Carlson has appeared in 72 games over the last two seasons with the Thunder, but hasn’t distinguished himself very much in his 9.1 minutes per game. That changed on Friday as he played 37 minutes and had a great game against the Nuggets. Carlson had 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. He’s still buried on the depth chart when the Thunder’s regulars are healthy and active.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
22 days ago
Wallace and Mitchell are a couple of Oklahoma City’s rotation players who won’t play against the Nuggets on Friday. Several starters have also been ruled out, leaving the Thunder with limited depth. They locked up the top overall seed on Wednesday and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
22 days ago
Hartenstein and Joe are among the several Thunder players who have been ruled out of Friday’s matchup with the Nuggets. OKC officially clinched homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs after defeating the Clippers on Wednesday. Friday’s game, however, could affect the Nuggets’ standing in the Western Conference standings.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
22 days ago
Williams and Caruso are several key Thunder players who will miss Friday’s game, as the Thunder have officially clinched homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. The roster runs deep; guys like Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain could see an increased workload against Denver.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
22 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren are two of several OKC starters who have already been ruled out of Friday’s contest. The Thunder just came off a back-to-back in Los Angeles, in which both SGA and Holmgren finished with a double-double against the Clippers. They have secured the first seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
23 days ago
21 minutes was all Joe needed to leave his mark on Wednesday’s game. Off the bench, he buried four three-pointers and finished as Oklahoma City’s second-leading scorer on the evening. Joe is one of many reliable wing options on a Thunder team that can go deep into its bench. While he may not have had a major fantasy impact, Joe has put together another strong season for OKC — he’ll likely have some big moments in the postseason.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
23 days ago
Not much was required from SGA on Wednesday for the Thunder to collect the win. Yet, he logged another 20-point game and really controlled the contest as a facilitator, tallying double-digit assists en route to a double-double. The reigning MVP has been consistent throughout the season and is averaging 30 or more points for the fourth straight season. Wednesday’s victory locked OKC into the top spot in the Western Conference standings, giving them homecourt advantage throughout the postseason.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
23 days ago
Chet had it all clicking on Wednesday, on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he only missed three shots on the night while using the three-point line to help tally 30 points; his handful of assists shouldn’t be ignored, either. And the versatile big man also dominated the game on the defensive end by combining for six stocks in his 31 minutes of game action. The Clippers had very few answers for him, and the Thunder cruised to a comfortable win to clinch the first seed in the Western Conference.