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Green scores 34 as Rockets snap Thunder's 11-game winning streak with 125-111 victory
Read full article: Green scores 34 as Rockets snap Thunder's 11-game winning streak with 125-111 victoryJalen Green had 34 points, Alperen Sengun added 31 and the Houston Rockets snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 11-game winning streak with a 125-111 victory Friday night.
Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations
Read full article: Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectationsDoc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Nuggets 127-103 in matchup of West leaders
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Nuggets 127-103 in matchup of West leadersShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-103 in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference standings.
Houston Rockets’ Reed Sheppard scores 25 points in first career start
Read full article: Houston Rockets’ Reed Sheppard scores 25 points in first career startOn Monday night, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that saw positive development from one of the team’s emerging youngsters.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making 50-point games a regular occurrence for the West-leading Thunder
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making 50-point games a regular occurrence for the West-leading ThunderShai Gilgeous-Alexander’s putback basket in the fourth quarter put him over 50 points and sent the Oklahoma City crowd into a frenzy.
OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list of players to score 50-plus at least 3 times in 7 games
Read full article: OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite list of players to score 50-plus at least 3 times in 7 gamesShai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just putting up MVP numbers — he’s posting historic ones.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 but Curry and Wiggins lead balanced Warriors past Thunder 116-109
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 but Curry and Wiggins lead balanced Warriors past Thunder 116-109Stephen Curry hit a long 3-pointer with 1:52 left on the way to 21 points, Andrew Wiggins scored 27 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers 134-114 in matchup of NBA leaders
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers 134-114 in matchup of NBA leadersShai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.
Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC's 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA's top teams
Read full article: Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 to end OKC's 15-game winning streak in matchup of NBA's top teamsJarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder win 13th in a row, 116-98 over Clippers
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder win 13th in a row, 116-98 over ClippersShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their franchise-record 13th consecutive regular-season game, 116-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5
Read full article: The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5Here’s how the last few days have gone for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Lose the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee in Las Vegas on Tuesday, spend time airborne over four different time zones on Wednesday, win in Orlando on Thursday, win in Miami on Friday.
The Bucks-Thunder NBA Cup final will have a lot of money at stake
Read full article: The Bucks-Thunder NBA Cup final will have a lot of money at stakeWhen the Milwaukee Bucks clinched their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, plenty of the team’s younger and lesser-paid players were exuberant in the locker room.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinalsShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.
VanVleet has season-high 38 to lead Rockets to 119-116 win over Thunder
Read full article: VanVleet has season-high 38 to lead Rockets to 119-116 win over ThunderFred VanVleet had a season-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks made a go-ahead jump shot late to help the Houston Rockets to a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday night.
NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
Read full article: NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources sayThe NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years.
OKC's Holmgren gets the best of San Antonio's Wembanyama in latest matchup between young 7-footers
Read full article: OKC's Holmgren gets the best of San Antonio's Wembanyama in latest matchup between young 7-footersChet Holmgren gets tired of addressing what he considers a manufactured rivalry with Victor Wembanyama, but he understands the hype.
Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City
Read full article: Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma CityGordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday.
Thunder trade guard Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso, AP source says
Read full article: Thunder trade guard Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso, AP source saysThe Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Read full article: The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together.
Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series leadLuka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff record of 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1
Read full article: Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 to even their Western Conference semifinals series at one win apiece.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the Thunder
Read full article: Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the ThunderLu Dort was the defensive catalyst as the Oklahoma City Thunder held Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinalsShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans
Read full article: Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of PelicansThe Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience.
Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans
Read full article: Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the PelicansJalen Williams highlighted a 24-point performance with a back-breaking 3 with three minutes left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 to complete a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the PelicansShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-85 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 leadShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season
Read full article: Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best seasonThe Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career.
Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, beat Knicks on Gilgeous-Alexander's jumper
Read full article: Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, beat Knicks on Gilgeous-Alexander's jumperShai Gilgeous-Alexander made the go-ahead jumper from the corner with 2.6 seconds left, sending the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 with a 113-112 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night.
Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leaders
Read full article: Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leadersAnthony Edwards scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of teams that entered the night tied for the lead in the Western Conference standings.
Thunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA history
Read full article: Thunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA historyShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and Oklahoma City rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 on Thursday night, a 62-point victory that matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history.
LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid
Read full article: LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skidLeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million.
Thunder rally after allowing late 30-0 run and defeat Mavericks 126-120
Read full article: Thunder rally after allowing late 30-0 run and defeat Mavericks 126-120Jalen Williams scored 23 points and Oklahoma City rallied after allowing Dallas’ NBA-record 30-0 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Mavericks 126-120.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Jokic's 28 points lead Nuggets past Thunder 128-95 in Holmgren's 1st regular-season home game
Read full article: Jokic's 28 points lead Nuggets past Thunder 128-95 in Holmgren's 1st regular-season home gameNikola Jokic had 28 points and 14 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets roll past the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-95.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-inShai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tourament.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodus
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodusShai Gilgeous-Alexander is doing his best to fasttrack the re-building schedule for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the NBA franchise lost Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Chris Paul to trades in the past seven years.
Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat Thunder
Read full article: Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat ThunderKlay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry’s place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114.
Butler, Heat set NBA free throw record, beat OKC 112-111
Read full article: Butler, Heat set NBA free throw record, beat OKC 112-111Jimmy Butler’s three-point play with 12.9 seconds left capped an NBA-record performance by the Miami Heat and gave them a 112-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Embiid has triple-double in 76ers' road victory over Thunder
Read full article: Embiid has triple-double in 76ers' road victory over ThunderJoel Embid had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fifth career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers never trailed in beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-96 on Saturday night.
Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105
Read full article: Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105Jalen Green had 28 points and a career-high nine assists, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, a career-best 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-105.
Bucks top OKC for franchise-record 9th straight to open year
Read full article: Bucks top OKC for franchise-record 9th straight to open yearBrook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise-record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94.
Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent
Read full article: Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talentFrom the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons.
Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight win
Read full article: Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight winDevin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.
NBA-leading Suns win 5th straight, beating Thunder 113-101
Read full article: NBA-leading Suns win 5th straight, beating Thunder 113-101Devin Booker scored 30 points, Cam Johnson added 21 while making all five of his 3-point attempts and the Phoenix Suns won their fifth straight game, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-101.
Tate scores 32, rallies short-handed Rockets past Thunder
Read full article: Tate scores 32, rallies short-handed Rockets past ThunderJae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 32 points and added 10 rebounds, seven assists and five blocked shots, sparking a fourth-quarter rally to lead the short-handed Houston Rockets to a 114-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Grant has season-high 35 points, Pistons top Rockets 112-104
Read full article: Grant has season-high 35 points, Pistons top Rockets 112-104Jerami Grant scored a season-high 35 points to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Houston Rockets 112-104 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the worst teams in the NBA.
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Tatum scores 31, Celtics get first win, 107-97 over Houston
Read full article: Tatum scores 31, Celtics get first win, 107-97 over HoustonJayson Tatum had 31 points and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics avoided their first 0-3 start since the 2013-14 season with a 107-97 win over the Houston Rockets.
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Curry makes 11 3s, scores 49 points to help Warriors roll
Read full article: Curry makes 11 3s, scores 49 points to help Warriors rollStephen Curry scored 49 points in 29 minutes and matched his season best with 11 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-97 on Saturday night.
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Rockets lose team-record 20th straight game, fall to Thunder
Read full article: Rockets lose team-record 20th straight game, fall to Thunder(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)HOUSTON – Mired in a long losing streak, the Houston Rockets twice put the ball in John Wall's hands in the waning moments. The Rockets lost their team-record 20th straight game, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-112 Sunday when Wall missed two shots in the final 10 seconds. This one hurts.”Dort scored 23 points and Isaiah Roby had 18 for the Thunder, who led by as many as 13 points. They shot a sizzling 14 of 21 on 3s in the second quarter, however, and Oklahoma City led 66-62 at halftime. The Rockets hit a franchise-record 28 3s in a win against the Thunder on Feb. 1, just three days before their last win.
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Heat trade Meyers Leonard to Thunder for Trevor Ariza
Read full article: Heat trade Meyers Leonard to Thunder for Trevor ArizaFILE - Miami Heat forward Meyers Leonard, center, greets his teammates before an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, file)MIAMI – The Miami Heat have turned Meyers Leonard's contract into an opportunity to see if Trevor Ariza can help them for the rest of this season. AdThe Heat also said they wish Leonard and his wife Elle “the best of luck in the future.”“He's going to do everything that he possibly can to grow and get better from everything this week," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Ariza has not played an NBA game since March 10, 2020, but the Heat clearly felt he was worth the low-risk gamble. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver fined Leonard $50,000 and barred him from being around the Heat for one week.
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Mavs star Doncic sits out against Thunder with back issue
Read full article: Mavs star Doncic sits out against Thunder with back issueDallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic walks off the court following the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Dallas, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. It was the sixth game of the season of at least 30 points for Doncic, who turned 22 on Sunday. The second missed game of the season for Doncic was Dallas' last before the All-Star Game on Sunday in Atlanta. Carlisle said Doncic has been battling a back issue recently and has worn a heat massage belt in two recent practices. Ad“It's something he needs to take a game,” Carlisle said.
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NBA says strict protocols will be in place for All-Stars
Read full article: NBA says strict protocols will be in place for All-StarsLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Parties may be part of NBA All-Star weekend next month. They just won’t include NBA All-Stars. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association agreed on those rules, the league said in the memo laying out the health and safety protocols that will apply during the break. The league plans to announce starters for the All-Star Game on Thursday, and the reserves on Feb. 23.
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LeBron leads Lakers past Thunder again in OT, 114-113
Read full article: LeBron leads Lakers past Thunder again in OT, 114-113Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) takes the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – LeBron James hit the tying 3-pointer late in regulation and then broke up the Thunder's final possession in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their sixth consecutive victory, 114-113 over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. James had 25 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who survived their third consecutive overtime game. OVERTIME FEATSThe Lakers became the seventh team in NBA history to win three consecutive overtime games. AdLos Angeles hadn't played three straight overtime games since 1991.
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Wolves' Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threat
Read full article: Wolves' Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threatMinnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (5) dunks in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence for pointing a rifle at a family outside his home last fall. COVID-19 precautions could require the county to release him on electronic home monitoring for the duration of the sentence. Beasley approached their vehicle and pointed a rifle as he told them to leave. I humbly apologize for my actions.”As part of the conditions of the sentencing, Beasley was given three years of probation with no use of alcohol or drugs and completion of an anger management program.
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Williams scores 19; Thunder win rematch with Rockets 104-87
Read full article: Williams scores 19; Thunder win rematch with Rockets 104-87(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)(AP) – Kenrich Williams scored 19 points Wednesday night, and the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from a 30-point loss to Houston two days earlier and beat the Rockets 104-87. The Rockets scored a season high for points on Monday and a season low on Wednesday. Eric Gordon scored 22 points and Victor Oladipo added 19 for the Rockets, whose win streak ended at six games. Rockets guard John Wall and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed Wednesday’s rematch. Thunder: Oklahoma City announced Tuesday that starting point guard George Hill would miss at least four weeks with a thumb injury.
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Rockets hit 11 3s in 48-point first quarter, rout Thunder
Read full article: Rockets hit 11 3s in 48-point first quarter, rout ThunderOKLAHOMA CITY – Eric Gordon scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets hit an NBA record-tying 11 3-pointers in a 48-point first quarter, cruising to a 136-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. John Wall scored the first eight points for the Rockets and finished with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists. It was the second straight game the Rockets had a 48-point quarter. Oklahoma City (8-11) led 4-3 before the Rockets went on a 17-0 run and never looked back. The teams will have a day off before meeting against in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
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Nets' Harden to sit out Sunday vs Westbrook, Wizards
Read full article: Nets' Harden to sit out Sunday vs Westbrook, WizardsBrooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) goes to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)NEW YORK – James Harden will sit out the Brooklyn Nets' game Sunday at Washington, preventing his first matchup with Russell Westbrook since both left Houston. The NBA's leader in assists, Harden had 25 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds Friday when the Nets routed Oklahoma City 147-125. Harden and Westbrook played together last season, helping the Rockets reach the second round of the playoffs. Harden then pushed to be traded but Westbrook was dealt first to Washington for John Wall.