Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey lead Thunder past Warriors
March 8, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, Josh Giddey had the seventh triple-double of his career and third of the season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 137-128 on Tuesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29, helps Thunder dominate Rockets
February 16, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder created the kind of momentum they wanted to take into the All-Star break.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to help the Thunder roll past the Houston Rockets 133-96 on Wednesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42 as Thunder blow out Rockets
February 5, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder took what coach Mark Daigneault called a "bloodthirsty mentality" into Saturday's rematch with the Houston Rockets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to help the Thunder blow out Houston 153-121.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 35, leads Thunder past Cavs 112-100
January 28, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, his fourth consecutive game with at least 30, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-100 on Friday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 21 shots and added eight assists and five rebounds.
Gilgeous-Alexander hits winner, lifts Thunder past Nuggets
January 23, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander banked in a decisive 8-foot jumper with 9.2 seconds remaining and finished with 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped Denver’s league-leading nine-game win streak and beat the Nuggets 101-99 Sunday night.
Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory
January 19, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Giddey scores 25, leads Thunder to 124-110 win over Bulls
January 14, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey matched a season high with 25 points and added 10 rebounds, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-110 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Rookie Jalen Williams scored 22 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 for the Thunder, who have won two straight, four of five and completed a sweep of their season series against Chicago.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37, Thunder top 76ers 133-114
January 13, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — For a team that scuffled this season on the road, the Oklahoma City Thunder sure did look like a playoff team in Philly.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and Josh Giddey had 20 to lead the Thunder to a 133-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33, leads Thunder past Mavericks
January 9, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-109 on Sunday night.
It was supposed to be a showdown between two of the league's top scorers in Gilgeous-Alexander and Dallas guard Luka Doncic, but Doncic — the NBA’s scoring leader with 34 points per game — sat out with a sore left ankle.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as Thunder top Portland again
December 22, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers for the second time in three days, 101-98 on Wednesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander had a good week against Portland — he hit a winning basket as time expired against the Trail Blazers on Monday, also in Oklahoma City, to highlight a 35-point performance.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder post physical win over T-Wolves
December 4, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points in his return to action and the Oklahoma City Thunder took advantage of Rudy Gobert's early ejection to post a chippy 135-128 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Williams scores 27 points, Thunder push Spurs’ skid to 9
December 1, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City didn't have star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against San Antoni. Jalen Williams' spot-on imitation was good enough.
Williams scored a season-high 27 points and the Thunder overcame a 20-point second-half deficit to hand the Spurs their ninth straight loss, 119-111 on Wednesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey power Thunder past Knicks
November 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder shot a season-high 62.5% from the field in a 145-135 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Bey scores 25, Pistons’ big 2nd half beats Thunder 112-103
November 8, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-103 on Monday night.
Rookie Jaden Ivey had 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Isaiah Stewart had 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 help Thunder push win streak to 4
November 2, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For a few moments, it seemed like the glory days for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
“MVP! MVP!” chants rained down for a Thunder player late in a win, like they often did during the Kevin Durant/Russell Westbrook era.
OKC’s Gilgeous-Alexander out for season with ankle soreness
March 29, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will sit out the rest of the season following an ankle injury.
Gilgeous-Alexander has missed three of Oklahoma City's last four games with right ankle soreness.
Tatum scores 36, Celtics roll past Oklahoma City 132-123
March 22, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-123 on Monday night.
Tatum has scored 30-or-more points in his last three games, extending the streak on 11-of-19 shooting against Oklahoma City.
Spurs fend off Thunder 122-120 to end 2-game slide
March 17, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 26 points and 12 assists and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Wednesday night, snapping a two-game skid.
Lonnie Walker IV made a 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds remaining as San Antonio salvaged a victory after blowing a 16-point lead in the third quarter.
Terry Rozier shines as Hornets beat Thunder 134-116
March 15, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-116 on Monday night.
Charlotte closed out a perfect two-game trip, rallying after falling behind by as many as 18 points in the second quarter.
Towns, Reid score 20, lead Timberwolves past Thunder 138-101
March 5, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The points are piling for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and so are the wins.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid each scored 20 points to help the Timberwolves defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 138-101 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Roby lead Thunder by Nuggets, 119-107
March 3, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, Isaiah Roby added a career-high 26 and the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder beat the heavily favored Denver Nuggets 119-107 on Wednesday night.
Siakam, Raptors top Thunder 117-98 for seventh straight win
February 10, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 16 rebounds, Fred VanVleet made six 3-pointers and added 21 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-98 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory.
Dort helps Thunder top Trail Blazers 98-81, end 7-game skid
February 1, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — In their first game since leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was injured, the Oklahoma City Thunder scrapped their way to a win.
Lu Dort had 18 points and the Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 98-81 on Monday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves rout Thunder 135-105
January 8, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — D'Angelo Russell had 27 points and 12 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-105 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
Russell made 11 of 12 field goals and 4 of 5 3-pointers.
Thunder beat New Orleans 117-112, end Pelicans’ 4-game run
December 27, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and rookie Aaron Wiggins added a career-high 24 as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat New Orleans 117-112 Sunday night, snapping the Pelicans’ four-game win streak.
Thunder rally, beat sliding Pistons to end 8-game skid
December 7, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Shea Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 13 assists, Luguentz Dort scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied past the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday night in a battle of teams that entered with eight-game losing streaks.
Grizzlies throttle Thunder by NBA-record 73-point margin
December 3, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The game was long decided and the Memphis starters were relegated to cheerleaders on the bench when John Konchar got a steal and headed to the basket.
His right-handed dunk gave the Grizzlies a 145-67 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 3:02 left and a new franchise record for points in a game.
Lu Dort scores 34 points, Thunder beat Rockets 101-89
November 18, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 101-89 on Wednesday night.
It was Dort's fifth straight game scoring at least 20 points, so Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is no longer surprised by the outbursts.
Herro scores 26, short-handed Heat top Thunder 103-90
November 16, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 26 points and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-90 on Monday night.
Miami played without Jimmy Butler (sprained right ankle) and Bam Adebayo (bruised left knee).
Dort’s late layup gives Thunder comeback win over Kings
November 13, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort stole the ball from De’Aaron Fox, then quickly dribbled down the court and made a contested layup in traffic with 1.7 seconds left to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 105-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
Dort’s 27 points lead Thunder past reeling Pelicans, 108-100
November 11, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lu Dort capped off one of his better shooting nights of the young season with three clutch free throws and a dunk to punctuate Oklahoma City's third straight victory.
Dort scored 27 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 24 points, and the Thunder beat the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 108-100 on Thursday night.
Muscala scores 20, Oklahoma City rallies to beat Spurs 99-94
November 8, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder seem to wake up when they get down by double digits.
Mike Muscala scored 20 points in 14 minutes, and the Thunder rallied from 16 points down to beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Sunday night.
Warriors bench gets big minutes as Warriors thump Thunder
October 31, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry's fourth-quarter scoring of late has been a focus of those looking to critique the reigning NBA scoring champion.
Curry didn't score in the final quarter again — because he didn't have to.
Strange losing season finally over for Oklahoma City
May 17, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder finally can move on from the strangest of seasons.
A franchise that had missed the playoffs just once in the previous 11 seasons finds itself in the draft lottery with a 22-50 record.
Pokusevski scores 29, Thunder top Clippers in season finale
May 17, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aleksej Pokusevski scored a career-high 29 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-112 on Sunday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Thunder use 3-point barrage to beat Timberwolves 112-103
March 23, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder relied on strong 3-point shooting Monday night to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-103...
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Donovan, Bulls in OT
January 16, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a career-high 33 points and 10 assists to help Oklahoma City beat the Chicago Bulls and former Thunder coach Billy Donovan 127-125 in overtime Friday night...