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Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander help Thunder top Magic and improve to 7-0

Nov. 05, 2024 00:08 AM EST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86 on Monday night to remain the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference. Chet Holmgren added 14 points,...

Thunder extend perfect start with 105-92 win over Clippers

Nov. 03, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their undefeated start to the season by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 105-92 on Saturday night. All five Thunder starters scored in double figures, and the six straight wins to...

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and Thunder stay unbeaten with 137-114 win over Trail Blazers

Nov. 02, 2024 00:49 AM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 28 minutes and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained unbeaten with a 137-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Jalen Williams added 22 points for the Thunder and Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins...

Dort scores 20 points, Holmgren adds 19 as Thunder roll past Spurs 105-93 to remain unbeaten

Oct. 31, 2024 00:14 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort scored 20 points, Chet Holmgren added 19 and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-93 on Wednesday night to remain the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points, and Jalen Williams had...

Gilgeous-Alexander's 35 points help Thunder pull away for 128-104 win over Hawks

Oct. 27, 2024 22:00 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-104 on Sunday night in a matchup of teams that had won their first two games. Gilgeous-Alexander fell just short of what would have...

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to easy win over Bulls, 114-95

Oct. 26, 2024 22:43 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls’ home opener on Saturday. Jalen Williams added 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. ...

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 102-87 win over Nuggets in season opener

Oct. 25, 2024 09:04 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Chet Holmgren added 25 as part of a stellar all-around performance and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Holmgren proved to be a handful on both...

OKC Thunder among the NBA title favorites after breakout season netted them the top seed in the West

Oct. 14, 2024 10:01 AM EDT

Oklahoma City Thunder Last season: 57-25, lost to Dallas in second round of playoffs. COACH: Mark Daigneault (5th season, 143-175). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 at Denver. DEPARTURES: G Josh Giddey, G Lindy Waters III. ADDITIONS: G...

Vince Carter played only a short time in Canada. His impact on Canadian basketball still goes strong

Oct. 13, 2024 06:02 AM EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Even though Vince Carter played only a short time in Canada, his impact on Canadian basketball is still going strong. Those kids who watched him play in Toronto, who dreamed of wearing a jersey with a dinosaur on their chest, who maybe didn't realize yet...

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tries to remain focused as outside expectations rise

Sep. 30, 2024 15:55 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent several years in Oklahoma City as an unheralded scorer on a losing team in a small market. Then, he improved his defense and became an All-Star. Then the Thunder surprised the league and started winning, and Gilgeous-Alexander was...