Addam M. Francisco: Ten-straight wins for the Thunder equal the third-longest winning streak in OKC history. FINAL: OKC 106 | CHA 94 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL – Jalen Williams: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST – Aaron Wiggins: 17 PTS, 5 REB – Isaiah Hartenstein: 12 PTS, 15 REB – Ajay Mitchell: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST. Next up: Memphis in 23 hours.
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Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Hornets 106-94. 10 straight wins for OKC, 25-5 after 30 games.
– SGA: 22-4-6 + 2 steals
– Dub: 20-3-6
– Wiggins: 17 and 5 rebounds + 2 steals
– Hartenstein: 12-15-4
– Ajay: 10-5-4
– JWill: 9-4-6 (3-6 from 3) – 8:22 PM
Thunder beat the Hornets 106-94. 10 straight wins for OKC, 25-5 after 30 games.
– SGA: 22-4-6 + 2 steals
– Dub: 20-3-6
– Wiggins: 17 and 5 rebounds + 2 steals
– Hartenstein: 12-15-4
– Ajay: 10-5-4
– JWill: 9-4-6 (3-6 from 3) – 8:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
SGA tonight:
22 PTS
6 AST
2 STL
OKC wins their tenth straight. pic.x.com/rqrgrqfrGH – 8:19 PM
SGA tonight:
22 PTS
6 AST
2 STL
OKC wins their tenth straight. pic.x.com/rqrgrqfrGH – 8:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Man, two impressive passes by Jaylin Williams ends in an assist to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Such good process with the ball, esp. for a big man. – 7:40 PM
Man, two impressive passes by Jaylin Williams ends in an assist to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Such good process with the ball, esp. for a big man. – 7:40 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really good find by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander firing the ball to the dunker spot to Aaron Wiggins to notch 10 points in the 1st. – 6:27 PM
Really good find by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander firing the ball to the dunker spot to Aaron Wiggins to notch 10 points in the 1st. – 6:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Hornets
SGA
Mitchell
Wiggins
JDub
Hartenstein
Ajay Mitchell getting his first career start.
OKC trying to win their 10th straight game. – 5:35 PM
Thunder starters vs Hornets
SGA
Mitchell
Wiggins
JDub
Hartenstein
Ajay Mitchell getting his first career start.
OKC trying to win their 10th straight game. – 5:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters vs Hornets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Ajay Mitchell
Aaron Wiggins
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 5:34 PM
Thunder starters vs Hornets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Ajay Mitchell
Aaron Wiggins
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 5:34 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
JUST PUBLISHED: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the elusive Double 40 Burger. 🍔 tomthefinder.com/p/sga-and-the-… – 12:46 PM
JUST PUBLISHED: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the elusive Double 40 Burger. 🍔 tomthefinder.com/p/sga-and-the-… – 12:46 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Somehow, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just became the 18th player in the last three seasons to have 40+ points in consecutive games.
He has averaged 30.8 ppg over that span, but had never done 40+ in back-to-back games 🤯 pic.x.com/F8q4hwEUmS – 11:09 AM
Somehow, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just became the 18th player in the last three seasons to have 40+ points in consecutive games.
He has averaged 30.8 ppg over that span, but had never done 40+ in back-to-back games 🤯 pic.x.com/F8q4hwEUmS – 11:09 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the MVP:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 6:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the MVP:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 6:46 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“What else does he have to do to move into [first place in the MVP race]?”
@adaniels33 tells @WorldWideWob Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves to be leading the MVP conversation right now. pic.x.com/kEhP0OX3SI – 5:36 PM
“What else does he have to do to move into [first place in the MVP race]?”
@adaniels33 tells @WorldWideWob Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves to be leading the MVP conversation right now. pic.x.com/kEhP0OX3SI – 5:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most games with a steal and a block this season:
18 — Suggs, Jaren
17 — Goga, AD
16 — Wemby, Turner, Shai pic.x.com/MbJpUVp8p9 – 2:23 PM
Most games with a steal and a block this season:
18 — Suggs, Jaren
17 — Goga, AD
16 — Wemby, Turner, Shai pic.x.com/MbJpUVp8p9 – 2:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA has 86 points in the last 2 games.
Maybe this guy should’ve played on Christmas Day. – 9:27 PM
SGA has 86 points in the last 2 games.
Maybe this guy should’ve played on Christmas Day. – 9:27 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Pacers 120-114. Slow start, but OKC wins the second half 67-53.
– SGA: 45-7-8 (ties career-high)
– Dub: 20-4-5
– Dort: 13-4-7
– Hartenstein: 11 and 13 rebounds
Thunder only had three turnovers. – 9:24 PM
Thunder beat the Pacers 120-114. Slow start, but OKC wins the second half 67-53.
– SGA: 45-7-8 (ties career-high)
– Dub: 20-4-5
– Dort: 13-4-7
– Hartenstein: 11 and 13 rebounds
Thunder only had three turnovers. – 9:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai tonight:
45 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
2 BLK
15-22 FG
4-5 3P
Tied for the most 45-point games this season. pic.x.com/6zOTHyCT5m – 9:23 PM
Shai tonight:
45 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
2 BLK
15-22 FG
4-5 3P
Tied for the most 45-point games this season. pic.x.com/6zOTHyCT5m – 9:23 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
SGA with the dagger, what a crazy shot pic.x.com/gYFLPI2kKS – 9:22 PM
SGA with the dagger, what a crazy shot pic.x.com/gYFLPI2kKS – 9:22 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
45 PTS (ties career high)
15-22 FG
4-5 3PT
11-11 FT
7 REB
8 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 TO
1 dagger 3
MVP performance. pic.x.com/PoLkUhkTS8 – 9:22 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
45 PTS (ties career high)
15-22 FG
4-5 3PT
11-11 FT
7 REB
8 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 TO
1 dagger 3
MVP performance. pic.x.com/PoLkUhkTS8 – 9:22 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers had the lead early, but then were outscored in each of the final three quarters. SGA had 45.
OKC earns NBA-best 9th straight win 120-112, snapping the Pacers’ five-game win streak.
SH 23/9/7 from Nembhard, Siakam scored 22. Just 4 from Haliburton.
Next: Fri. at BOS – 9:22 PM
Pacers had the lead early, but then were outscored in each of the final three quarters. SGA had 45.
OKC earns NBA-best 9th straight win 120-112, snapping the Pacers’ five-game win streak.
SH 23/9/7 from Nembhard, Siakam scored 22. Just 4 from Haliburton.
Next: Fri. at BOS – 9:22 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Thunder take over late and beat the #Pacers. SGA 40-7-8-1-2 on 15/22.
Another strange Haliburton game: 4-2-8 on 2/6.
Indy on to Boston for a 2 game mini series starting tomorrow. – 9:21 PM
#Thunder take over late and beat the #Pacers. SGA 40-7-8-1-2 on 15/22.
Another strange Haliburton game: 4-2-8 on 2/6.
Indy on to Boston for a 2 game mini series starting tomorrow. – 9:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back to back 40 point games.
SGA fantastic down the stretch to lead OKC to their 9th straight win. – 9:20 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back to back 40 point games.
SGA fantastic down the stretch to lead OKC to their 9th straight win. – 9:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MASSIVE clutch 3 with 1 minute to go.
5 point OKC lead. – 9:18 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MASSIVE clutch 3 with 1 minute to go.
5 point OKC lead. – 9:18 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers holding their own against OKC, one of the best teams in the NBA. But … damn is SGA good. Up to 39pts. – 9:18 PM
Pacers holding their own against OKC, one of the best teams in the NBA. But … damn is SGA good. Up to 39pts. – 9:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 16th 30 point game of the season.
SGA is #2 in 30 point games.. 1 behind Giannis.
SGA continues his NBA-leading 19th straight game with 25+ points. – 9:03 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 16th 30 point game of the season.
SGA is #2 in 30 point games.. 1 behind Giannis.
SGA continues his NBA-leading 19th straight game with 25+ points. – 9:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Andrew Nembhard scored 11 of the Pacers’ final 15 points, over 3mins, to close the half. And take a 61-53 lead into the locker room.
Mathurin, as expected, has been really good. And both teams only have 2 turnovers.
SGA is already up to 22pts. – 8:08 PM
Andrew Nembhard scored 11 of the Pacers’ final 15 points, over 3mins, to close the half. And take a 61-53 lead into the locker room.
Mathurin, as expected, has been really good. And both teams only have 2 turnovers.
SGA is already up to 22pts. – 8:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder down 61-53 at half, able to hang around thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 22 and quality play from Kenrich Williams + Ajay Mitchell. Pacers have hit 3 more 3’s and the turnover battle is 2-2. OKC has to hit more from outside and find ways to get stops. – 8:08 PM
Thunder down 61-53 at half, able to hang around thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 22 and quality play from Kenrich Williams + Ajay Mitchell. Pacers have hit 3 more 3’s and the turnover battle is 2-2. OKC has to hit more from outside and find ways to get stops. – 8:08 PM
Dustin Dopirak @DustinDopirak
At the break, Pacers are 23 of 48 from the floor, 9 of 18 from 3, 6 of 10 at the line, 1.23 points per possession. Thunder are 21 of 52, 6 of 19, 5 of 7, 1.06 points per possession. Benn Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard have 13 points each. SGA has 22 for OKC. – 8:07 PM
At the break, Pacers are 23 of 48 from the floor, 9 of 18 from 3, 6 of 10 at the line, 1.23 points per possession. Thunder are 21 of 52, 6 of 19, 5 of 7, 1.06 points per possession. Benn Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard have 13 points each. SGA has 22 for OKC. – 8:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
22 PTS
9-16 FG
1-2 3PT
4 REB
3 AST
1 BLK – 8:06 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
22 PTS
9-16 FG
1-2 3PT
4 REB
3 AST
1 BLK – 8:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder were down 44-31.
SGA checks in.
2 1/2 minutes and an 11-2 run later…
Thunder down 46-42. – 7:59 PM
Thunder were down 44-31.
SGA checks in.
2 1/2 minutes and an 11-2 run later…
Thunder down 46-42. – 7:59 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Is something going on with the floor in Indiana? Obi Toppin just slipped and got hurt. J-Dub has slipped multiple times. SGA did once. – 7:31 PM
Is something going on with the floor in Indiana? Obi Toppin just slipped and got hurt. J-Dub has slipped multiple times. SGA did once. – 7:31 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Spicy P is on fire so far, the Thunder offense is not. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tough finish and a catch-and-shoot 3 from Jalen Williams could steady things. – 7:19 PM
Spicy P is on fire so far, the Thunder offense is not. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tough finish and a catch-and-shoot 3 from Jalen Williams could steady things. – 7:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Starters vs Pacers:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 6:44 PM
Thunder Starters vs Pacers:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 6:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
Indiana has won 5 straight.
OKC has won 8 straight. – 6:35 PM
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
Indiana has won 5 straight.
OKC has won 8 straight. – 6:35 PM
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After the game, Williams sounded off on the demanding travel schedule, putting things into perspective as the Thunder exuded focus and poise to string together back-to-back wins in Florida. “We’re some dogs, man. And I don’t mean the barking stuff we do. That is a crazy travel schedule, and Cup games are a little more intense, and obviously, we go down to the wire for both teams,” Williams said. “Miami and Orlando, who are really good defensive teams and good teams in general. Just finding different ways to win, did a good job executing down the stretch this time, and learned from the Orlando game in spots that we can get better in. I thought we were able to put that into use. “That’s the beauty of the NBA; that you play so many games, you get another opportunity to eventually kind of get back at stuff you want to get better at; tonight was one of those nights.” -via Clutch Points / December 23, 2024
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Joel Lorenzi: Mark Daigneault: “Here’s a stat: Jalen Williams and I both shot the same amount of free throws tonight. We both shot zero, and all I did was call a couple time outs, called some plays, and clapped a couple times when we scored and he was in the throat of the defense for 48 minutes.” -via Twitter / December 19, 2024