Oklahoma City’s Strength Isn’t a Player — It’s the Pattern
Oklahoma City’s 119–110 victory over the Lakers on Monday night was an unmistakable confirmation. Not because it was clean — it wasn’t. Not because it…
Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #54 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
Now the Thunder travels to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers, who are also missing their best scorer, Luka Doncic. On the bright side, OKC is getting Jalen Williams back in the lineup after missing 10 games due to a strained hamstring. Williams could be playing with a minutes restriction, but it makes sense that the Thunder would not let him return without being confident in his health, as they are in no rush to return players, especially at further risk of injury.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored On the Road Against the Lakers As Jalen Williams Makes Return
The Lakers have been pretty unimpressive for a while now, but they are currently riding a 3-game win streak. OKC has lost two in a row, and I don’t see them losing a third consecutive game. OKC is missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the Lakers are without Luka Doncic. Plus, Jalen Williams is back in action after missing the last 10 games. I like OKC’s tenacity as the key to this one, so I won’t be surprised if the Thunder wins by double digits.
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Still the Standard: Oklahoma’s Power and Poise Carry Series Win in Tucson
In Tucson, Oklahoma softball learned something about itself — and reminded the rest of the sport of something it had briefly forgotten. The No. 3…
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The Difference Between Competing and Closing Caught Up to the Thunder
Oklahoma City’s 112–106 defeat to Houston on Saturday afternoon landed squarely in the frustration zone. It was uncomfortable, revealing, and ultimately clarifying in ways the…
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The Win That Didn’t Fix Everything — But Finally Proved Oklahoma Still Has a Pulse
For nine games, Oklahoma basketball existed in a fog of inevitability. Not the dramatic kind that fuels comebacks or moral victories, but the slow, suffocating…
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Wildcats Turn the Tide: Late Collapse Hands Oklahoma a Stunning 11–6 Loss at Arizona
Oklahoma looked every bit like the No. 3 team in the country for the better part of five innings Friday night at Hillenbrand Stadium. Power.…
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #53 Preview: Houston Rockets
Now, OKC hosts the Houston Rockets for a Saturday afternoon matchup, but most of the injured Thunder players are now available to play, plus newcomer Jared McCain will likely make his Thunder debut. While SGA is out, OKC needs to do what is possible to maintain the top spot in the West. Winning at the same rate might not be possible, particularly with how difficult the schedule is, but this is a good opportunity for the team to figure some things out without being able to rely on the reigning MVP.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Slightly Favored as They Host Houston in Saturday Matinee
No Shai Gilgeous-Alexander automatically makes people think the Thunder can’t win big games, but history over the last couple of seasons has said otherwise. The Thunder are a well-rounded team, and when it comes down to it, the defense is the anchor that makes this team successful. Houston turns the ball over at a high rate, so if OKC can take advantage of that, then they’ve got a good chance to win the game. Add to it that they’ll be playing in front of the home crowd, and I like the Thunder to win a close one.
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Oklahoma at No. 15 Vanderbilt Preview: Can the Sooners Steady a Season on the Brink?
The Sooners arrive at Memorial Gymnasium reeling, losers of nine straight and buried near the bottom of the SEC standings at 11–12 overall and 1–9…
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