Sooner Nation Podcast | Coaching Overhaul, Freshman Firepower & Combine Proof
In this episode of The Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down a transformational offseason in Norman. Brent Venables didn’t just tweak his staff — he…
Senior Night, Second Chances: Oklahoma Hosts Missouri with Revenge and Momentum at Stake
Senior Night in Norman has a way of sharpening the edges of a season. For the Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball, Tuesday night’s 6 p.m. tip…
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #63 Preview: Chicago Bulls
After missing 9 games with a strained abdominal injury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his return to action last Friday night. After playing just two games, he’ll sit out on Tuesday night—along with Isaiah Hartenstein—as the Oklahoma City Thunder takes on the Bulls in Chicago in the first game of a back-to-back. SGA and IHart are sitting due to injury management, though, so there is no cause for concern. Instead, OKC is continuing to manage injuries and monitor the health of the squad down this final stretch of the NBA season.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Takes on Bulls in Chicago as Double-Digit Favorite Despite No SGA, IHart
This line is several points closer than it would be under normal circumstances, but with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein sitting out on the first night of a back-to-back, it makes sense. Even without those guys out—and Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell still awaiting return—I’m a big fan of the Thunder covering this one. Chicago finally ended their 11-game losing streak on Sunday, but the Bulls have been blown out plenty in the last month, and I expect that to happen again tonight.
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When the Opponent Stops Mattering
There are two types of dominance in college softball. There’s the kind you explain away. And then there’s the kind you can’t. What Oklahoma did…
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Shai’s Record, Chet’s Presence, and a Reminder of Who Runs the West
Sunday night in Dallas was a reminder. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just beat the Dallas Mavericks 100–87. They walked into a hostile…
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #62 Preview: Dallas Mavericks
After a pretty difficult schedule in February that featured 10 of 12 games against playoff teams, the Thunder get some relief with what should be an easier game to manage in Dallas. Still, in spite of the injuries and the difficult schedule, OKC went 7-5 in February, staying atop the Western Conference standings. The Thunder still has one of the toughest remaining schedules, but even more important than finishing as the top seed in the West is getting the team fully healthy. As they inch closer to that, OKC’s depth will play a huge role, as they should be able to help manage games like this one against a lesser Dallas squad, giving everybody a little bit of a rest.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heads to Dallas as Massive Favorite Against Mavs
The Mavericks have lost 12 of their last 14 games, and 7 of those losses have been double-digit defeats. OKC isn’t completely healthy yet, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back, and it looks like he hasn’t missed a beat. Shai’s absence did the Thunder some good, though, as OKC’s backcourt seems more suited for stepping up when he’s off the floor. This should be a good game to cover the spread simply because the Thunder’s depth is so much better.
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In Baton Rouge, Oklahoma Finally Looked Like It Belonged
For weeks, the conversation around the Oklahoma men’s basketball has centered on what it wasn’t. Not tough enough in the paint.Not consistent enough defensively.Not efficient…
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The Thunder Are Proving They’re Built for June
If you want to understand why the Oklahoma City Thunder are 46–15 and sitting atop the Western Conference, don’t start with the box score. Start…
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