RAPID RECAP: Thunder 125, Suns 114 — ‘Next Man Up’ Reaches a Whole New Level as Ajay Mitchell Erupts for 30
Oklahoma City improves to 4-0 despite a mounting injury crisis, as Mitchell delivers a career night, Jared McCain shines in his first NBA start, and the Thunder defense holds Devin Booker to three points.
Overreaction Index: Is Oklahoma’s Passing Game Finally Unlocked, or Did Mississippi State’s Secondary Just Cooperate?
The Sooners found explosive plays and protected the football in a much-needed 23-15 win, but one productive afternoon doesn’t mean every offensive concern has disappeared.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #4 Preview: Phoenix Suns
The Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) hosts the Phoenix Suns (1-1) on Monday for the second game of a back-to-back. OKC is still working through the emotions of losing Jalen Williams to a horrific lower-left leg injury that will likely cause him to miss extended time, if not the rest of the season. Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams also did not return in the second half after playing just five minutes each in the first half before getting hurt. Still, the Thunder are no strangers to playing with injuries.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored by Nearly Double Digits in SEGABABA Against Suns
OKC is still reeling from the Jalen Williams injury last night against the Clippers, and now they have to turn around and play another game. That’s not an easy task, especially when you could tell how the guys were dealing with it emotionally. Still, injuries are not uncommon around this group, and while I’m sure they will respond just fine, the Suns had some rest yesterday. If Cason Wallace is out also, slowing down Devin Booker becomes a lot more difficult, and all of a sudden, this game is closer than it should be. I think Phoenix is going to keep it close.
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RAPID REACTION: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Past Clippers 108-101, but Jalen Williams’ Injury Overshadows 3-0 Start
SGA pours in 34 points, Ajay Mitchell delivers a breakout performance off the bench, and Oklahoma City survives a late Los Angeles rally. But three Thunder players leave with injuries, including Jalen Williams, who is taken off the court on a stretcher.
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Notes & Quotes: Oklahoma Bounces Back in Starkville as John Mateer, Isaiah Sategna Lead 23–15 Win
The Sooners piled up season highs in total offense, passing and rushing while the defense delivered four sacks, two takeaways and a dominant third-down performance to earn a much-needed road victory.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #3 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) hosts the Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) on Sunday in the first game of a back-to-back. OKC is healthy and has two solid wins under their belt to open up the season, while the Clippers are not quite as healthy as they are coming off a loss to the LA Lakers.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavily Favored at Home Against Clippers
The Thunder look really good so far, and the Clippers look surprisingly not terrible. OKC is built for a championship, though, while LA is just hoping they don’t implode at some point this season. The Thunder could definitely win in a blowout, but I’m feeling a late cover by the Clippers in garbage time.
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Instant Reaction: Oklahoma Survives Mississippi State, but the Sooners Still Have Work to Do
Isaiah Sategna delivers a breakout performance, John Mateer bounces back, and the defensive front takes over as Oklahoma escapes Starkville with a much-needed SEC victory.
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Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State Game Preview: Sooners Look to Get Back on Track in Starkville
Oklahoma’s elite defense faces former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, while John Mateer and a battered offensive line look to end the Sooners’ skid and deliver a much-needed SEC road victory.
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