Live stream: Thunder 78, Clippers 89
The Oklahoma City Thunder (36-36) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (38-35) at Crypto.com Arena
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Game Time: 10:30 PM EDT on Thursday March 23, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder 78, Los Angeles Clippers 89 (Q3 00:58)
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi hit a 3 in between missed Dort middys, and Mark Daigneault summoned SGA to the scoring table.
Too late. Bones hit a 3 from T Mann to cap a 9-0 run, putting LA up 89-78 with 58.4 seconds left.
Daigneault took timeout anyway to avoid ending quarter on complete collapse. – 12:15 AM
Kawhi hit a 3 in between missed Dort middys, and Mark Daigneault summoned SGA to the scoring table.
Too late. Bones hit a 3 from T Mann to cap a 9-0 run, putting LA up 89-78 with 58.4 seconds left.
Daigneault took timeout anyway to avoid ending quarter on complete collapse. – 12:15 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort just relentlessly shoots the ball. Have to admire his confidence. – 12:15 AM
Lu Dort just relentlessly shoots the ball. Have to admire his confidence. – 12:15 AM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
SGA, Giddey and J-Dub have combined for 58 of the Thunder’s 76 points. – 12:12 AM
SGA, Giddey and J-Dub have combined for 58 of the Thunder’s 76 points. – 12:12 AM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Kawhi and SGA are putting on a show. They’re a combined 21-of-28 from the floor. – 12:08 AM
Kawhi and SGA are putting on a show. They’re a combined 21-of-28 from the floor. – 12:08 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard has decided to shoot again after putting the strap on load management for 2nd quarter
1st quarter: 15 points, 7/7 FGs
2nd quarter: 0 points, 0/0 FGs
3rd quarter: 9 points, 4/6 FGs
LA leads 73-68, on 8-0 run with 6:12 left in 3rd quarter. Very quick OKC timeout. – 12:04 AM
Kawhi Leonard has decided to shoot again after putting the strap on load management for 2nd quarter
1st quarter: 15 points, 7/7 FGs
2nd quarter: 0 points, 0/0 FGs
3rd quarter: 9 points, 4/6 FGs
LA leads 73-68, on 8-0 run with 6:12 left in 3rd quarter. Very quick OKC timeout. – 12:04 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just calmly bobbing his head in this moment. Cool, calm, collected. That type of steadiness can really pay dividends for the second youngest team in NBA history in the postseason. – 12:04 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just calmly bobbing his head in this moment. Cool, calm, collected. That type of steadiness can really pay dividends for the second youngest team in NBA history in the postseason. – 12:04 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams just never takes bad shots.
JDub is obviously incredibly talented and has special physical tools, but his basketball IQ and composure stand out for a rookie. Or a vet, for that matter. – 12:01 AM
Jalen Williams just never takes bad shots.
JDub is obviously incredibly talented and has special physical tools, but his basketball IQ and composure stand out for a rookie. Or a vet, for that matter. – 12:01 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook with an and-one through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of the mandatory timeout with 6:59 left in 3rd quarter. It’s already the 3rd and-one of quarter, second by Russ.
But Thunder lead 68-67. Both teams have same number of 3s as all of Tuesday (OKC 10, LAC 6). – 12:01 AM
Russell Westbrook with an and-one through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of the mandatory timeout with 6:59 left in 3rd quarter. It’s already the 3rd and-one of quarter, second by Russ.
But Thunder lead 68-67. Both teams have same number of 3s as all of Tuesday (OKC 10, LAC 6). – 12:01 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
using Jaylin Williams to create offense at the nail against this Clippers defense is great. It’s something Mark Daigneault did with Sarr last game too. – 12:00 AM
using Jaylin Williams to create offense at the nail against this Clippers defense is great. It’s something Mark Daigneault did with Sarr last game too. – 12:00 AM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Smiles from SGA and Westbrook after Westbrook drew that last foul. – 11:59 PM
Smiles from SGA and Westbrook after Westbrook drew that last foul. – 11:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
What a beautiful pass by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Jaylin Williams. – 11:59 PM
What a beautiful pass by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Jaylin Williams. – 11:59 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers in bonus last 8:36 of 3rd quarter
But will they drive??? – 11:57 PM
Clippers in bonus last 8:36 of 3rd quarter
But will they drive??? – 11:57 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Coast-to-coast like avocado toast 🥑 pic.twitter.com/CFD0OgTXZc – 11:55 PM
Coast-to-coast like avocado toast 🥑 pic.twitter.com/CFD0OgTXZc – 11:55 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
After going 7-for-his-first-7 shots in the first quarter, Kawhi Leonard didn’t take a shot in the second quarter. He just missed his first shot of the third quarter. – 11:51 PM
After going 7-for-his-first-7 shots in the first quarter, Kawhi Leonard didn’t take a shot in the second quarter. He just missed his first shot of the third quarter. – 11:51 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Clippers were leading by as much as 11 points in the 2nd quarter, but OKC has it all tied up at the half 👀
JWill 🤝 JDub
pic.twitter.com/9yQP4lIRxM – 11:43 PM
The Clippers were leading by as much as 11 points in the 2nd quarter, but OKC has it all tied up at the half 👀
JWill 🤝 JDub
pic.twitter.com/9yQP4lIRxM – 11:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC was down 42-31 early in the 2nd quarter.
Thunder held the Clippers to only 12 points over the next 10 minutes.
Tie game at the half. – 11:41 PM
OKC was down 42-31 early in the 2nd quarter.
Thunder held the Clippers to only 12 points over the next 10 minutes.
Tie game at the half. – 11:41 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Energy headed into the half! pic.twitter.com/AaPCDbHHr4 – 11:40 PM
Energy headed into the half! pic.twitter.com/AaPCDbHHr4 – 11:40 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
The Clippers and Thunder are tied 54-54 at the half.
After scoring 15 points in the first quarter, Kawhi went scoreless in the second quarter. – 11:37 PM
The Clippers and Thunder are tied 54-54 at the half.
After scoring 15 points in the first quarter, Kawhi went scoreless in the second quarter. – 11:37 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder held the Clippers to 18 points in the second quarter, which ties the lowest 2nd quarter score by a Thunder opponent this season. – 11:37 PM
Thunder held the Clippers to 18 points in the second quarter, which ties the lowest 2nd quarter score by a Thunder opponent this season. – 11:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Score tied at 54 at halftime in LA.
Clippers took a 42-31 lead with 10:10 left in 2nd quarter, and like Tuesday’s double-digit 1st quarter lead, it evaporated over the rest of the quarter.
Also like Tuesday, LA should regret not having a lead at half with how Thunder are shot. – 11:36 PM
Score tied at 54 at halftime in LA.
Clippers took a 42-31 lead with 10:10 left in 2nd quarter, and like Tuesday’s double-digit 1st quarter lead, it evaporated over the rest of the quarter.
Also like Tuesday, LA should regret not having a lead at half with how Thunder are shot. – 11:36 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers 54, Thunder 54
Can the Clippers had nine turnovers, two more than OKC. Thunder have five more offensive boards and 10 more FGA.
SGA: 19 points
Kawhi: 15 points — didn’t score in the second quarter. – 11:36 PM
Halftime: Clippers 54, Thunder 54
Can the Clippers had nine turnovers, two more than OKC. Thunder have five more offensive boards and 10 more FGA.
SGA: 19 points
Kawhi: 15 points — didn’t score in the second quarter. – 11:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 points
2 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
3 blocks (!) – 11:36 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 points
2 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
3 blocks (!) – 11:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 54, Clippers 54
SGA – 19 points
JDub – 11 points
Giddey – 7 points
Kawhi – 15 points
Westbrook – 13 points, 4 assists
Mann – 9 points – 11:35 PM
HALF: Thunder 54, Clippers 54
SGA – 19 points
JDub – 11 points
Giddey – 7 points
Kawhi – 15 points
Westbrook – 13 points, 4 assists
Mann – 9 points – 11:35 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Zubac, respecting J-Dub’s threat to drive, laid back. So J-Dub took and made the three.
Another brilliant half for the Thunder rookie. – 11:35 PM
Zubac, respecting J-Dub’s threat to drive, laid back. So J-Dub took and made the three.
Another brilliant half for the Thunder rookie. – 11:35 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Oklahoma City has eight offensive rebounds in the first half, seven of which have come in the second quarter. – 11:35 PM
Oklahoma City has eight offensive rebounds in the first half, seven of which have come in the second quarter. – 11:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Sheesh. Jalen Williams with a jab triple. pic.twitter.com/CpgorVum99 – 11:34 PM
Sheesh. Jalen Williams with a jab triple. pic.twitter.com/CpgorVum99 – 11:34 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Russell Westbrook has been telegraphed some passes tonight, leading to turnovers. Westbrook has four of LAC’s nine. – 11:32 PM
Russell Westbrook has been telegraphed some passes tonight, leading to turnovers. Westbrook has four of LAC’s nine. – 11:32 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA gets the steal and lays it in on the other end
49-48 Clippers lead as LA takes a timeout with 1:29 remaining in 2Q
How is this a 1-point game lol – 11:32 PM
SGA gets the steal and lays it in on the other end
49-48 Clippers lead as LA takes a timeout with 1:29 remaining in 2Q
How is this a 1-point game lol – 11:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
As pointed out Tuesday, once again Jaylin Williams sees a strong close out and dribbles inside the arc to find Jalen Williams for a slam. Such a weapon. – 11:32 PM
As pointed out Tuesday, once again Jaylin Williams sees a strong close out and dribbles inside the arc to find Jalen Williams for a slam. Such a weapon. – 11:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The rare 4 point deficit that feels like 40. This young Thunder team is just absolutely hanging around and with a scorer like SGA a game can turn on a dime if you just hang around long enough. – 11:30 PM
The rare 4 point deficit that feels like 40. This young Thunder team is just absolutely hanging around and with a scorer like SGA a game can turn on a dime if you just hang around long enough. – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took some time to get up after his THIRD block of the game. – 11:29 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took some time to get up after his THIRD block of the game. – 11:29 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The #Thunder should be a bigger story. What an incredible season. I hope they try to go as far as they can. – 11:26 PM
The #Thunder should be a bigger story. What an incredible season. I hope they try to go as far as they can. – 11:26 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers’ scoring drought in this second quarter has reached 3:06 (the last point being a free throw). And they haven’t made a field goal in nearly four minutes. – 11:22 PM
The Clippers’ scoring drought in this second quarter has reached 3:06 (the last point being a free throw). And they haven’t made a field goal in nearly four minutes. – 11:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mark Daigneault calls a timeout after multiple offensive rebounds and dreadful basketball between both teams.
LA lead down to 43-37. They’re on a field goal drought that will reach 4 minutes barring a quick Thunder shot/turnover out of this timeout.
6:17 left in 1st half. – 11:22 PM
Mark Daigneault calls a timeout after multiple offensive rebounds and dreadful basketball between both teams.
LA lead down to 43-37. They’re on a field goal drought that will reach 4 minutes barring a quick Thunder shot/turnover out of this timeout.
6:17 left in 1st half. – 11:22 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Pretty clunky Jeremiah Robinson-Earl minutes so far. Mark Daigneault rightfully calls a timeout. Offense has really stalled in the second and still OKC is only down 6. – 11:22 PM
Pretty clunky Jeremiah Robinson-Earl minutes so far. Mark Daigneault rightfully calls a timeout. Offense has really stalled in the second and still OKC is only down 6. – 11:22 PM
kick Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder call timeout with LA leading 43-34. 8:56 left in first half.
You can see the upside with Bones and where he needs to develop. Can get by his man and plays hard on the break. But consistently finishing a big issue: 1 of 4 in paint.
Clippers 6 of 14 in paint overall. – 11:16 PM
Thunder call timeout with LA leading 43-34. 8:56 left in first half.
You can see the upside with Bones and where he needs to develop. Can get by his man and plays hard on the break. But consistently finishing a big issue: 1 of 4 in paint.
Clippers 6 of 14 in paint overall. – 11:16 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
New ESPN story: Paul George avoided torn ligaments on his sprained right knee. Still, a possible return in the playoffs — if the Clippers clinch a berth without him — is considered optimistic as of now espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:14 PM
New ESPN story: Paul George avoided torn ligaments on his sprained right knee. Still, a possible return in the playoffs — if the Clippers clinch a berth without him — is considered optimistic as of now espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:14 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Dario Saric, neither of whom played Tuesday, getting early minutes tonight. – 11:13 PM
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Dario Saric, neither of whom played Tuesday, getting early minutes tonight. – 11:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook got Bones miss, drew LBF on Isaiah Joe, and got helped up by Clippers trainer Jasen Powell.
Not sure who had more hustle there between Russ and JP – 11:13 PM
Russell Westbrook got Bones miss, drew LBF on Isaiah Joe, and got helped up by Clippers trainer Jasen Powell.
Not sure who had more hustle there between Russ and JP – 11:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Bones is basically in the Norm role. He’s the 2 next to Westbrook and SF Terance Mann – 11:11 PM
Bones is basically in the Norm role. He’s the 2 next to Westbrook and SF Terance Mann – 11:11 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kawhi was a perfect 7-7 for 15 points in the first quarter 🎯 pic.twitter.com/zAiRYtuDgP – 11:10 PM
Kawhi was a perfect 7-7 for 15 points in the first quarter 🎯 pic.twitter.com/zAiRYtuDgP – 11:10 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Kawhi is just special. These are two desperate teams, in a good way. Unreal pace in that first quarter. Going to be interesting to see how the Thunder/Clippers play the cat and mouse game of capitalizing on the non-Shai/non-Kawhi minutes. – 11:09 PM
Kawhi is just special. These are two desperate teams, in a good way. Unreal pace in that first quarter. Going to be interesting to see how the Thunder/Clippers play the cat and mouse game of capitalizing on the non-Shai/non-Kawhi minutes. – 11:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
More good news: I think Kawhi is due some time on the bench. – 11:09 PM
More good news: I think Kawhi is due some time on the bench. – 11:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA leads Thunder 36-29 at the end of 1.
Casual reprogrammed 15-point, 7-for-7 quarter for Kawhi Leonard.
Clippers at 63.6% FGs even though Kawhi spent damn near the whole quarter outside of the paint. – 11:08 PM
LA leads Thunder 36-29 at the end of 1.
Casual reprogrammed 15-point, 7-for-7 quarter for Kawhi Leonard.
Clippers at 63.6% FGs even though Kawhi spent damn near the whole quarter outside of the paint. – 11:08 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Tyronn Lue said pregame that with Paul George out Kawhi Leonard could not ease into the game, he had to bring it early.
How does 15 points on 7-of-7 shooting in the first quarter sound? – 11:07 PM
Tyronn Lue said pregame that with Paul George out Kawhi Leonard could not ease into the game, he had to bring it early.
How does 15 points on 7-of-7 shooting in the first quarter sound? – 11:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The bad news: Kawhi Leonard is 7-7 for 15 points on all jumpers despite having a hand in his face every shot.
The good news: OKC is only down 7 despite Kawhi Leonard being 7-7 for 15 points on all jumpers despite having a hand in his face every shot. – 11:07 PM
The bad news: Kawhi Leonard is 7-7 for 15 points on all jumpers despite having a hand in his face every shot.
The good news: OKC is only down 7 despite Kawhi Leonard being 7-7 for 15 points on all jumpers despite having a hand in his face every shot. – 11:07 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
End 1Q: Clippers 36, Thunder 29
– Kawhi Leonard: 7-of-7, 15 points
– Clippers shoot 64%
– SGA: 4-of-6, 10 points – 11:07 PM
End 1Q: Clippers 36, Thunder 29
– Kawhi Leonard: 7-of-7, 15 points
– Clippers shoot 64%
– SGA: 4-of-6, 10 points – 11:07 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers hold a 36-29 lead after one. Kawhi is 7 for 7 with 15 points. TMann has nine points. – 11:07 PM
Clippers hold a 36-29 lead after one. Kawhi is 7 for 7 with 15 points. TMann has nine points. – 11:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Clippers 36, Thunder 29
SGA – 10 points
Giddey – 7 points
Kawhi – 15 points
Mann – 9 points – 11:07 PM
End of 1Q: Clippers 36, Thunder 29
SGA – 10 points
Giddey – 7 points
Kawhi – 15 points
Mann – 9 points – 11:07 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers trailed by 7 in the opening quarter but now lead 36-29 at the end. Kawhi Leonard finished the first quarter a perfect 7-for-7 and 15 points. – 11:06 PM
Clippers trailed by 7 in the opening quarter but now lead 36-29 at the end. Kawhi Leonard finished the first quarter a perfect 7-for-7 and 15 points. – 11:06 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard is 7-for-7 with 15 points after the first quarter. – 11:06 PM
Kawhi Leonard is 7-for-7 with 15 points after the first quarter. – 11:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mentioned on today’s pod that if Lu Dort can catch fire from 3 it’ll be the difference in this game as the Thunder aim for a sweep of the Clippers, he is 1-1 today from 3. – 11:04 PM
Mentioned on today’s pod that if Lu Dort can catch fire from 3 it’ll be the difference in this game as the Thunder aim for a sweep of the Clippers, he is 1-1 today from 3. – 11:04 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Without PG, Kawhi Leonard has responded by hitting his first six shots and scoring 13 points in his first 10 minutes. – 11:02 PM
Without PG, Kawhi Leonard has responded by hitting his first six shots and scoring 13 points in his first 10 minutes. – 11:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers on 6-0 run to tie game at 22 with 2:59 left.
Both teams well over 60% FGs. Bones is playing in a 1st quarter for first time in 20 days, already has scored through a foul and found his guy Marcus Morris Sr. for a middy.
Kawhi Leonard anchoring bench. – 11:00 PM
Clippers on 6-0 run to tie game at 22 with 2:59 left.
Both teams well over 60% FGs. Bones is playing in a 1st quarter for first time in 20 days, already has scored through a foul and found his guy Marcus Morris Sr. for a middy.
Kawhi Leonard anchoring bench. – 11:00 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Bones Hyland checks in for the first time after not playing in seven straight games and scores while being fouled. Clippers can use a spark off the bench with PG out – 10:57 PM
Bones Hyland checks in for the first time after not playing in seven straight games and scores while being fouled. Clippers can use a spark off the bench with PG out – 10:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey cooking early:
7 points
3-3 shooting
1-1 from 3
2 assists – 10:53 PM
Josh Giddey cooking early:
7 points
3-3 shooting
1-1 from 3
2 assists – 10:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder used a 7-0 run to take an 18-11 lead.
6:20 left in opening quarter. Thunder have made 77.8% FGs, Clippers 62.5%. Russell Westbrook is only Clipper to attempt a 3 (a corner miss) or free throws (a split). – 10:52 PM
Thunder used a 7-0 run to take an 18-11 lead.
6:20 left in opening quarter. Thunder have made 77.8% FGs, Clippers 62.5%. Russell Westbrook is only Clipper to attempt a 3 (a corner miss) or free throws (a split). – 10:52 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Josh Giddey ain’t playing around
7 points on 3-of-3 shooting in the first 6 mins
OKC avoids the slow start as they lead the Clippers, 18-11 with 6:20 remaining in the 1Q
Clippers call timeout – 10:51 PM
Josh Giddey ain’t playing around
7 points on 3-of-3 shooting in the first 6 mins
OKC avoids the slow start as they lead the Clippers, 18-11 with 6:20 remaining in the 1Q
Clippers call timeout – 10:51 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jaylin Williams already has his nightly JWill just 5 minutes into the game: one drawn charge and one BOOM. – 10:51 PM
Jaylin Williams already has his nightly JWill just 5 minutes into the game: one drawn charge and one BOOM. – 10:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That wasn’t a 3 but it was still a boom by Jaylin Williams. Just punished the rim with that slam. – 10:50 PM
That wasn’t a 3 but it was still a boom by Jaylin Williams. Just punished the rim with that slam. – 10:50 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
An opening three and a drawn charge. The complete Jaylin Williams experience tonight in LA. – 10:50 PM
An opening three and a drawn charge. The complete Jaylin Williams experience tonight in LA. – 10:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Sheesh. That was a special creation play by Jalen Williams. The way he has the body control to finish that at the rim is impressive. – 10:49 PM
Sheesh. That was a special creation play by Jalen Williams. The way he has the body control to finish that at the rim is impressive. – 10:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Clippers are going to learn to Stop leaving Jaylin Williams Open. pic.twitter.com/wQ8YQJcA7K – 10:48 PM
Clippers are going to learn to Stop leaving Jaylin Williams Open. pic.twitter.com/wQ8YQJcA7K – 10:48 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chris Fisher went back to “Lineups and Tip on the flip”!!!! THUNDER BY 50!!!!! – 10:39 PM
Chris Fisher went back to “Lineups and Tip on the flip”!!!! THUNDER BY 50!!!!! – 10:39 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Entering tonight’s game the Clippers are:
🏀 24-14 with both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George playing
🏀 4-2 with Kawhi only
🏀 8-10 with PG-13 only
🏀 2-9 with both out
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 10:38 PM
Entering tonight’s game the Clippers are:
🏀 24-14 with both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George playing
🏀 4-2 with Kawhi only
🏀 8-10 with PG-13 only
🏀 2-9 with both out
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 10:38 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault said SGA is recovering well from his abdominal strain and so the team is more open minded about the idea of Shai playing back to backs now.
Feels like SGA will play tomorrow. – 10:30 PM
Mark Daigneault said SGA is recovering well from his abdominal strain and so the team is more open minded about the idea of Shai playing back to backs now.
Feels like SGA will play tomorrow. – 10:30 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Getting things started tonight!
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/NvpTSsX23X – 10:20 PM
Getting things started tonight!
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/NvpTSsX23X – 10:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue responding to @ChrysNBA on movement/lack thereof in Clippers half court offense:
“We’re not a movement team. We’re the oldest team in the league playing… we got to play a certain style of basketball every night.”
Then T Lue went through checklist of offense. pic.twitter.com/2mUO6wt6Ur – 10:14 PM
Tyronn Lue responding to @ChrysNBA on movement/lack thereof in Clippers half court offense:
“We’re not a movement team. We’re the oldest team in the league playing… we got to play a certain style of basketball every night.”
Then T Lue went through checklist of offense. pic.twitter.com/2mUO6wt6Ur – 10:14 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Pelicans 115, Hornets 96
Brandon Ingram: 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists. First career triple-double.
Jonas Valanciunas with 20 points and 19 rebounds.
New Orleans has won 3 straight. Begin a 4-game road trip Saturday against Clippers. – 10:11 PM
Final: Pelicans 115, Hornets 96
Brandon Ingram: 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists. First career triple-double.
Jonas Valanciunas with 20 points and 19 rebounds.
New Orleans has won 3 straight. Begin a 4-game road trip Saturday against Clippers. – 10:11 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Players Who make it easy for me to root against: Draymond, Randle, Luka, Brooks, Harden, KP, Morris twins Poole & again Dray. His antics are such a turnoff, I’m tempted to turn off Curry.
Players I root 4: Curry, Brunson, Sabonis, Joker, Ja, Jrue, Horford, Klay, Kawhi, Mikal – 10:10 PM
Players Who make it easy for me to root against: Draymond, Randle, Luka, Brooks, Harden, KP, Morris twins Poole & again Dray. His antics are such a turnoff, I’m tempted to turn off Curry.
Players I root 4: Curry, Brunson, Sabonis, Joker, Ja, Jrue, Horford, Klay, Kawhi, Mikal – 10:10 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Eric Gordon
Russell Westbrook
OKC
Luguentz Dort
Jalen Williams
Jaylin Williams
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 10:09 PM
STARTERS 3/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Eric Gordon
Russell Westbrook
OKC
Luguentz Dort
Jalen Williams
Jaylin Williams
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 10:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Jaylin Williams
Clippers starters:
Russell Westbrook
Eric Gordon
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac – 10:05 PM
Thunder starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Jaylin Williams
Clippers starters:
Russell Westbrook
Eric Gordon
Kawhi Leonard
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac – 10:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard, Robert Covington, and Paul George finally got their first minutes on the floor together Tuesday. They didn’t go well.
In general, the no center lineup to end 4th quarter Tuesday was held to dreadful 92.9 points/100 poss.
Here’s T Lue on how LAC can be better. pic.twitter.com/405qlCc3zq – 10:04 PM
Kawhi Leonard, Robert Covington, and Paul George finally got their first minutes on the floor together Tuesday. They didn’t go well.
In general, the no center lineup to end 4th quarter Tuesday was held to dreadful 92.9 points/100 poss.
Here’s T Lue on how LAC can be better. pic.twitter.com/405qlCc3zq – 10:04 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Clippers Part II
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
JWill – 10:04 PM
OKC starters vs Clippers Part II
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
JWill – 10:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder starting SGA, Giddey, Dort, J–Dub, J-Will
Clippers starting Russ, EG, Kawhi, Marcus, Zu – 10:02 PM
Thunder starting SGA, Giddey, Dort, J–Dub, J-Will
Clippers starting Russ, EG, Kawhi, Marcus, Zu – 10:02 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝We’re going to stand up to it and throw our punches back, and focus on our game of basketball.❞
Look ahead to tonight’s matchup and lessons the Thunder looks to apply with @NickAGallo and Lindy Waters III. pic.twitter.com/rMmwUTusoh – 10:00 PM
❝We’re going to stand up to it and throw our punches back, and focus on our game of basketball.❞
Look ahead to tonight’s matchup and lessons the Thunder looks to apply with @NickAGallo and Lindy Waters III. pic.twitter.com/rMmwUTusoh – 10:00 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Walkin’ in for the knock down 👌 pic.twitter.com/NIPtIkwWoc – 9:50 PM
Walkin’ in for the knock down 👌 pic.twitter.com/NIPtIkwWoc – 9:50 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Good stuff here from Mark Daigneault.
When asked if SGA likes playing the Clippers, Daigneault compared SGA to Russell Westbrook: pic.twitter.com/0cB0HjCzMZ – 9:37 PM
Good stuff here from Mark Daigneault.
When asked if SGA likes playing the Clippers, Daigneault compared SGA to Russell Westbrook: pic.twitter.com/0cB0HjCzMZ – 9:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Daigneault on Josh Giddey physical development: “Big strong men are bouncing off of him on his drives.” – 9:18 PM
Daigneault on Josh Giddey physical development: “Big strong men are bouncing off of him on his drives.” – 9:18 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mark Daigneault says that Aleksej Pokusevski, working his way back from non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg with OKC Blue, will rejoin Thunder on road trip.
But he is not expected to be at peak performance at a time when team is making a playoff push. – 9:15 PM
Mark Daigneault says that Aleksej Pokusevski, working his way back from non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg with OKC Blue, will rejoin Thunder on road trip.
But he is not expected to be at peak performance at a time when team is making a playoff push. – 9:15 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Aleksej Pokusevski will join the Thunder at some point on this road trip, perhaps as soon as tomorrow, Mark Daigneault said. The Blue is playing its last game of the season tonight in Henderson, Nevada. – 9:14 PM
Aleksej Pokusevski will join the Thunder at some point on this road trip, perhaps as soon as tomorrow, Mark Daigneault said. The Blue is playing its last game of the season tonight in Henderson, Nevada. – 9:14 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue was asked about which Clippers might have added responsibilities with PG out. He said by committee but did mention Bones Hyland as one of the options. – 8:56 PM
Ty Lue was asked about which Clippers might have added responsibilities with PG out. He said by committee but did mention Bones Hyland as one of the options. – 8:56 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Eric Gordon will take Paul George’s place in the starting lineup through the rest of the regular season, Ty Lue says. – 8:54 PM
Eric Gordon will take Paul George’s place in the starting lineup through the rest of the regular season, Ty Lue says. – 8:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue mentions Bones Hyland as a player who will get an opportunity.
Eric Gordon will start rest of regular season. – 8:54 PM
T Lue mentions Bones Hyland as a player who will get an opportunity.
Eric Gordon will start rest of regular season. – 8:54 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Paul George “feels disappointed” about his latest injury but Ty believes team “is excited for the challenge” with absorbing his loss – 8:53 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Paul George “feels disappointed” about his latest injury but Ty believes team “is excited for the challenge” with absorbing his loss – 8:53 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
While Paul George will miss remainder of reg. season and it remains to be seen when he can return for potential postseason, George avoided ligament damage. He has to let knee sprain heal, be reassessed and then need ramp up. A potential return in first round might be optimistic – 8:47 PM
While Paul George will miss remainder of reg. season and it remains to be seen when he can return for potential postseason, George avoided ligament damage. He has to let knee sprain heal, be reassessed and then need ramp up. A potential return in first round might be optimistic – 8:47 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
You know Thunder basketball is back when I can’t wait to ride the rollercoaster of emotions at 9:30 pm and stay up until 4 am and just got a venti coffee from Starbucks at nearly 8 pm. pic.twitter.com/WUBepRtd9z – 8:45 PM
You know Thunder basketball is back when I can’t wait to ride the rollercoaster of emotions at 9:30 pm and stay up until 4 am and just got a venti coffee from Starbucks at nearly 8 pm. pic.twitter.com/WUBepRtd9z – 8:45 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
At the end of a 2-3 week window of rest, Paul George will be re-evaluated and his mobility will be tested. From there, how quickly he can return depends on mobility and how he feels. Was told a return by George for a first-round series might be overly optimistic. – 8:44 PM
At the end of a 2-3 week window of rest, Paul George will be re-evaluated and his mobility will be tested. From there, how quickly he can return depends on mobility and how he feels. Was told a return by George for a first-round series might be overly optimistic. – 8:44 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Paul George won’t be at Crypto tonight as he begins his rehab. There’s an optimism as it begins: The imaging showed PG avoided damaging the ligaments in his knee. Surgery isn’t something that is expected to be needed for George. – 8:39 PM
Paul George won’t be at Crypto tonight as he begins his rehab. There’s an optimism as it begins: The imaging showed PG avoided damaging the ligaments in his knee. Surgery isn’t something that is expected to be needed for George. – 8:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
What does not change: he will need to be re-evaluated at a time when Clippers are at the very end of regular season, at earliest.
His return to play will be dependent on how he is feeling.
And, of course, if the Clippers have any games left to bring him back. – 8:38 PM
What does not change: he will need to be re-evaluated at a time when Clippers are at the very end of regular season, at earliest.
His return to play will be dependent on how he is feeling.
And, of course, if the Clippers have any games left to bring him back. – 8:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The good news with Paul George knee injury:
Told that the major ligaments are spared and surgery is off the table. – 8:35 PM
The good news with Paul George knee injury:
Told that the major ligaments are spared and surgery is off the table. – 8:35 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder fans wake up, a new Chet AT&T March Madness commercial just dropped
pic.twitter.com/oD0nzrdtix – 7:22 PM
Thunder fans wake up, a new Chet AT&T March Madness commercial just dropped
pic.twitter.com/oD0nzrdtix – 7:22 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
In the second game of a back-to-back against the Clippers, the Thunder prepares to embrace physicality and focus on the defensive end in tonight’s matchup.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson bring us today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 🎤 pic.twitter.com/i4n6sKxooZ – 6:30 PM
In the second game of a back-to-back against the Clippers, the Thunder prepares to embrace physicality and focus on the defensive end in tonight’s matchup.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson bring us today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report 🎤 pic.twitter.com/i4n6sKxooZ – 6:30 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers’ status report for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder: pic.twitter.com/SLCyVmb82j – 6:16 PM
Lakers’ status report for tomorrow’s game vs. Thunder: pic.twitter.com/SLCyVmb82j – 6:16 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
A quick look at tonight’s meeting with the Thunder
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa – 6:00 PM
A quick look at tonight’s meeting with the Thunder
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa – 6:00 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The NBA has rescinded Terance Mann’s second technical foul (4:24, 2nd qtr) from the game against OKC on Tuesday. The referee gave a tech to Kawhi Leonard and then two techs and an ejection to Mann all in rapid fire manner. Leonard said later that the official apologized later – 5:33 PM
The NBA has rescinded Terance Mann’s second technical foul (4:24, 2nd qtr) from the game against OKC on Tuesday. The referee gave a tech to Kawhi Leonard and then two techs and an ejection to Mann all in rapid fire manner. Leonard said later that the official apologized later – 5:33 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝I would always tell my players, ‘Don’t play the play, play the game.’❞
The foundations were laid for today’s game to flourish, and @NancyLieberman loves how the game has grown. Watch 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙 on Thunder YouTube: https://t.co/YmnqbXbuSx pic.twitter.com/JqJxQjcRC1 – 5:30 PM
❝I would always tell my players, ‘Don’t play the play, play the game.’❞
The foundations were laid for today’s game to flourish, and @NancyLieberman loves how the game has grown. Watch 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙 on Thunder YouTube: https://t.co/YmnqbXbuSx pic.twitter.com/JqJxQjcRC1 – 5:30 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
NBA says Clippers’ Terance Mann’s second technical foul (4:24, 2nd qtr) from the game on 3/21/23 has been rescinded upon league office review. – 5:25 PM
NBA says Clippers’ Terance Mann’s second technical foul (4:24, 2nd qtr) from the game on 3/21/23 has been rescinded upon league office review. – 5:25 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
—Paul George Injury (2:50)
—1 Way-Too-Early Free-Agency Target for *Every* NBA Team (24:02)
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TIMESTAMPS pic.twitter.com/mIUCHoJHIO – 4:56 PM
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
—Paul George Injury (2:50)
—1 Way-Too-Early Free-Agency Target for *Every* NBA Team (24:02)
👂
🎧 bit.ly/hwkx879
🍎 apple.co/3FKSYKg
spoti.fi/40a8qrA📺
PG: bit.ly/hwxpg879
FAs: bit.ly/hwdx879
TIMESTAMPS
pic.twitter.com/mIUCHoJHIO – 4:56 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: OKC, Utah and a bunch of others were supposed to turn this year into tanking for Wemby. Ummm…that hasn’t happened. So many games matter for so many teams late in the year sports.yahoo.com/tank-for-wemby… – 4:44 PM
New for @YahooSports: OKC, Utah and a bunch of others were supposed to turn this year into tanking for Wemby. Ummm…that hasn’t happened. So many games matter for so many teams late in the year sports.yahoo.com/tank-for-wemby… – 4:44 PM