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OKC Thunder Feeling Isaiah Hartenstein’s Absence

Oklahoma City has figured a few things out over the last handful of weeks after a rough stretch in the middle of the season. They’re learning how to play without key players, and they’re figuring out who they can trust down the stretch.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Rolling Raptors look to upset injury-riddled Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant against the Eastern Conference last season, losing just one interconference game in the regular season. While the Thunder haven't been bad against the East this season, they haven't been as dominant as they were a year ago.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 24

Loss to Pacers Highlights Jalen Williams' Importance for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City will miss Jalen Williams for a bit longer, and his absence was loud in the Thunder’s latest loss. On Friday night, the Thunder had an NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers, falling 117-114 to mark just the third home loss of the season for Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘winning’ take on Thunder’s Chet Holmgren All-Star candidacy

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a 117-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doubled down on why he thinks Chet Holmgren is an All-Star forward this season.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Why Thunder’s Kenrich Williams believes SGA is still underrated despite MVP win

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40+ points in his second consecutive game, as Kenrich Williams says fans should be more appreciative of SGA’s back-to-back MVP-caliber seasons.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault breaks down ugly start vs. Pacers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 47 points amidst an 18-point comeback, coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions came up short in their Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / January 23

Instant Analysis: Pacers Stun Thunder In Finals Rematch Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Big Night

The lowly Indiana Pacers stunningly took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 at Paycom Center on Friday in an NBA Finals rematch. The Pacers came into this one having suffered four losses in their last five, and withstood a late comeback attempt by the Thunder to come away with the win.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 23

Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Tight Loss to Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Indiana Pacers in close fashion Friday night at Paycom Center, 117-114. Isaiah Joe had a chance to tie with an open corner three, but his shot rimmed out.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dishes on Fourth All Star Nod

Once again Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an MVP level season. His streak of ranking in the top five of MVP voting will hit four seasons this year as he has placed fifth, second and took home his first MVP honor a year ago.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

OKC Record Inches Close to Championship-Defining Feat

It is always a tall challenge to win the NBA Finals, even for defending champions. Oklahoma City, for what it’s worth, is pushing to get back on top after winning it all last year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Thunderstruck: Can OKC Keep Winning Even With Injuries?

After starting their four-game road trip quite healthy, OKC’s injuries have now piled up, and it may affect their games in the coming weeks. It hasn’t been an easy year for the Thunder, who have started the year without Jalen Williams and missed some rotational players.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Thunder vs. Pacers: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Jan 23)

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in a regular-season game at the Paycom Center on Friday, January 23. The Thunder secured a 122-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their recent game.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Thunder forced to survive and thrive again minus Jalen Williams

Without a doubt, the Thunder are favored to claim back-to-back championships. That’s not a given, but at 36-8, it’s hard to pick anyone else. The key, of course, is good health.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / January 19

Thunder to shelve Jalen Williams (hamstring) 2 weeks

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without the services of forward Jalen Williams for the next couple of weeks, the team said Monday. Williams, who has been battling a right hamstring strain, missed the game Monday, as the Thunder blasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Cavs reminded how far they have to go in sobering loss to Thunder

This one wasn’t about excuses. It was about standards. The Cavaliers walked into a Monday matinee against the reigning champion Thunder and got a blunt reminder of what the league’s upper tier looks like right now.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20).

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