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Extra Rest Will Prove Beneficial to OKC Thunder

Extra Rest Will Prove Beneficial to OKC Thunder

Following a gauntlet stretch in January and February, playing some of the top teams in the NBA with little extended rest, outside of the All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder will get extended rest between games to open March.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 6
NBA Admits Thunder on Wrong End of 2 Wrong Calls Against Knicks

NBA Admits Thunder on Wrong End of 2 Wrong Calls Against Knicks

While the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks during their game on Wednesday, the NBA referees made life a little harder for them. Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 54 points in the Thunder's 103-100 win at Madison Square Garden.

Chet Holmgren News / LWOSports.com / March 6
Chet Holmgren Instrumental In Thunder’s Title Hopes

Chet Holmgren Instrumental In Thunder’s Title Hopes

Oklahoma City Thunder’s big man: Chet Holmgren’s recent stretch shows why he’s the X-factor. From getting it done in the trenches, in a very physical, playoff-level feel and atmosphere, grabbing a career-high 21 rebounds in an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 5
OKC Thunder See Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso Leave Knicks Game Early

OKC Thunder See Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso Leave Knicks Game Early

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off an impressive 103-100 win on the road in Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. This was a back-and-forth game that had the physicality of a postseason matchup.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5
Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren’s revealing take on playing at Madison Square Garden

Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren’s revealing take on playing at Madison Square Garden

After playing in only his second game at Madison Square Garden, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren discussed the significance of playing in the Mecca after his 28 points in a 103-100 win against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / March 5
'Other' Jaylin Williams paying off for Thunder

'Other' Jaylin Williams paying off for Thunder

Jaylin Williams got a multi-year deal from the Oklahoma City Thunder this season despite the team having two other expensive centers on the roster. It's been an incredible value so far.

Thunder showing championship habits again with gritty win over Knicks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ruthlessly roasted for his postgame outfit
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 5
OKC Thunder Overcome Back-to-Back Woes With Win in New York

OKC Thunder Overcome Back-to-Back Woes With Win in New York

Oklahoma City secured an impressive win in New York to end a season-long streak of misfortune. Heading into Wednesday night’s game in Madison Square Garden, the Thunder were looking to finish off their road trip on a high note and get a quality win over an Eastern Conference contender.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Mark Daigneault Speaks on Isaiah Hartenstein Injury After Thunder Win Over Knicks

Mark Daigneault Speaks on Isaiah Hartenstein Injury After Thunder Win Over Knicks

Alex Caruso limped to the locker room in the third quarter. Isaiah Hartenstein never made it back to the floor from the bench in the fourth. The Oklahoma

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 5
A Big Night From Chet Holmgren Helped The Thunder Hold On Down The Stretch

A Big Night From Chet Holmgren Helped The Thunder Hold On Down The Stretch

The Thunder’s star big man stepped up in a huge way.  The Oklahoma City Thunder made a trip out to New York to play the Knicks for the second leg of an away back-to-back series.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / March 5
NBA MVP Rankings: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Repeat?

NBA MVP Rankings: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Repeat?

This exercise seems more difficult than completing a 1,000-piece puzzle. The challenge: how to properly determine the NBA regular-season MVP. Consider all the small but important puzzle pieces to fit together: the candidate’s play, his past résumé, his availability, his team’s record and how his teammates enhance or hurt his value.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5
'We Don’t Win That Game Without Him' – Oklahoma City Thunder Role Player Gets Credit for Stepping Up in Narrow Win Vs. New York Knicks

'We Don’t Win That Game Without Him' – Oklahoma City Thunder Role Player Gets Credit for Stepping Up in Narrow Win Vs. New York Knicks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams was the unsung hero in their 103-100 road win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, despite his limited playing time and modest stat line.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 5
Thunder showing championship habits again with gritty win over Knicks

Thunder showing championship habits again with gritty win over Knicks

The Oklahoma City Thunder did not dominate Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. They survived it. Sometimes, that’s the better sign. The defending champs slipped past the New York Knicks, 103-100, in a game that easily could have flipped the other way in the final seconds.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren sounds off on ‘hooper’s dream’ after close win vs. Knicks

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren sounds off on ‘hooper’s dream’ after close win vs. Knicks

There is just something about the bright lights of Madison Square Garden that brings out the best in the NBA’s rising stars. For Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, Wednesday night was the perfect stage to showcase why he is a foundational piece of a championship contender.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / March 5
Thunder lose Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein to injuries in win vs. Knicks

Thunder lose Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein to injuries in win vs. Knicks

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder keep winning. The injury hits keep coming, too. Veteran guard Alex Caruso and center Isaiah Hartenstein were both ruled out during Wednesday’s 103-100 road win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 4
Oklahoma City Thunder Survive Furious Comeback Attempt From New York Knicks To Win 103-100

Oklahoma City Thunder Survive Furious Comeback Attempt From New York Knicks To Win 103-100

Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden had all the ingredients of a playoff game. Loud crowd. High stakes. A few questionable whistles that sent MSG into full meltdown mode.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is probably not beating the allegations. The Oklahoma City Thunder star Gilgeous-Alexander sparked backlash during Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4
Knicks show their defense has improved despite loss to Thunder

Knicks show their defense has improved despite loss to Thunder

The New York Knicks fell short in the final seconds against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But by holding the Thunder 16 points below their season average, the Knicks showed they've got a playoff-ready defense.

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Alex Caruso News / EssentiallySports / March 4
What Happened to Alex Caruso? Thunder Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Knicks

What Happened to Alex Caruso? Thunder Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Knicks

The Oklahoma City Thunder stared at their championship hopes possibly being jeopardised in New York. The team has suffered majorly from injuries to key players this season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 4
Lu Dort Confesses He Crossed A Line With Nikola Jokic; Addresses 'Dirty Player' Allegations

Lu Dort Confesses He Crossed A Line With Nikola Jokic; Addresses 'Dirty Player' Allegations

Luguentz Dort, the Thunder’s veteran swingman, has come under the public’s scrutiny after an incident with Nikola Jokic that triggered a major scuffle during the defending champions’ most recent fixture against the Nuggets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / March 5
OKC Thunder Frontcourt Possesses Skillset Few Teams Have

OKC Thunder Frontcourt Possesses Skillset Few Teams Have

The Thunder have one of the most versatile rosters in the NBA, which has had the best record in the Western Conference for a third straight season, the best record in the league for a second consecutive year, and ultimately won the championship this past June.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4
Mark Daigneault reveals 1-word reason why Jared McCain has become a huge Thunder contributor

Mark Daigneault reveals 1-word reason why Jared McCain has become a huge Thunder contributor

The Oklahoma City Thunder decided to trade a few of their valuable future draft picks to bring in Jared McCain via trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. McCain

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

Jared McCain News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Surprising claim emerges about Jared McCain

Surprising claim emerges about Jared McCain

Don’t let Jared McCain’s TikTok dances fool you. Retired ex-NBA forward Chandler Parsons went viral this week over his claim about the Oklahoma City Thunder guard McCain.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / February 25
Cap crunch in OKC? Why Hartenstein and Dort could be odd men out

Cap crunch in OKC? Why Isaiah Hartenstein and Luguentz Dort could be odd men out

Sustaining a title window requires sacrifice.

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