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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard nears James Harden, Allen Iverson in history books

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard continued his astonishing scoring streak on Wednesday night, but couldn’t help his side overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won 128-110. He finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two three-pointers, pushing his streak of consecutive 20-point games to 56, moving one game shy of […] The post Clippers star Kawhi Leonard nears James Harden, Allen Iverson in history books appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder lock up West’s top seed after dismantling Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a huge advantage when they start the real defense of their title in the playoffs after securing the top seed in the Western Conference on Wednesday. The Thunder dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers, 128-110, to improve to 64-16 and fend off the San Antonio Spurs, who were looking to […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder lock up West’s top seed after dismantling Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lou Williams dismisses Chet Holmgren and names true Victor Wembanyama's rival: "This is the rivalry that we'd been looking for" – Basketball Network

Lou Williams dismisses Chet Holmgren and names true Victor Wembanyama's rival: "This is the rivalry that we'd been looking for"  Basketball Network

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Thunder Coach Commends Team’s Execution in Season-Best Performance

The OKC Thunder had their best scoring and assist game of the season against the Utah Jazz on Sunday.  The Thunder put up 146 points in their 35-point beatdown of the Jazz, on top of tallying a season-best 40-assist performance.  Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault lauded the squad for recording such a mark ahead of […] The post Thunder Coach Commends Team’s Execution in Season-Best Performance appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals special support system amid injury-riddled season

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams faced off against his brother, Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams, in a 146-111 blowout victory at the Paycom Center. After handing the Los Angeles Lakers a 43-point loss on Thursday, the Thunder cruised to its fifth consecutive win to close out a five-game home stand. Williams, […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals special support system amid injury-riddled season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success

The current CBA has been very punitive of the NBA’s biggest spenders, and this is meant to maintain a sense of parity around the association by de-incentivizing teams that stack their roster with All-Star talents. Now, one would think that the Oklahoma City Thunder will have their fair share of difficulties navigating this cap landscape […] The post Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 4/2/2026

We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a Western Conference series between the Los Angeles Lakers (50-26), who visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-16) on Thursday, as Oklahoma City looks to complete the season series sweep up 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Thunder prediction and […] The post Lakers vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 4/2/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking

The issue of tanking is a hot one in NBA circles, as teams such as the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards, among others, have blatantly been holding out a few of their best players or at least limiting their workload just so they could boost their chances of losing more games and therefore improving their […] The post Bill Simmons floats penalizing blowout losses to fix NBA tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the 2025-26 season doing everything a defending champion is supposed to do. They have won consistently, dominated statistically, and imposed their identity on both ends of the floor. As the playoffs approach, though, the narrative will certainly shift. For a team aiming to go back-to-back, the question is no […] The post Thunder’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Make Jalen Williams Announcement Ahead of Pistons Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder will tackle the second night of a back-to-back at home tonight against the Detroit Pistons. Oklahoma City gears up to play the third game of its homestand after a long East coast road trip that ended in a loss to the Boston Celtics. Since returning home, the Thunder are 2-0, with wins over […] The post Thunder Make Jalen Williams Announcement Ahead of Pistons Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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SGA highlights Jalen Williams’s importance in Thunder’s title repeat bid

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault highlighted Jalen Williams’ impact in Sunday’s 111-100 win against the New York Knicks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reminded everyone of how important the All-NBA forward is. For a defending champion Thunder team in pursuit to win back-to-back titles, Williams’ return to form is crucial. Gilgeous-Alexander discussed Williams’ […] The post SGA highlights Jalen Williams’s importance in Thunder’s title repeat bid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Daigneault gives Thunder’s Jalen Williams his flowers after 11-point win vs. Knicks

OKLAHOMA CITY — In only his fourth game back from a hamstring injury, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams had his best scoring performance since, which didn’t come as a surprise for head coach Mark Daigneault. Amidst an extended absence, Williams shared what he learned about himself and his teammates following a 131-113 win against the […] The post Mark Daigneault gives Thunder’s Jalen Williams his flowers after 11-point win vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Celtics’ statement win sends a message to the rest of the Eastern Conference

In a showdown between two NBA champions, the Boston Celtics’ win against the Oklahoma City Thunder put the rest of the Eastern Conference on notice. With a completely healthy roster, the Thunder entered TD Garden in rare form, which led many to anticipate a win for the defending champions. Joe Mazzulla said the Celtics were […] The post The Celtics’ statement win sends a message to the rest of the Eastern Conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026

We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, with the conclusion of a cross-conference series between the New York Knicks (49-26), who visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (58-16) on Sunday night, as Oklahoma City looks to complete the season series sweep up 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Thunder prediction and […] The post Knicks vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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