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Mark Daigneault’s encouraging take on Thunder Jalen Williams’ return from injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault likes what he’s seeing from Jalen Williams, who played in his third game since his second hamstring injury of 2025-26. With eight games left in the regular season, Williams is clearing mental hurdles in his return. He finished with 18 points, eight assists, six rebounds, […] The post Mark Daigneault’s encouraging take on Thunder Jalen Williams’ return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Draymond Green Sends Message on Victor Wembanyama After NBA MVP Ladder Update

On Friday, the Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green took to social media and had no patience for the ongoing MVP Award discourse. Green shared a screenshot of the leaderboard, called out the critics, and backed San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. On Monday, Wembanyama made his case ...

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals why he isn’t thinking about hamstring injury after return

OKLAHOMA CITY — In only his third game back from two right hamstring injuries, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is feeling closer to his old self. His 18 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and one steal helped the Thunder return to the win column in a 131-113 win against the Chicago Bulls. Oklahoma City […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals why he isn’t thinking about hamstring injury after return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Announce Luka Doncic’s Defensive Milestone During Nets Game

Luka Doncic dropped two spots in NBA.com's latest MVP Ladder this week, falling from second to fourth despite averaging 39.5 points over his last 11 games. Victor Wembanyama leapfrogged him into the top spot, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic also ahead. The demotion sent the Los ...

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Dwyane Wade Praises Victor Wembanyama Speaking Up for Himself: ‘Everybody Can’t Do That’

Victor Wembanyama made his MVP pitch impossible to ignore. After his San Antonio Spurs demolished the Miami Heat 136-111 on Monday to clinch the franchise’s first Southwest Division title in nine years, the 22-year-old center laid out a three-point case for why he deserves the Michael Jordan ...

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Why Thunder doesn’t base ‘sense of urgency’ on the standings

OKLAHOMA CITY — With nine games left in the regular season, the San Antonio Spurs are trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder by 2.0 games atop the Western Conference standings. The Celtics snapped the Thunder’s 12-game win streak, leaving the defending champions with a 57-16 record. Ahead of a five-game home stand, which includes marquee matchups […] The post Why Thunder doesn’t base ‘sense of urgency’ on the standings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s keeps it 100 about Thunder holding onto No. 1 seed

BOSTON — The San Antonio Spurs are trailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder by 2.0 games atop the Western Conference standings. Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder failed their test in a 119-109 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Then, he reminded everyone of how important home court advantage was amidst Oklahoma City’s championship […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s keeps it 100 about Thunder holding onto No. 1 seed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams not feeling pressure going through ebbs and flows of injury return

BOSTON — With only 28 regular-season games under his belt, and nine remaining on the schedule, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is excited for what lies ahead. After the Boston Celtics’ 119-109 victory snapped a whopping 12-game winning streak, Williams had a conversation with Jayson Tatum about minute restrictions. The two All-NBA forwards, dealing […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams not feeling pressure going through ebbs and flows of injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Wright Questions 'Lunacy' in Recognizing Luka Doncic's 'Dominance'

Luka Doncic started chasing history the moment this season began. In his first three games, he became just the second player in NBA history to open a season with three consecutive 40-point performances, joining Wilt Chamberlain. His 92 combined points through two games broke Jerry West's Los ...

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Isiah Thomas Has DeMarcus Cousins, Chandler Parsons & Lou Williams Split on Facing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Victor Wembanyama

Isiah Thomas sparks debate as DeMarcus Cousins, Chandler Parsons, and Lou Williams split over facing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Victor Wembanyama in a championship scenario setting today.

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Bulls vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/27/2026

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup. The Chicago Bulls (29-43) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (57-16) with OKC leading the season series 1-0 in this final meeting. Check our NBA odds series for the Bulls-Thunder prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls are […] The post Bulls vs. Thunder prediction, odds, pick – 3/27/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s honest take on Jaylen Brown’s free-throw disparity

BOSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown’s free-throw disparity in Wednesday’s 119-109 loss at TD Garden. Two weeks removed from going 13-of-14 from the line in a two-point loss (104-102), Brown made 12-of-14 free-throw attempts to help snap a 12-game winning streak. Daigneault, in searching for answers, […] The post Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s honest take on Jaylen Brown’s free-throw disparity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss

BOSTON — After a 119-109 loss on the road, which snapped a 12-game winning streak, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault gave the Boston Celtics all the credit for outplaying the defending champions on the road. Daigneault also addressed the Thunder’s second-half struggles against the Celtics, which helped keep the Thunder at bay in the […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault points finger at defense after Celtics loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Media Put on Blast for Unusual Reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s Self MVP Endorsement

Nick Wright aims at the NBA media for their inconsistent reactions to Victor Wembanyama's self-promotion for the MVP award. He finds it intriguing that they aren't calling him out for it, especially since they typically criticise players who talk up their own candidacy.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green Drops Strong Take on Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the stories of the NBA season. Victor Wembanyama has been the story within the story. In just his third year in the league, the 22-year-old has pushed himself into the MVP conversation in a way that has the basketball world paying attention.On Monday night, after a Spurs […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Drops Strong Take on Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics took it to ‘different level’ in win over Thunder, per Joe Mazzulla

The Boston Celtics delivered one of their most stellar performances of the season in their 119-109 victory over defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston snapped the league’s longest active streak of 12 wins, pushing themselves to 48-24 for the season. The impressive manner in which the win came was also acknowledged by Celtics head […] The post Celtics took it to ‘different level’ in win over Thunder, per Joe Mazzulla appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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