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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his perspective on Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s controversial fourth-quarter ejection in Tuesday’s 136-120 win at the Paycom Center. After a Thunder fan triggered Doncic into a reaction that led to his second technical foul, Daigneault defended the officials with skepticism on whether […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic picked up a second technical in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 136-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After earning the ejection, Doncic was quick to point at a fan in the front row of the Paycom Center, but for NBA official J.T. Orr, it didn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was ejected a few minutes into the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 136-120 road loss to the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2023-24 scoring leader made a go-ahead bucket and proceeded to talk trash at a fan. An official, perhaps thinking the remark was directed at him, gave Doncic his […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is just as surprised as most about the Denver Nuggets firing head coach Michael Malone weeks before the NBA postseason. Before Daigneault faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a rematch from Sunday’s lopsided loss on Tuesday, he addressed the biggest news in the association surrounding […]

Before All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as an MVP candidate in 2024-25, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had a recurring saying regarding Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance: “Watch the games.” Williams would repeat the line during his media availability. It was a message to NBA fans everywhere. Perhaps not seeing the overall picture beyond box scores, highlights, and […]

Recency bias might’ve taken over Shannon Sharpe’s line of thinking. After the Los Angeles Lakers whooped the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, the former All-Pro tight end predicted who would win a playoff match between the two. “Tiebreakers, code breakers, windbreakers. Lakers in 5,” Sharpe said. Sharpe’s comments aren’t surprising, as he has supported the […]

On Feb. 2, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a shocking deal, and few felt that the Mavericks received enough in return for the then-25-year-old star. All it took in terms of draft capital was one first-round pick to land the five-time All-Star. Of course, Anthony Davis and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. LeBron James and Luka Doncic were initially questionable on the team’s injury report. James is dealing with a left groin strain, while Doncic has a right groin strain. But while some thought the Lakers might rest players in advance […]

With the playoffs set to begin in a little over a week, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s full, undivided attention will be devoted towards making it deep into the postseason and even winning a championship. At present, they have the best record in the NBA, a deep team with elite defenders and shooters across multiple positions, […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers meet again Tuesday in a high-stakes Western Conference clash at Paycom Center. […]

NBA legend Paul Pierce had an intriguing take on the MVP race between the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Pierce appeared on an episode of The Speak how on Fox Sports. He provided his opinion on the hot topic, believing that Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander should share the award. “I’m so […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren reflected on Sunday’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the last thing they wanted to do was blame the game’s officials. During their joint media availability, Williams and Holmgren shared takes on Lakers’ JJ Redick before a reporter asked about the […]

After picking the Los Angeles Lakers to emerge from the Western Conference, ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe doubled down on his take in light of the Lakers’ blowout win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sharpe also took a shot at the Thunder’s lockdown defender, Lu Dort. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 126-99 on Sunday and sent a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Sunday’s 126-99 loss, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and his teammate Chet Holmgren shared their opinion on Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s career change from podcast host to head coach. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his blunt take on losing to the Lakers, Williams and Holmgren […]

Luka Doncic delivered another standout performance Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99. While his 30-point outing led the team on the scoreboard, it was a no-look, behind-the-head assist to Gabe Vincent that stole the spotlight — and even caught Doncic by surprise. Speaking postgame to The Athletic’s […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers made a resounding statement Sunday evening with a 126-99 blowout win over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The matchup featured a highly anticipated duel between Doncic and MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and in the aftermath of the Lakers’ dominant victory, Doncic offered strong praise for the Thunder star. […]

The final week of the 2024-25 NBA regular season is upon us. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder have reigned supreme in the NBA power rankings all season, even they are facing some struggles before the playoffs. More specifically, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets may have something going for them after recently facing the […]

After an impressive 126-99 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James reminded reporters his team is still a work in progress. Sunday’s victory had Lakers fans screaming title contenders after Los Angeles handed the Thunder a second consecutive loss, which has only happened twice this season. However, for James, it’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season on Sunday evening, dismantling the league-best Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 in the first of a two-game road series. LeBron James, who spoke to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha postgame, may have shed light on the approach that led to the statement win. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time since the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking blockbuster trade, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faced Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. In the first of a two-game set at the Paycom Center, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with zero free throws in a 126-99 blowout loss. Shai identified the differences in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare two-game mini-series at the tail end of the regular season, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reminded reporters of the fundamental element of facing a potential playoff matchup. For Daigneault, it’s less of an opportunity for the Thunder to gain an advantage […]

LeBron James is keeping his health in check following the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. In 34 minutes of action, James finished with a stat line of 19 points, seven assists and three rebounds. He shot 9-of-16 from the field, which includes making his lone attempts from […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in convincing fashion on Sunday. The Lakers dominated the Thunder by a final score of 126-99 throughout the matchup. They lit up the nets from beyond the arc, knocking down 22 3-pointers. Los Angeles also crashed the glass frequently, grabbing 43 rebounds […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a revealing take on why he finished with zero free-throw attempts in Sunday’s 126-99 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. After head coach Mark Daigneault fired back at playoff narratives surrounding the Thunder and Lakers’ two-game series in Oklahoma City’s final home games of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the advantages of a two-game series against the potential playoff opponent. After Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed the Lakers after Friday’s loss, Daigneault discussed the significance of hosting two games in two days against Los Angeles. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s matinee against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James was listed as probable with a left groin strain, so there was never really any question as to whether he’d play in OKC, but this just confirms it. The 40-year-old recently missed a couple weeks […]

HOUSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credited the Houston Rockets with dominating his team throughout Friday night’s matchup. After Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed Friday’s loss during his media availability, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaned into the problems the Rockets presented amid a double-digit deficit that carried throughout the night. After falling behind at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first of two straight games on Sunday at the Paycom Center. It will be a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Lakers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 156-112. Furthermore, they are 7-3 […]

HOUSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is keeping the big picture in mind after Friday’s 125-111 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed where his team faltered in Friday’s loss, Williams chose to look at the brighter side. Pointing to the Thunder’s 11-game win streak, which was […]

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team’s 11-game win streak in a 125-111 blowout win where the Rockets dominated throughout the night. After ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins crowned the Thunder the best team in franchise history, Jalen Green (34 points) and All-Star Alperen Sengun (31 points) […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka shared his take on this year’s MVP race between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. After Jokic’s 61-point triple-double this week, strengthening his case for a potential fourth MVP award, Udoka pointed to Nikola’s numbers as an overwhelming factor that shouldn’t be overlooked. […]

After his recent election into the Basketball Hall of Fame, former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony gave his impression of Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2024-25 MVP race with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, Anthony believes it’s just the beginning of Shai’s reign as one of the league’s elite stars. Anthony reacted to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in cruise control at the moment; they are in the middle of an 11-game winning streak, with seven of those wins coming in blowout fashion. They have the best record in the NBA and have looked like every bit of the contending team that every critic and fan had them […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as top teams in the West square-off in what could be Playoffs-preview. The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-12) will take on the Houston Rockets (50-27) as the teams conclude their four-game season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso joined Chet Holmgren in endorsing Lu Dort for DPOY as the 2024-25 campaign turns for its final stretch. With only six games remaining in the regular season, Dort’s teammates have voiced their opinions on Lu’s candidacy. At the same time, he has risen to having the third-best odds of […]

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up their 64th win of the season with a home victory over the Detroit Pistons. As has so often been the case, MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 33 points in this one, dominating the game on both ends of the floor. While most of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-103, Chet Holmgren explained why Lu Dort deserves recognition for this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. In a win where Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Michael Jordan’s record for scoring 20+ points in 69 consecutive games offensively, Holmgren highlighted what Dort […]

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being in the MVP race, former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony gave a penny for his thoughts. He sees Gilgeous-Alexander as one of his banana boat buddies. "This is the beginning of a run for him… He's the evolution of a Penny Hardaway, of a Dwyane Wade… And he's James [Harden] […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103, extending its winning streak to 11 straight as head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team cruise toward the finish line of a historic regular season. Despite All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tying Michael Jordan for 69 consecutive 20+ point performances in the third quarter, the […]