Booker leads Phoenix against Oklahoma City after 41-point game
Phoenix takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Suns' 122-114 loss to the Memphis GrizzliesAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEKSEJ POKUSEVSKI
5.2 PPG •
3.2 RPG •
1.2 APG
5.2 PPG
3.2 RPG
1.2 APG
Hayes and Jackson muscle Pistons to 9-point win over Thunder
Killian Hayes scored a career-high 26 points and Frank Jackson also had 26 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 110-101 victory over Oklahoma City in a matchup of teams near the bottom...APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable Friday Pokusevski has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons due to flu-like symptoms, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pokusevski had started each of the last four games, and he averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 33.5 minutes per game during that time. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Isaiah Roby should see additional run against Detroit.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hands out eight assists Pokusevski accumulated 13 points (4-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 136-118 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Pokusevski has scored in double digits in four of his last five contests, and regardless of his role, he's been able to produce at a relatively consistent rate. He has recorded 10 or more points in all but three of his 15 appearances this month, averaging 12.2 points despite shooting 41.8 percent from the field in that span.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young scores 41 in homecoming as Hawks top Thunder 136-118
Trae Young had 41 points and eight assists, and the Atlanta Hawks rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-118MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defining Aleksej Pokusevski's Role with Oklahoma City A look at where Aleksej Pokusevski fits on the Thunder going forward
MARCH 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Aleksej Pokusevski Stars in Close Loss to Nuggets The Thunder made it close in Denver Saturday night, showing progression among the young prospects across the board.
MARCH 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Aleksej Pokusevski Stars in Close Loss to Nuggets The Thunder made it close in Denver Saturday night, showing progression among the young prospects across the board.
MARCH 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Jokic scores 35 in Nuggets' 113-107 win over Oklahoma City
Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the scrappy Oklahoma City Thunder 113-107MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in starting lineup Pokusevski will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Impact With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ruled out due to right ankle soreness, Pokusevski will draw his third start over the team's last four games. He's averaging 7.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game this season, but he posted 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal in 28 minutes off the bench against Boston on Monday.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pulls down 15 boards in start Pokusevski chipped in 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-108 loss to Miami.
Impact Back in the starting five for the first time since March 6, Pokusevski took advantage of the increased opportunity to post his third double-double of the season. The 2020 first-round pick has been all over the map this season, but over his last 13 games he's up to 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 made threes per contest.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Pokusevski will start Friday's game against the Heat, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Pokusevski will rejoin the starting unit Friday as Tre Mann shifts to a bench role. He's averaging 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.3 minutes per game this season.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young Forwards Flex Muscles as Thunder Drop Seventh Straight Darius Bazley and Aleksej Pokusevski had big nights despite losing to the Spurs at the last second.
MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spurs fend off Thunder 122-120 to end 2-game slide
Dejounte Murray had 26 points and 12 assists and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Wednesday night, snapping a two-game skidMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nice offensive game Monday Pokusevski provided 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 134-116 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Pokusevski popped for 17 points in the loss, his highest points total in more than a month. With that being said, he has now scored in double-digits in six consecutive games, averaging 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. These numbers are certainly not going to win you your fantasy league but he is more than acceptable to have on a 12-team roster right now.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Aleksej Pokusevski 'Great Developmental Case Study' Pokusevski averages 44 percent from the field in his last seven games.
MARCH 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Coming off bench Pokusevski will come off the bench Tuesday against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact After three straight starts, Pokusevski will come off the bench. Over his past 12 appearances, he's averaged 11.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 25.4 minutes.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Apt contributor amid absences Pokusevski logged 12 points (6-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to Utah.
Impact The Thunder's numerous absences have made Pokusevski a waiver-wire favorite over the past week, as he's posted impressive scoring and rebounding numbers over three consecutive starts. He should remain a safe option until he leaves the starting lineup.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bogdanovic hits 11 3-pointers as Jazz defeat Thunder 116-103
Bojan Bogdanovic made a franchise-record 11 3-pointers and scored 35 points to help the Utah Jazz defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-103MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Timeline on Giddey's Injury Coach Daigneault analyzes Aleksej Pokusevski’s improvements.
MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder quotes: Nikola Jokic offers Aleksej Pokusevski advice during Wednesday's game The reigning MVP offered the 20-year-old some advice.
MARCH 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Thunder 7-Footer Aleksej Pokusevski is Hitting His Stride The 20-year-old Thunder forward is starting to emerge as a consistent contributor.
MARCH 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Posts nice stat line as starter Pokusevski accumulated nine points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-107 victory over the Nuggets.
Impact Pokusevski got the start with Aaron Wiggins (ankle) out of commission, and the 20-year-old came through with a team-leading 11 boards along with a pair of blocks and steals. His offensive production was less dynamic, but he did well enough with a 4-for-9 shooting line and only one turnover. Pokusevski has earned some fantasy relevance with his play of late -- he has scored in double-digits in six of his past 10 games while averaging 6.4 boards and 1.2 blocks over that stretch.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander, Roby lead Thunder by Nuggets, 119-107
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, Isaiah Roby added a career-high 26 and the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder beat the heavily favored Denver Nuggets 119-107MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting for Wiggins Pokusevski will start Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact With Aaron Wiggins (ankle) sidelined, Pokusevski will join the starting five for the first time since Jan. 5. The 19-year-old has seen an uptick in minutes since he was recalled from the G League on Feb. 8, averaging 10.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks across 23.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
