DARIUS BAZLEY NEWS

Doncic's triple-double leads Mavericks past Thunder 104-102

Luka Doncic had 20 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his third triple-double in five games, and the surging Dallas Mavericks withstood a late run by the Oklahoma City Thunder...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting five Bazley is starting Monday against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact After coming off the bench in 10 straight games, Bazley has earned himself another chance with the first unit. He's been solid off the bench of late, averaging 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist over his last six. Derrick Favors will come off the bench and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will get a look at center as a result of this lineup change.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Produces 17 points off bench Bazley provided 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 107-102 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Bazley has never been an efficient scorer but such was the case Saturday, as he ended as one of the Thunder's highest-scoring players while also ending just three rebounds away from putting up a double-double. The third-year pro has been playing off the bench since mid-December and is averaging 11.5 points per game across 10 contests since then.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort lead Thunder past Nets, 130-109

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Lu Dort scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-109

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic has 22 points, 18 rebounds, Nuggets beat Thunder 99-95

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 18 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-95 on Sunday night

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves rout Thunder 135-105

D’Angelo Russell had 27 points and 12 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-105 on Friday night for their third straight victory

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma City plays Minnesota on 3-game road slide

Oklahoma City enters a matchup against Minnesota as losers of three road games in a row

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Sunday Bazley (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Impact Even with the NBA recently shortening the timeline for vaccinated players that test positive for COVID-19 to exit the protocols, Bazley's absence will reach seven days Sunday. Provided the symptoms he's dealing with aren't too significant, he could be ready to go for the Thunder's subsequent game Wednesday in Minnesota.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Dallas, looks for 5th straight home win

Oklahoma City enters a matchup with Dallas after winning four straight home games

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23, Thunder beat Knicks 95-80

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned from a one-game absence to score 23 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat a depleted New York Knicks team 95-80 on Friday night

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma City takes on New York, looks for 4th straight home win

Oklahoma City aims to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory over New York

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker has 38 points, Suns beat Thunder to end 2-game skid

Devin Booker scored 38 points, surpassing 10,000 for his career, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-97 on Wednesday night to end a two-game losing streak and t...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker, Suns take on the Thunder

Phoenix and Oklahoma City will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander's triple-double leads Thunder past Denver

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his second career triple-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 108-94

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder beat Grizz in Morant's return

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Josh Giddey added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies 102-99

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilgeous-Alexander hits 3 at buzzer, Thunder beat Clippers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a 27-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 104-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlike in today's NBA, no safety net for prep stars in 1970s

Bill Willoughby was a high-flying phenom when he jumped into the NBA out of high school nearly 50 years ago

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thunder hold on to beat Raptors 110-109, win 2nd straight

Mike Muscala made a go-ahead 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 26 points in the third quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on l...

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS