Impact Joe got a spot start during Wednesday's loss to the Rockets but posted just three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two assists and one swipe in 21 minutes. Aaron Wiggins will start in his place Saturday.
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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-4 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Coming off bench Joe will come off the bench Saturday against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Heads to bench Saturday Williams is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact Williams logged 12 minutes Wednesday against the Rockets and finished with seven points and four rebounds, but he will come off the bench in this one, allowing Mike Muscala to jump into the starting unit. The rookie out of Arkansas is averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game across 11 bench outings this season.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to starting unit Muscala is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact The Thunder are shaking up their frontcourt once again, and Muscala will get the nod alongside Jalen Williams. Muscala has averaged 8.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in four starts this season.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Wiggins is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact The Thunder are shaking up their starting unit again, and Wiggins will jump into the starting lineup over Isaiah Joe. The former Maryland standout has averaged 10.3 points per game in nine starts this season.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Gameday: Oklahoma City Seeking Revenge Against Rockets Can the Thunder get a win against Houston following a poor showing earlier in the week?
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder play the Rockets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Houston averaging 30.8 points per gameFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Saturday Dort (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets.
Impact Dort will miss his fourth straight game Saturday due to a right hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Warriors, although there is no indication that his return is imminent.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to G League The Thunder assigned Robinson-Earl (ankle) to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Friday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Robinson-Earl's stints in the G League indicate that he is close to returning from his right ankle sprain. The second-year big man hasn't played since Dec. 12 but is going through the final part of his rehab with the Blue to get back into playing shape. Robinson-Earl started in 18 of his 26 appearances before going down to injury.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Nearing Return to Play Robinson-Earl will provide much needed value for the Thunder in return.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Nearing Return to Play Robinson-Earl will provide much needed value for the Thunder in return.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Consistency is Crucial for OKC Thunder in Rematch with Houston Just days after losing to Houston, the Thunder get another shot at the Rockets with vengeance on their mind.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
As James nears record, Tuesday's Lakers game moved to TNT
The NBA has further adjusted the schedule of nationally televised games with LeBron James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the league’s scoring recordFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Embiid, Morant, Brown lead NBA All-Star reserve class
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Portland’s Damian Lillard had to have known they were going to the All-Star GameFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKC Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Earns First All-Star Bid Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finally has the official title.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder Nearly Selected Two Gonzaga Players in 2022 NBA Draft Sam Presti was prepared to take Andrew Nembhard with the 34th pick if available.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game at Houston Rockets | February 1, 2023
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Provides spark off bench Mann amassed 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Mann scored double-digit points for the first time since Jan. 12 on Wednesday. His four three-pointers made were also his second-most of the season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Top Performers: Giddey Nearly Finds Triple-Double in Loss to Rockets Oklahoma City Thunder’s Josh Giddey stepped up to the plate and gave a strong performance on a night where his team struggled to put the bal...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Another well-rounded display Giddey finished with 20 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.
Impact For the second game in a row, Giddey shot exactly 9-for-18 from the floor en route to another 20-point scoring performance. He's now hit double figures in the scoring column in 17 straight games, averaging 19.1 points while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 84.4 percent from the free-throw line. Giddey isn't yet a reliable perimeter shooter, but he's nonetheless made dramatic strides on the offensive end in his second season, raising his true shooting percentage nearly six points from his rookie year. The uptick in offensive efficiency hasn't come with any downturn in his contributions in the assists and rebounds categories, where he continues to put up strong numbers with regularity.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive off bench Williams chipped in 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Despite moving back to the bench, Williams was one of the top producers for the Thunder Wednesday evening. He scored in double digits for the first time since Jan. 22, but he continues to contribute plenty of rebounds, assists and steals to keep his fantasy value trending in the right direction.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unable to find shot Williams ended Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets with eight points (2-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes.
Impact Williams carried an ankle injury into this one and it may be to blame for the poor shooting. Luckily for the rookie standout, the Thunder are off until Saturday for a rematch against Houston. In his previous three games, Williams averaged 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held to three points in start Joe closed Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets with three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.
Impact Coach Mark Daigneault continues to experiment with different lineups, but Joe couldn't make the most of his opportunity in this one. He came into Wednesday's game on fire from beyond the arc, hitting a total of 24 three-pointers in his previous seven games.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder at Houston Rockets | Game Highlights | February 1, 2023
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gordon, rookie Eason help Rockets defeat Thunder 112-106
Eric Gordon had a season-high 25 points and rookie Tari Eason added career-high 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City ThunderFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
