JANUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-3 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-3 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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OKC -9.5 TOTAL 222.5
Thunder Sweep Wizards in Season Series with Friday Blowout The Thunder win their second of two games against the Wizards this season.
Thunder complete series sweep of Beal-less Wizards, 127-110
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a regular-season sweep of the Washington Wizards, 127-110JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Full Game Highlights | January 6, 2022-23 NBA Season
JANUARY 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Draws second start of season Muscala will start Friday's game against the Wizards, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact With Jaylin Williams (ankle) sidelined, Muscala will draw his second start of the season. Muscala's previous start came during a 108-94 loss to the Bucks on Nov. 5. He totaled nine points and five rebounds across 17 minutes during the contest.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Searching for Center Depth After Williams' Injury After another injury in the frontcourt, OKC may be forced to put a new big man in its rotation.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Recalled, available Friday Omoruyi was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue and is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact With the Thunder missing various frontcourt players, Omoruyi is a strong candidate to join the rotation after being called up. In his 17 NBA appearances, he's averaged 5.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.6 minutes.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Giddey Enjoying Sophomore Surge, Not Slump Oklahoma City’s prospect has gotten progressively better across the board.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Josh Giddey Enjoying Sophomore Surge, Not Slump Oklahoma City’s prospect has gotten progressively better across the board.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wizards vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday Wizards at Thunder: How to watch, lineups, injury reports and broadcast for Friday.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Thunder Gameday: Back Home Against Washington The Thunder will host the Wizards in Oklahoma City on Friday night.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Here's What Stood Out in the Celtics' Win vs. the Mavericks: Adhering to the Right Approach and Tatum's Triple Double Leads to 29-Point Victory The Celtics entered Thursday night’s game in Dallas determined to get rid of the sour taste left from surrendering 150 points to a Thunder t...
JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder Makes History vs Boston Celtics | TBU Crew Discusses Isaiah Joe's Play | S04E18
JANUARY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Fourth-Most Votes Among Western Conference Guards for All-Star Game Thunder standout Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might finally see a highly-coveted All-Star appearance this season.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Fourth-Most Votes Among Western Conference Guards for All-Star Game Thunder standout Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might finally see a highly-coveted All-Star appearance this season.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't play Friday Williams (ankle) will miss Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Impact Williams made his third start in the last four games Wednesday but lasted only 12 minutes before suffering a left ankle sprain he was unable to return from. With Friday's contest off the table, he's looking toward Sunday against the Mavericks for his next chance to return. Kenrich Williams, Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley are candidates to add some minutes in his absence.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics' Marcus Smart fined for 'inappropriate language' in blowout Thunder loss Marcus Smart was ejected against the Thunder in the blowout loss.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Kenrich Williams Off to Hot Start in 2023 Oklahoma City is riddled with injuries and Kenrich Williams has used the chance to build his season.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Isaiah Joe Carving Key Role With Thunder Over time, Isaiah Joe is seeing a minutes increase with the Thunder due to white-hot shooting.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game at Orlando Magic | January 5, 2023
JANUARY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores 16 points in loss Giddey ended Wednesday's 126-115 loss to the Magic with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes.
Impact Giddey did most of his damage in the first half with 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field to go along with four rebounds and three assists. After failing to score any points in the third quarter he went 3-of-6 in the fourth for another six points to finish second on the team with 16. The Oklahoma City guard was just 2-of-7 from beyond the arc and failed to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in his last four games.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-high 33 points Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 33 points (8-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 17-18 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 126-115 loss to the Mag...
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander got off to a quick start with 11 first-quarter points on 3-of-7 shooting from the field while also knocking down all five of his free-throw attempts. He only had one field goal attempt in the second quarter as the Thunder fell behind by 17 points at the half, but he reemerged in the third quarter to the tune of 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting. The Oklahoma City point guard finished with a game-high 33 points and now has 22 games this season with at least 30 points. Gilgeous-Alexander also matched his season high with 17 made free throws in the contest.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into matchup with Washington
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Washington averaging 30.9 points per gameJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Wood, Jalen Williams and more players who are enjoying positive transformations Stan Son highlights players who have experienced positive transformations this season, whether it be from a skills or role standpoint.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Player grades: Small Thunder fail to stop Magic inside the paint in 126-115 loss Player grades for the Thunder’s 126-115 loss to the Magic.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Thunder Fall in Orlando Following Historic Outing Oklahoma City emphatically took down one of the best teams in the NBA on Tuesday evening, but was unable to replicate the same performance W...
JANUARY 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
