DECEMBER 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-3 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-3 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Spurs · Wed 2:30AM
OKC -9.5 TOTAL 222.5
Starting Lineups for Hornets vs Thunder A look at the first five for tonight’s game.
In line for first career start Williams will join the starting five for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Williams will draw the start at center in the first game after Aleksej Pokusevski suffered a tibial fracture in his left leg. Considering Pokusevski is out for at least six weeks, Williams should certainly be on fantasy managers' radars if he continues to start. Williams has averaged 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per 36 minutes this season
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: Both Thunder and Hornets Without Key Pieces Thursday’s matchup with the Hornets will be OKC’s first game without either Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Aleksej Pokusevski available.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Score Predictions for Hornets vs Thunder Our staff predicts who will win tonight’s game between Charlotte and Oklahoma City.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pokusevski Injury Spells Opportunity For Thunder Amid injuries to Aleksej Pokusevski, Ousmane Dieng, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, minutes in the front court appear to be up for grabs. Who wi...
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game Preview The Hornets look to get back on track at home versus the Thunder.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report vs Oklahoma City Thunder A look at who is out for today’s game.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Will miss at least six weeks Pokusevski sustained a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg Tuesday's game against the Thunder and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks, Nick Crain of Forbes...
Impact Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Pokusevski's injury isn't "long-long term," so he will likely return before the end of the season. Darius Bazley, Mike Muscala and Jaylin Williams are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylin Williams Has the Opportunity to Show his Progression After picking up a triple-double in the G League, Jaylin Williams was called up by the Thunder.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Jalen Williams Up to No. 7 on NBA Rookie Ladder Rookie Jalen Williams has moved up one spot in the NBA rookie ladder with his increased production.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Onward | Behind the Scenes: OKC Thunder | The Work Doesn't Stop
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Settles back into rotation Mann finished with 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 130-114 win over the Spurs.
Impact After a recent stint with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue, Mann has resurfaced in the NBA squad's rotation over the past two games. Mann saw more run than usual Tuesday while starter Luguentz Dort was limited to 22 minutes, but given the volatile nature of the Thunder rotation this season, it's tough to rely on that trend carrying over into Thursday's game at Charlotte. With six three-pointers in 11 attempts over his past two outings, though, it wouldn't be surprising if Mann was prioritized over Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins while he's sporting a hot hand.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be out for 'some time' Pokusevski (leg) will be out for "some time," with the Thunder gathering more information before providing an official update, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact Pokusevski's leg twisted awkwardly during Tuesday's game against the Spurs, forcing the forward to leave the game. While coach Mark Daigneault said the injury is not "long long-term," it wouldn't be surprising if Pokusevski missed several weeks based on the coach's other wording. For the duration of his absence, more minutes could be available for Darius Bazley, Mike Muscala and other frontcourt players.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pokusevski Injury Hurts Already Depleted Thunder Oklahoma City is already thin in the paint and with a new injury to Aleksej Pokusevski it could get thinner.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Team Effort in Win Over Spurs Oklahoma City received contributions from everywhere Tuesday night.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Team Effort in Win Over Spurs Oklahoma City received contributions from everywhere Tuesday night.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Back to NBA The Thunder recalled Williams (concussion) from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Williams returned to action in the G League following a brief absence due to a concussion and recorded his first career triple-double by notching 21 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in a 112-108 win over Sioux Falls. The rookie second-round pick will head back to the NBA squad after his dominating performance, but he's unlikely to garner a major role for the Thunder, as he's averaged just 3.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.7 minutes across his first seven NBA appearances.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season-high 19 points Muscala finished Tuesday's 130-114 victory over San Antonio with 19 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes.
Impact Muscala pieced together his best scoring night of the season by shooting efficiently from beyond the arc in this one. He did the majority of his damage in the first half by scoring 14 of his 19 points and collecting five rebounds in only nine minutes of action. However, it would be unwise to rely on this type of production going forward, as he's scored in double digits in only two of his last 15 appearances
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falls just shy of double-double Williams finished with 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 130-114 win over the Spurs.
Impact Williams found success shooting the basketball in this one, and he was just one rebound away from notching his second double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. Tuesday marked his best rebounding game of the season, and he's been more productive in this area of late. Williams has secured seven or more rebounds in three of his last four matchups.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Totals game-high 28 points Gilgeous-Alexander logged 28 points (9-14 FG, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 130-114 win over the Spurs.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander turned in an efficient shooting line and scored 10 of his 28 points from the charity stripe. It's worth mentioning that he didn't attempt a three for just the second game this season, but he still managed to lead the game in scoring. The Kentucky product is now averaging 34.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks over his last seven contests.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylin Williams Notches First Professional Triple-Double Rookie big man Jaylin Williams recorded a triple-double on Tuesday afternoon in the Oklahoma City Blue’s matchup against the Sioux Falls Sky...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jaylin Williams Notches First Professional Triple-Double Rookie big man Jaylin Williams recorded a triple-double on Tuesday afternoon in the Oklahoma City Blue’s matchup against the Sioux Falls Sky...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Charlotte plays Oklahoma City, looks to break home losing streak
Charlotte will try to break its five-game home slide when the Hornets take on Oklahoma CityDECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game vs San Antonio Spurs | December 27, 2022
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
OKC Thunder Wins 130-114 Over San Antonio Spurs | Game Highlights | December 27, 2022
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