MARCH 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 10-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Thunder Top Magic Behind Mann's Big Night The Thunder had an all-around strong offensive night en route to a blowout win over the Magic.
Bounces back in Wednesday's win Roby totaled 21 points (5-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks during Wednesday's 118-102 win over Orlando.
Impact Coming off a zero-point performance against the Celtics on Monday, Roby bounced back superbly and posted a great overall outing in 33 minutes. His 21 points were tied for second on the Thunder, and his fine game off the glass marked a third straight contest with at least seven rebounds. Roby is averaging 10.7 points and 8.0 rebounds across his past three appearances.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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
Out Wednesday Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Magic, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and nine assists over 37 minutes during Monday's loss to the Celtics, but a sore right ankle will keep him sidelined for Wednesday's matchup with Orlando. In his absence, Aleksej Pokusevski and Lindy Waters could see additional run against the Magic.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Wednesday Sarr (illness) is available Wednesday against the Magic, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Sarr sat out Monday's game against the Celtics due to an illness but is good to go Wednesday. Over the past 12 games, he's averaged 5.2 points and 3.9 rebounds in 17.9 minutes while sharing center duties with Isaiah Roby.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Gameday: Draft Positioning on the Line Against Magic The Thunder and Magic each have 20 wins, meaning this matchup has huge lottery implications.
MARCH 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Oklahoma City faces Orlando, looks to halt 10-game skid
Oklahoma City aims to break its 10-game skid when the Oklahoma City Thunder take on OrlandoMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still out Wednesday Williams (knee) remains out Wednesday against Orlando.
Impact Williams hasn't played since Feb. 14, and there's been no indication that his return is imminent. He can continue to be ignored in most fantasy leagues.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Wednesday Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander sat out Sunday against the Magic due to the issue but returned to post 31 points and nine dimes against the Celtics one day later. If he sits out Wednesday, Aleksej Pokusevski could shift into the starting five again as Tre Mann and Aaron Wiggins occupy the backcourt.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Favors (back) remains out Wednesday against Orlando.
Impact Favors hasn't played in upwards of a month, and at this point, it's fair to wonder if he'll return to the court before the end of the season.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Wednesday Sarr (illness) is listed as questionable Wednesday against Orlando.
Impact An illness kept Sarr out of Monday's blowout loss to Boston and enabled Isaiah Roby to see increased minutes. The two have traded off the primary center role of late, so if Sarr misses another game, Roby would likely be in line for his third consecutive start.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Tre Mann Makes NBA History Tre Mann becomes the second Thunder rookie this season to brake an NBA record.
MARCH 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Top Performers: Tre Mann Makes History, Pokusevski Permeates in Loss Tre Mann etched himself into the NBA record books Monday evening.
MARCH 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Celtics pull into tie for No. 2 seed in East after Monday's win over Thunder The Celtics pulled into a virtual tie for the No. 2 seed in the East after their 4-0 road trip.
MARCH 22, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Notches double-double in loss Bazley closed Monday's 132-123 loss to Boston with 22 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.
Impact Bazley was questionable heading into the contest due to a non-COVID illness, but he was able to play against the Celtics and finished as OKC's leading rebounder. The third-year forward added an efficient 22 points to register his second double-double of March. Though he is shooting just 42.5 percent on the season, Bazley has been much better this month, posting a 52.7 percent field-goal rate over 11 contests.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up career-high 35 points Mann finished with 35 points (13-21 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 132-123 loss to Boston.
Impact Mann's point total was not only his highest as a pro, it established a Thunder franchise rookie record. The University of Florida product also knocked down a career-best seven three-pointers and added to his impressive stat line with seven boards and four dimes. Mann saw limited action at the start of the season, but he has been solid in the second half of the campaign, registering double-digit points in 11 of 13 contests since the All-Star break.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Excellent in return Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 31 points (13-23 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and nine assists across 37 minutes during Monday's 132-123 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander missed the Thunder's previous game with an ankle injury, but he looked great against the Celtics on Monday. The star point guard led the team with nine assists and finished as the second-leading scorer behind Tre Mann (35 points). Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30-plus points in 10 of his past 13 games and is averaging a career-best 24.5 points per game on the season.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mann breaks record, Thunder losing streak reaches 10 in loss to Celtics Oklahoma City’s losing streak reaches 10 despite a strong fourth quarter and Tre Mann posting a career high.
MARCH 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Highlights ' Tre Mann ROOKIE RECORD 35 POINTS vs Celtics 03/21/2022
MARCH 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tatum scores 36, Celtics roll past Oklahoma City 132-123
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-123MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared to play Bazley (illness) will play Monday night against the Celtics, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact According to Martinez, Bazley was tested earlier in the day for flu-like symptoms, but the results came back negative and he has since been given the green light. He's averaging 19.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last seven contests.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday Bazley is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to flu-like symptoms, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Bazley was originally absent from Monday's injury report, but the flu-like symptoms now have his availability up in the air. The Thunder could be significantly shorthanded in the frontcourt if Bazley can't play since Olivier Sarr (illness) was already ruled out.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as out Monday Sarr (illness) is listed as out Monday against Boston.
Impact Sarr was not included on any injury reports throughout the day, but he popped up on the latest list with a non-COVID illness. With several other regulars sidelined, the tanking Thunder will once again play lineup roulette Monday night. Isaiah Roby is the most likely option to replace Sarr at center.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Schedule: Pivotal Matchup Highlights OKC's Three-Game Week The Thunder are losers of nine straight games, a streak that may not be broken this week.
MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Will play Monday Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander missed Sunday's matchup with the Magic due to the lingering ankle issue, but he'll return to the court Monday versus Boston. Prior to the absence, the 23-year-old averaged 26.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks over his past five games.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
